Category Archives: Other Claim Development
Strengthening a Claim for Secondary Condition Benefits
Many of our clients submit VA disability benefit claims for secondary service-connected disabilities. It is critical not to overlook these claims. Under federal regulations, a service member may seek compensation if their service-connected disability ends up causing a secondary condition or makes one worse. Contact Empowerment Legal so we can review all your medical… Read More »
How to Establish Functional Limitations with a Veterans’ Benefits Claim
Many veterans struggle with daily activities, including bathing and cooking, while even more veterans have difficulty handling finances or housekeeping. To receive disability benefits, a veteran must do more than prove they have a physical impairment. They also need to show how their condition negatively impacts their life. Contact Empowerment Legal, PLLC, for assistance… Read More »
Establishing a Link Between Your Disability and Your Military Service
Veterans hoping to receive disability benefits must establish a connection between their military service and their disability. Although this “nexus” is presumed in a few situations, most veterans must come forward with evidence to establish this critical link. At Empowerment Legal, PLLC, we excel at developing claims so that our clients can receive the… Read More »
How Lay Opinion Letters Can Develop a VA Disability Claim
Lay opinion letters are statements from non-experts who have useful evidence for a VA disability claim. They are usually written by friends, family, or co-workers who have first-hand observations of the servicemember who filed for disability benefits. Lay opinion letters are often critical in a VA disability case. Anyone seeking benefits must connect their… Read More »