Veterans’ Disability
Myrtle Beach Attorneys for Veterans’ Rights
The Mike Kelly Law Group considers it an honor to help defend veterans’ rights. Our firm provides legal counsel for veterans struggling to collect on their disability claims.
Please contact any of our South Carolina office locations for a free consultation on your veterans’ disability benefit claim:
Qualifying for Veteran Compensation and Pensions
Veterans who can prove they were injured during military service can be eligible for compensation and pensions.
The two are different, each with specific eligibility requirements. Securing either is a process that can be benefited by professional attorneys.
Compensation is by far the most common claim and is not based on financial need. A successful compensation claim must prove three things:
- Current diagnosed disability
- Evidence of disease, injury, or debilitating event occurred while serving in the military
- Proof that the disease, injury, debilitating event causes current disability
Pension eligibly, on the other hand, is need based and can depend on the veteran’s current financial situation. To qualify for a pension, veterans must prove three different facts:
- Total and permanent disability
- Military service during a “time of war”
- Income below specified limits
Veterans often discover that it can be difficult to prove the correlation between their current disability and the damages incurred during their military service. Our legal counsel will help you secure the resources to prove that connection.
Recent Amendment Allows Veterans to Retain Legal Counsel
A recent amendment to the law passed on June 20, 2007, allows veterans to retain legal counsel much earlier than previously permitted. This is advantageous to the veteran and can help to expedite the claims process.
Veterans often quickly discover the legal complexities of their claims process. The laws that govern benefit compensation can be difficult to understand. The lengthy administrative process is confusing and bureaucratic.
Our experienced attorneys bring several benefits to your veterans disability claim:
- Providing a detailed understanding of the laws involved
- Securing medical testimony and evidence
- Corresponding with necessary offices and individuals
- Documenting vital claim information
- Adhering to the necessary administrative procedures
Our firm is grateful for the service of United States war veterans. We treat veterans with the highest respect and are devoted to helping them attain the benefits they are entitled.
