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Tupelo, MS Veterans Benefits Lawyer

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When you’re a veteran, you’re entitled to certain benefits. When you’re a disabled veteran, those benefits aren’t just a nicety — they’re a necessity.

However, getting the benefits you’re entitled to is not as easy as it should be. If you’re one of the many veterans who have filed for your veterans disability benefits and had your claim delayed again and again, and then denied, you know this is true.

What you need is an experienced veterans benefits lawyer from Derek L. Hall, PC, to file your initial claim and appeals. Call us today for a free, fully confidential consultation where you can learn how we can help you get your benefits.

What Are VA Disability Benefits?

VA disability benefits are monthly, tax-free payments to veterans who have a service-connected disability.

A service-connected disability is any injury, illness, or condition the veteran acquired due to their military service or a pre-existing condition that was made worse by their service. Covered conditions include mental health and physical conditions. Surviving dependents may qualify for some benefits if the veteran passes away.

Core veterans’ benefits include the following:
Monthly tax-free disability compensation
Healthcare through the VA
Vocational rehabilitation
Education and training
Home loans
Employment assistance
Life insurance

Who Qualifies for Veterans Disability Benefits in Mississippi?

Veterans are eligible for veterans’ disability benefits if they meet the following qualifications:
They were on active duty, in the reserves or the National Guard.
They received an honorable discharge.
They have a medical condition linked to their military service.
Some of the most common qualifying conditions for veterans’ disability benefits include the following:
PTSD
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
Chronic pain/musculoskeletal injuries
Agent Orange/burn pit exposure
Severe hearing loss
Breathing problems from a current lung disease or condition
Cancers caused by contact with toxic chemicals
Mental or physical conditions related to military sexual trauma
When you need help obtaining the benefits your service entitles you to, you need a veterans disability benefits lawyer from Derek L. Hall, PC’s Tupelo, Mississippi office. Contact us today for your free, no-obligation case review.
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Understanding VA Disability Ratings and Compensation

Before they will provide disability benefits, the VA will assign a disability rating. The ratings are assigned in increments of 10 percent, ranging from 0 percent to 100 percent. A 0 percent rating means the VA doesn’t consider the service-connected condition to be severe enough to warrant compensation. A 100 percent rating allows the veteran to obtain the maximum disability compensation available.

Veterans with multiple disabilities are subject to the VA’s “whole person theory,” in which they calculate a combined disability rating. The ratings aren’t just added together. The VA assesses how each disability affects the veteran’s overall functioning and health.

Compensation rates are based on the assigned disability rating and the veteran’s dependent status.

Additional Benefits Mississippi Veterans May Receive

Additional federal benefits Mississippi veterans can receive include:
Your Tupelo experienced veterans’ claims lawyers will know how to help you access all the benefits you’re entitled to.
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Why VA Claims Are Denied (and How to Appeal)

VA disability claims are most often denied for the following reasons:
Missed deadlines
Incomplete or inaccurate forms
Lack of medical evidence
No clear connection between disability and service
The VA appeal lawyers at Derek L. Hall, PC, can help you file an appeal for your denied claim. The appeals process includes the following steps:
Higher-Level Review (HLR) – A senior VA reviewer examines the original evidence.
Supplemental Claim – You can submit new evidence to improve the outcome.
Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA) initiated by a Notice of Disagreement (NOD)
Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC)

Mississippi State Benefits for Veterans

In addition to the VA benefits available from the federal government, you may be entitled to benefits that Mississippi provides to resident veterans. Those benefits can include the following:
Property tax exemptions
Housing assistance
Roots in our community
Educational assistance
Veteran transportation
In Tupelo, the VA Clinic is located at 1114 Commonwealth Blvd, if you require medical treatment. You can also visit the Veterans of Foreign Wars office at 1748 Mitchell Road in Tupelo.

How a Tupelo Veterans Benefits Lawyer Can Help

When it’s time to pursue your disability income, you need a Mississippi lawyer for veterans benefits like those at Derek L. Hall, PC. When you work with our law firm, you’ll get the benefit of our 30+ years of experience in handling this type of case. We’ll take all the stress of pursuing the disability benefits you need off your shoulders. When you hire us, we can do the following:
Gather evidence to support your claim
File your claim on your behalf
Review the denial
Gather additional documentation for a Supplemental Claim
Handle any appeals
Represent you in any hearings
Fight for the benefits you deserve

Get Help from a Tupelo Veterans Benefits Lawyer Today

When you need veterans’ disability benefits in Mississippi, you shouldn’t leave anything to chance. You can file your claim yourself, but you shouldn’t. Our experienced lawyers can ensure all forms are completed correctly and gather all required medical evidence to demonstrate the extent of your disability.

We’ve obtained millions of dollars in settlements, awards, and benefits for our clients to date, and we’re prepared to apply the same skills that delivered those results to your claim. Here’s what our client, Zenoria, had to say about working with us:

“Derek and his team were a pleasure to work with. They helped me get my disability approved after I had initially been denied. They were very understanding and patient. They worked diligently and didn’t leave a stone unturned. I’m forever grateful. THANKS HEAVY HITTER!!!”

Whether you’ve already filed for your disability benefits and been denied, or if this is your first time applying for those benefits, our Mississippi disability lawyers for veterans are ready to help you. You served your country. Now it’s our turn to serve you. Call our office or contact us online today for a free, fully confidential consultation with a lawyer who will fight for your benefits.

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