Just because your claim was denied doesn't mean that your veterans’ benefits claim isn't justified. There can be many reasons why your veterans' benefits claim was denied - and not all of them are valid.

Here are some of the common reasons we have seen for denial of veterans’ benefits:

• The veteran did not submit enough supporting documentation and proof about their disability in their VA claim

• You missed filing deadlines or exam appointments

• The wrong forms were filled out

• Your condition was determined to be pre-existing

• You trusted the VA and handled the case yourself, without contacting a veterans’ lawyer or other advocate for guidance

The VA is a bureaucracy, and not easy to navigate if you are not experienced with government agencies and the legal system. We are a Veteran-owned law firm and understand the benefits you are entitled to for military service. We fight for the disability benefits you are entitled to because, for us, military service is personal.

Yes. The VA denies a large percentage of all benefits claims - and statistics show the highest percentage of cases allowed at the Board of Veterans Appeals are veterans with Attorney representation. When you are disabled and in need of need financial relief and medical care, it is important that you receive ALL the benefits you earned.

If your benefits claim to the Veterans Administration was denied, you need experienced, trustworthy legal representation to fight for your rights to overturn an adverse VA decision and approve your claim.

According to the VA’s 2020 report, almost 40% of all VA disability claims are denied:

VA Disability Appeals Approved at the BVA

• 40.9% approved with an attorney

• 33.0% approved with VFW representative

• 31.7% approved with DAV representative

• 31.8% approved with AMVETS representative

• 26.2% approved with no representative

VA Disability Appeals Denied at the BVA

• 14.8% denied with an attorney

• 21.8% denied with VFW representative

• 20.9% denied with DAV representative

• 19.0% denied with AMVETS representative

• 29.2% denied with no representative

No, TheVAClaimsLawyer.com can represent veterans in all 50 states and in Puerto Rico who want to appeal or challenge a benefits claim denial. We represent veterans across the country who have been denied the benefits they have earned by serving in the United States Military.

The VA Claims Lawyer LLC is a law firm committed to assisting service members and their families gain access to the benefits they deserve. The firm was founded by veteran and vet’s lawyer Al Giordano, who has walked a lifelong path as a military dependent, US Marine, a disabled veteran, and a veteran’s advocate. As a veteran’s lawyer, Al exclusively handles cases involving veterans’ benefits claims that were denied.

Our promise to you is: No fee unless you win. At The VA Claims Lawyer, we fight for your rights and the benefits you earned serving our country. We will give you a free case review, and you will not pay us a deposit or a retainer if we accept your case. We don't get paid unless you get paid.

Our agreement states that after we win your case, you will pay us a contingency fee which is based on a percentage of the retroactive benefits we assisted in obtaining.

Dealing with the Veterans Administration is difficult and challenging, as you already know. As an experienced veterans lawyer and veteran, I know first hand this will not be a fast process. Each state and territory has its own veterans disability claims office and its own timelines and caseload. A fast settlement with the VA will be 6-24 months, and sadly some cases take much longer.

We will do everything we can to expedite your case to bring it to a successful outcome and keep you informed every step of the way. We have years of experience in handling veterans’ claims and will put our knowledge to work for you.

The simple answer is no, you do not need a lawyer to file for VA benefits. However, the reality is 30% or more of all benefits claims are denied every year, and hiring a veteran’s lawyer provides you with the knowledge to help get your claim to be approved. And, if your claim was already denied, you need a knowledgeable vet’s lawyer to appeal and fight for your rights.

Filing a claim or an appeal takes a lot of time and a strong understanding of how the VA and the government work. We encourage you to talk to an experienced veteran’s lawyer who can explain your rights and the best way for you to get the benefits you deserve.

If your veterans' benefits claim was denied in error and you successfully appeal, you are entitled to retroactive back pay. You are eligible for back pay from the first day of the month following your “effective date” for benefits. The Veterans Administration calculates VA disability back pay as largely based on your application or approval date with some exceptions. If your claim is denied and you file an appeal, you can generally receive back pay if the VA approves your claim.

Request your free claims review from The VA Claims Lawyer here.

VA Claims Lawyer Al Giordano works closely with military veterans and their claims with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs — especially if they've been denied.

Al says,
“Questions are free. We can't turn back the clock, but it's never too late to get people the help they need."