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VA Disability Ratings & Appeals are at the core of a veteran’s access to financial stability, medical care, and long-term benefits. A veteran’s disability rating determines monthly compensation, eligibility for critical programs, and recognition of how service-connected conditions impact daily life. Unfortunately, the VA often underrates conditions, denies claims without proper justification, or overlooks key evidence—including medical records, functional limitations, and the combined effects of multiple disabilities.
Many veterans must navigate the appeals process to correct errors in their initial decision. This may involve filing a Higher-Level Review, submitting a Supplemental Claim with new evidence, or appealing directly to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA). Each path requires different strategies, deadlines, and evidentiary standards. Conditions such as PTSD, TBI, chronic pain, orthopedic injuries, migraines, respiratory issues, and gastrointestinal disorders are frequently underrated or denied entirely, despite clear impacts on a veteran’s daily functioning and employability.
Krause Law helps veterans challenge unfair rating decisions, strengthen medical evidence, and pursue the highest disability rating supported by law. Whether you need assistance increasing a rating, service-connecting a condition, or appealing a denial, our firm is committed to ensuring your service and sacrifice are fully recognized through the benefits you earned.
Waiting to hear back from a VA appeal after your claim was denied can be excruciating. You may wonder how long the VA normally takes to respond to appeals. While the answer can vary wildly depending on several factors about your case, the typical appeal process takes between six and eighteen months depending on what […]
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What Disability Benefits Are US Veterans Entitled to? To qualify for veterans disability benefits, you must have a service-related disability and an “other than dishonorable” discharge. If these requirements are met, you may qualify for the following benefits: How is My Disability Percentage Determined? When you apply for veterans disability benefits, the VA will use
Do I Have to Be Disabled to Get Benefits? Disability benefits are just one kind of benefit available to US veterans. There are many other benefits you may be entitled to even if you are not disabled by service-related injuries. Veterans without a service-related disability may still qualify for these benefits: Many veterans make the
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As a veteran suffering from a service-related injury or illness, you already have a lot to handle. You should devote your time to healing and recovering, not spend your days stressed over the legal minutiae of fighting the VA to get your full disability benefits. Our legal team knows that your time is valuable, and
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Veterans who have been discharged from service or who will be discharged within the next 90-180 days may apply for VA disability. These funds are available for individuals whose disabilities meet the guidelines regarding severity and how the injury occurred. Proving that the injury happened because of military service can be complicated, so getting the
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common diagnosis among veterans who have lived through or witnessed traumatic events. This condition can be debilitating and may qualify you for benefits through the VA disability program. If your diagnosis is considered a permanent rating, you may be able to receive monthly financial aid that will help provide
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