In order to receive disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, you’ll need to apply for them on your own. Even if you don’t think that you’ll be able to string together the right kinds of information, and enough of it, you’ll have more than one chance to appeal VA disability claim denial you received from the VA.
It’s Time to File a NOD
In the world of Veterans Affairs, you’ll have to file what’s known as a NOD to appeal any denials you receive on your applications. NOD is short for notice of disagreement, by the way. It’s nice to know that you’ll have an entire year to file a NOD with the VA from the date on which the VA’s written decision was sent to you. Even though you can wait around for a while, don’t bother doing so. Send out your appeal as soon as you possibly can.
Always Provide More Evidence When Appealing
There’s a reason that Veterans Affairs turned your claim down. Instead of sending in the same information you provided the first time around, add more evidence in your appeals of the VA’s decisions. Evidence from medical experts, independent physicians, mental health professionals, and statements from buddies as well as experts in your profession or vocation are all good documents to submit.
Don’t Send All Your Medical Records
Only send what’s relevant to your application. If you’re seeking disability because you have severe PTSD, only include evidence directly related to PTSD, for example. In your appeal VA disability claim efforts, ask for assistance from someone who’s been through the appeal process plenty of times to improve your chances of getting what you deserve.
We’re Jackson & MacNichol Law Offices of South Portland. Contact us today to get started with your appeal VA disability claim.
