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  • Physical Disabilities and Impairments, Psychiatric and Mental Disorders, Bipolar, PTSD, Deafness, Blindness, HIV/Aids, Cancer, Epilepsy, Schizophrenia, Depression, Mental Retardation, Cerebral palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Diabetes, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Herniated Disk, Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Arthritis, Stroke, Seizures, Hepatitis, Heart and Lung disease, Meniere's Disease, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, L.B.S., Myasthenia Gravis, Severe Headaches and Sleep Disorders, Amputation, Vocational Disabilities, MRSA who have wrongfully been denied their benefits.
Home :: FAQ :: Veterans Disability Benefits

What if I am denied my benefits; Can I get someone to help me with my appeal to the Board?

Yes.  You can have a veterans’ service organization representative,, an attorney-at-law, or an “agent” help you with your appeal.  But you are not required to have someone represent you.  It is your choice.  We believe it is best to have independent representation.

Representatives who work for accredited veterans’ service organizations know how to prepare and present claims and will represent you.  You can find a listing of these organizations on the Internet at: www.va.gov/vso. There is some controversy involving these representatives, as many may be afraid to lose part of their benefits, if they are too zealous a representative on your behalf.

A private attorney or an "agent" can also represent you.  If applicable, your local bar association may be able to refer you to an attorney with experience in veterans’ law.  VA only recognizes attorneys who are licensed to practice in the United States or in one of its territories or possessions.  An agent is a person who is not a lawyer, but who VA recognizes as being knowledgeable about veterans’ law.  Contact us or the VA if you would like to know if there is another VA accredited agent in your area.