VA Disability Benefits

If you are a veteran with a service-connected disability, you may be eligible for VA disability benefits. Applying for VA service-connected disability benefits in Michigan is much easier when a competent attorney helps you navigate the bureaucratic maze of a VA claim.

Call Bassett Murray Law Group and receive fast and efficient legal support for VA service-connected disability claims in Ann Arbor, MI.

Benefits Available for Disabled Veterans

If you sustained an injury while you were in the military, even if you were on leave or engaged in recreational activity, you could be eligible for service-connected disability compensation.  You do not have to be totally disabled to qualify.  For instance, hearing loss sustained while in the military is a 10% disability rating.  If you are given a disability rating, you will receive tax-free monthly VA disability compensation. The amount of compensation will depend on your disability rating and the number of eligible dependents.

Apart from compensation payouts, disabled veterans in Michigan may qualify for several other benefits, such as:

• Property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans
• Free vehicle registration for veterans with permanent total disability
• Emergency financial assistance
• State employment preference
• Tuition grants for children of veterans
• Free nursing home care if over 70% disabled

The Process of Applying for Disability Benefits

You can apply for VA service-connected disability benefits while on active duty through a pre-discharge program or via the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs after being discharged for other than dishonorable conduct.

To qualify for VA service-connected disability benefits, you must provide:

• Evidence of your disability, supported by reliable medical records
• Proof of an event or injury that occurred during your service
• A reasonable link between your current condition and the injury or trauma you sustained during service to establish your disability as service-related

How a VA Benefits Attorney Can Help With Your Application

Do you need a lawyer to process your claim for service-connected disability compensation? While you can handle your initial claim or request a VSO to assist you, applying for VA service-connected disability benefits in Michigan gets complicated. Many veterans run into frustrating denials or receive a VA disability rating that doesn’t reflect the severity of their condition. You may need to appeal a decision that does not appear correct.  Working with an experienced attorney can help protect your rights in these situations.

If you need to dispute the decision you received on your VA claim, an experienced VA benefits attorney can do the following:

• Make the VA claim/appeal process quicker and simpler
• Add new, convincing evidence to support your claim, like a report by an independent medical examiner
• Take care of all filing requirements and deadlines
• Fight for your rights and provide an efficient strategy to challenge a VA decision
• Represent you during the hearing with the Board of Veterans’ Appeals and, if necessary, escalate your case to the U.S. Court of Appeals

When looking for a VA benefits attorney, choose an experienced, VA-accredited lawyer with a solid track record of handling VA claims and appeals in Michigan.

Bassett Murray Law Group: Advocating for the Interests of Veterans and Their Families in Ann Arbor, MI

Are you a veteran with a service-connected disability? Are you facing a challenging situation like a denied VA claim or a low disability rating? Bassett Murray Law Group will advocate for your rights and simplify the VA claim or appeal process when applying for VA service-connected disability benefits in Michigan.

Call 734-930-9200 today or schedule an appointment online to consult a VA benefits lawyer in Ann Arbor, MI.