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Veterans Disability Lawsuits - Why You Need a Lawyer Who is Accredited to Handle Veterans Disability Lawsuits
Attorneys who exploit veterans with disabilities to make profits often make use of their benefits. This is why you should hire an attorney that is certified to manage VA claims.
A Connecticut veteran who suffered from schizophrenia post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mental health issues related to a fatal aircraft carrier crash has won an important victory. However, it comes with a substantial cost.
Class Action Settlement
According to a lawsuit filed on Monday the Department of Veterans Affairs discriminates against Black veterans by refusing their disability claims at a rate that is significantly higher than white veterans. Conley Monk is 74 years old and a Marine Corps veteran who served during the Vietnam War, is the plaintiff in the lawsuit. According to records obtained by Monk as well as the Yale Law School Veterans Legal Services Clinic and Monk claims that the VA denied his disability claim at a higher rate than white veterans in the last three decades.
Monk, who is an a retired psychiatric nurse says that discrimination from the VA has caused him and other black veterans to be affected in ways that have impacted their health, home or work and education. Monk wants the VA to reimburse him for benefits he has been deprived of and to amend its policies regarding race discharge status, discharge status and denial rates.
In the past year, Monk and the Veterans Legal Services Clinic obtained 20 years of VA disability compensation claim data through Freedom of Information Act requests which they filed on behalf of the National Veterans Council for Legal Redress and the Black veterans disability lawsuit Project. The data revealed that Black veterans were statistically less likely to be granted a disability claim than white veterans between 2001 and 2020. The average denial rate for veterans of color was 6.3 percent higher than white veterans.
Discrimination due to PTSD
According to a lawsuit filed on Monday the Veterans Affairs Department denies disability benefits to Black veterans. The lawsuit is brought by an ex- Marine Corps vet who was denied housing and education as well as other benefits despite having been diagnosed with PTSD. The suit cites evidence that VA officials have historically disproportionately denied claims from Black veterans.
Conley Monk served in the Marines as an unpaid volunteer during the Vietnam War. He drove a bullet-ridden transport vehicle, as well as assisted in the movement of troops and equipment into combat zones. He was later involved in two fights with fellow Marines that he blamed on his PTSD and was awarded an unworthy military discharge in 1971. The "bad paper" hindered him from receiving the home loan, tuition assistance and other benefits.
He sued the military to reverse the discharge and was awarded a full range of benefits in 2015 and 2020. He claims that the VA is liable for past denials of disability benefits. The suit claims that he also suffered emotional trauma by reliving his most painful experiences on each application for benefits.
The lawsuit is seeking monetary damages and asks the court to orally order the VA to look into the systemic PTSD bias. This is the latest initiative by groups like the ACLU and Service Women's Action Network to demand the VA to address discrimination that has been in place for years against survivors of sexual assault.
Alimony Discrimination
Those who served in uniform or accompanied them, ought to be aware of the truth about the benefits for veterans with disabilities and their impact on divorce-related money issues. One of the most common misconceptions is that state courts can take away veterans' VA compensation to pay for child support and alimony. It's not true. Congress carefully crafted the law that is found in Title 38, U.S. Code to shield veterans' compensation from claims of creditors and family members except for alimony or child support.
Conley Monk, a devoted volunteer for his country, spent two years in Vietnam driving bulletproof transport vehicles and moving equipment and troops out of combat zones. He was awarded several medals for his service, however he was later issued a less-than-honorable discharge after getting into two fights that were caused by undiagnosed PTSD. It was a long and difficult road to convince the VA to accept disability compensation.
He was denied benefits at a much higher rate than white peers. This discrimination against blacks was widespread and pervasive, according to the lawsuit brought on behalf of him by the National Veterans Council for Legal Redress and the Veterans Legal Services Clinic at Yale Law School. It alleges that the VA knew about and failed to take action to end decades of discrimination against Black veterans. It seeks justice for Monk and similar veterans.
Appeals
The VA's Board of Veterans Appeals reviews claims for benefits when a person disagrees with a decision the agency has made. It is important to appeal a decision as fast as you can. A veteran disability lawyer can ensure that your appeal meets all requirements and is granted an equitable hearing.
A licensed lawyer can examine the evidence used to support your claim, and when necessary, submit additional and more convincing evidence. A lawyer who knows the VA's issues can be more understanding of your circumstances. This can be an invaluable advantage in the appeals process.
A veteran's claim for disability is usually rejected because the agency could not accurately describe their condition. A lawyer who is experienced can ensure that your condition is properly classified and rated correctly, allowing you to receive the benefits that you deserve. A qualified attorney will be able work with medical professionals to provide additional evidence of your situation. A medical professional is one example. They may be able show that your pain is due to your service-related injury and that it is in a way limiting. They may also be able assist you in getting the medical records required to support your claim.
Attorneys who exploit veterans with disabilities to make profits often make use of their benefits. This is why you should hire an attorney that is certified to manage VA claims.
A Connecticut veteran who suffered from schizophrenia post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mental health issues related to a fatal aircraft carrier crash has won an important victory. However, it comes with a substantial cost.
Class Action Settlement
According to a lawsuit filed on Monday the Department of Veterans Affairs discriminates against Black veterans by refusing their disability claims at a rate that is significantly higher than white veterans. Conley Monk is 74 years old and a Marine Corps veteran who served during the Vietnam War, is the plaintiff in the lawsuit. According to records obtained by Monk as well as the Yale Law School Veterans Legal Services Clinic and Monk claims that the VA denied his disability claim at a higher rate than white veterans in the last three decades.
Monk, who is an a retired psychiatric nurse says that discrimination from the VA has caused him and other black veterans to be affected in ways that have impacted their health, home or work and education. Monk wants the VA to reimburse him for benefits he has been deprived of and to amend its policies regarding race discharge status, discharge status and denial rates.
In the past year, Monk and the Veterans Legal Services Clinic obtained 20 years of VA disability compensation claim data through Freedom of Information Act requests which they filed on behalf of the National Veterans Council for Legal Redress and the Black veterans disability lawsuit Project. The data revealed that Black veterans were statistically less likely to be granted a disability claim than white veterans between 2001 and 2020. The average denial rate for veterans of color was 6.3 percent higher than white veterans.
Discrimination due to PTSD
According to a lawsuit filed on Monday the Veterans Affairs Department denies disability benefits to Black veterans. The lawsuit is brought by an ex- Marine Corps vet who was denied housing and education as well as other benefits despite having been diagnosed with PTSD. The suit cites evidence that VA officials have historically disproportionately denied claims from Black veterans.
Conley Monk served in the Marines as an unpaid volunteer during the Vietnam War. He drove a bullet-ridden transport vehicle, as well as assisted in the movement of troops and equipment into combat zones. He was later involved in two fights with fellow Marines that he blamed on his PTSD and was awarded an unworthy military discharge in 1971. The "bad paper" hindered him from receiving the home loan, tuition assistance and other benefits.
He sued the military to reverse the discharge and was awarded a full range of benefits in 2015 and 2020. He claims that the VA is liable for past denials of disability benefits. The suit claims that he also suffered emotional trauma by reliving his most painful experiences on each application for benefits.
The lawsuit is seeking monetary damages and asks the court to orally order the VA to look into the systemic PTSD bias. This is the latest initiative by groups like the ACLU and Service Women's Action Network to demand the VA to address discrimination that has been in place for years against survivors of sexual assault.
Alimony Discrimination
Those who served in uniform or accompanied them, ought to be aware of the truth about the benefits for veterans with disabilities and their impact on divorce-related money issues. One of the most common misconceptions is that state courts can take away veterans' VA compensation to pay for child support and alimony. It's not true. Congress carefully crafted the law that is found in Title 38, U.S. Code to shield veterans' compensation from claims of creditors and family members except for alimony or child support.
Conley Monk, a devoted volunteer for his country, spent two years in Vietnam driving bulletproof transport vehicles and moving equipment and troops out of combat zones. He was awarded several medals for his service, however he was later issued a less-than-honorable discharge after getting into two fights that were caused by undiagnosed PTSD. It was a long and difficult road to convince the VA to accept disability compensation.
He was denied benefits at a much higher rate than white peers. This discrimination against blacks was widespread and pervasive, according to the lawsuit brought on behalf of him by the National Veterans Council for Legal Redress and the Veterans Legal Services Clinic at Yale Law School. It alleges that the VA knew about and failed to take action to end decades of discrimination against Black veterans. It seeks justice for Monk and similar veterans.
Appeals
The VA's Board of Veterans Appeals reviews claims for benefits when a person disagrees with a decision the agency has made. It is important to appeal a decision as fast as you can. A veteran disability lawyer can ensure that your appeal meets all requirements and is granted an equitable hearing.
A licensed lawyer can examine the evidence used to support your claim, and when necessary, submit additional and more convincing evidence. A lawyer who knows the VA's issues can be more understanding of your circumstances. This can be an invaluable advantage in the appeals process.
A veteran's claim for disability is usually rejected because the agency could not accurately describe their condition. A lawyer who is experienced can ensure that your condition is properly classified and rated correctly, allowing you to receive the benefits that you deserve. A qualified attorney will be able work with medical professionals to provide additional evidence of your situation. A medical professional is one example. They may be able show that your pain is due to your service-related injury and that it is in a way limiting. They may also be able assist you in getting the medical records required to support your claim.
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