Veterans' Disability Benefits Attorney in Nebraska
Handling Cases Involving Veterans' Affairs (VA) Disability Claims
After an initial application for veterans' disability benefits has been denied, an individual may be left wondering what his or her options are, and if they have any. It is important to note that you have the right to appeal the denial of your VA disability claim.
At the law firm of Timothy J. Cuddigan in Omaha, our office provides clients with tailored and aggressive representation in VA disability claim appeals. We focus our practice on handling a wide variety of Social Security Disability cases, including veterans' disability claims. After an initial application has been denied, we can step in, review your case and pursue an appeal to get you the benefits you require and deserve.
Has Your Veterans Claim Been Denied? Call (402) 397-2000 or (888) 742-9114 for Experienced Help.
Once your initial application has been submitted to your local regional VA office, the application will be reviewed and a decision will be made. You will receive this, officially called a "Ratings Decision." If this Ratings Decision does not meet your satisfaction, you are able to file an official Notice of Disagreement with the same office. You have only one year to file this notice of disagreement, so it is essential to take action as soon as possible after receiving your Ratings Decision.
From this point, a number of things happen, including:
- Request for a personal hearing and case review by a Decision Review Officer at the local VA office
- Submitting an appeal to the Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA)
- Receipt of decision from the Board of Veterans' Appeals
Further Appeal
After this entire process, if you are still dissatisfied with the decisions that have been made regarding your VA disability claim, a final appeal may be made to the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans' Claims. This appeal must be filed within 120 after a decision from the Board of Veterans' Appeals.
Contact Us
To further discuss the veterans' disability appeals process or your VA disability claim, contact us for a free initial evaluation. We are available for evening and weekend appointments and can travel to your home if you are unable to visit our offices. We are located near the Social Security district office in the Old Mill area in Omaha, right off of Dodge Street. To get in touch with our firm, call (402) 397-2000 or (888) 742-9114.
