See the current VA disability application and appeal timeline here.
Exactly how long does a VA disability compensation claim take?
This is the answer you didn’t want to read: it depends. Some VA disability compensation claims are finalized in a matter of months. Other VA disability compensation claims can take years.
You will have to submit your VA disability compensation application to your local VA Regional Office (VARO). Each VARO has different waiting times. Some VAROs are much faster than others. Some claims are more complicated than others. VA disability compensation claims that are clearly service-connected sometimes are processed quicker.
How can I speed up my VA disability compensation claim?
You should submit every single mental condition and physical condition that you may have when applying. Some of your medical conditions may be secondary-service-connected to your injuries. You will also want to submit medical documentation of your service-connected injury for VA disability compensation claims.
We highly suggest you contact a VA disability compensation lawyer for help with your application, appeal, low rating, or denial. VA disability compensation law is extremely complex. There are thousands of federal regulations that VA disability compensation law must follow. For a free legal consultation on VA disability compensation claims, fill out the online contact form or call toll-free (866) 232-5777.
How much can I receive monthly from a VA disability compensation claim?
Many veterans are receiving over $2,900 monthly from VA disability compensation claims. There are also benefits available for veterans with dependent children and parents. Some veterans are missing years of VA disability compensation benefits and didn’t even know it. You could have years of backpay owed to you.
What mental and physical conditions are eligible for VA disability compensation?
As a general rule, all service-connected disabilities are eligible for VA disability compensation. There are lots of mental and physical impairments that are eligible for VA disability compensation. Remember, if your impairment is related to your military service it may be considered service-connected. Some of the most common impairments veterans are receiving money for is:
- Agent Orange Exposure
- Dental Problems
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Fibromyalgia
- Gulf War Syndrome
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Military Sexual Trauma (MST)
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Schizophrenia
- Sleep Apnea
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Talk to our veterans benefits lawyers about your VA disability compensation claim for free.
Woods & Woods VA compensation claim lawyers fight for veterans across this great country. Our firm was founded in 1985 to fight for injured people. Our VA certified disability attorneys never charge a penny unless we win your VA disability compensation claim. When we do win, our fee is a percentage of your backpay and case expenses. If you lose your VA disability compensation claim, you don’t owe us a penny. That’s why thousands of clients have trusted Woods & Woods VA disability compensation claim lawyers. For a free legal consultation on VA disability compensation claims, fill out the online contact form or call toll-free (866) 232-5777.