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Veteran Back, Neck, and Spinal
Injury Disability Attorneys

Did you know that more than 1.6 million veterans have filed VA disability claims for service-connected back, neck, and spinal injuries? Many veterans in the military spend years carrying heavy rucksacks, weapons, and equipment in extreme terrain — and it takes a toll on the body. These injuries can contribute to chronic pain, decreased mobility, and paralysis, having a significant impact on the daily lives of veterans and their families, and many of those veterans are eligible for disability compensation via the U.S.
Department of Veterans Affairs. Filing a VA disability claim and receiving the benefits you have earned with years of service can be a challenge — and the VA Benefits Attorneys legal team is ready to serve as your veteran back, neck, and spinal injury disability
attorney. 

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    VA Benefits Attorneys powered by Tabak Law is a nationwide legal resource for veterans
    who need help filing a VA disability claim or appealing a denied disability claim. We have
    years of experience helping our military veterans receive the compensation and benefits
    that they have earned and we stand ready to put our legal knowledge and experience to
    work for you. We will provide you with the legal help and support that you need at every
    step of the claims process.

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    Claims

    Have you battled chronic back or neck pain after you left the military? Do you have a
    service-connected spinal cord injury from your time in the military? VA Benefits Attorneys
    is here to provide you with legal support, knowledge, and advice when you file a VA
    disability claim for a back, neck, or spinal injury, and we will help you receive the financial
    compensation you deserve.

    Establish Service Connection

    The first and most critical step in the disability claims process is to establish a clear connection between your injury, illness, or medical condition and your military service. With an experienced VA benefits attorney on your team, you can build a strong foundation for your disability claim, establish a nexus for your injury, and ensure that you have the right documentation to support your claim.

    Collect Evidence and Documents

    The medical documents you provide with your disability claim will serve as the evidence in your case. This is where a veteran disability attorney can help. Veteran disability
    attorneys will ensure that you have the documents and evidence you need to file a successful claim that can include a Nexus Letter, medical support documents from your doctor, and additional lay evidence to support your claim. An experienced attorney can also connect veterans with medical professionals that can provide additional evidence for your claim.

    Appeal Denied Disability Claims

    Many veteran disability claims will be denied for a variety of reasons — but that does not mean that veterans have run out of options. A veteran disability attorney can help veterans appeal the decision via the proper channel — by helping veterans file a Notice of Disagreement, request a Higher-Level Review, file a Supplemental Claim, or represent your case in front of a Board of Appeals.

    Are You Eligible for a Back, Neck, or Spinal Injury Disability Claim?

    What Is a Veteran Back, Neck, or Spinal Injury?

    Back, neck, and spinal injuries are common for veterans. Years of carrying heavy
    equipment, slips, falls, and other mechanical injuries take a toll on the body and can result
    in long-term medical conditions that impact the day-to-day lives of veterans. Veteran back,
    neck, and spinal injuries can include back and neck strains, herniated, ruptured, or slipped
    discs, Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), Spinal Stenosis, fractured or misaligned vertebrae
    from falls, Sciatica, and severe spinal cord injuries that can cause paraplegia or
    quadriplegia.

    To receive disability compensation for a back, neck, or spinal injury, a veteran must
    meet specific criteria and be able to provide documents and evidence to support their
    claim. The veteran must have a current diagnosis of a back, neck, or spinal injury and be
    able to provide a direct connection to an in-service event that may include a slip, fall, or
    other injury. The service-connected injury does not have to be combat related and may
    have been sustained during training or due to an accident. Veterans must also provide a
    Nexus Letter that is a medical opinion by a medical professional linking the injury to the in
    service event. Veteran back, neck, and spinal injury disability ratings are based on range of
    motion, loss of function, pain level, and Ankylosis.

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    Get Started On Your Disability Claim

    Filing a VA disability claim can be a challenge — but not with the right help and support.
    Veterans that partner with a veteran disability attorney — like VA Benefits Attorneys — will
    get the help they need in navigating the disability claims process and appealing any
    denied disability claims. Don’t make filing your disability claim harder than it needs to be
    and schedule a FREE case review with the VA Benefits Attorneys legal team to kickstart
    your disability claim.

    What Sets VA Benefits Attorneys Apart?

    Why Choose VA Benefits Attorneys?

    Experienced Legal Team: VA Benefits Attorneys — powered by Tabak Law — has years of experience working in veteran disability law. We will put that experience to work for you when you file a disability claim or appeal a claim denied by the U.S.
    Department of Veterans Affairs.

    Knowledge of the VA Claims Process: Veterans who are unfamiliar with the VA disability claims process may find that it can be a challenge. VA Benefits Attorneys know the ins and outs of the claims process and we can help you navigate the process.

    Personalized Service: Not every veteran disability claim is the same — and each claim may require a different legal strategy to help ensure you receive the disability
    compensation that you have earned with your military service. VA Benefits Attorneys will provide you with a personalized legal strategy to help you with a successful claim.

    Free Consultations: What questions do you have about your VA disability claim? Do you need help appealing a denied claim? VA Benefits Attorneys is here to help
    you every step of the way with a FREE case review, whether it is in person, on the phone, or on a video conference call.

    VA Benefits Attorneys powered by Tabak Law has established itself as a nationwide
    resource for veterans who need help with their disability claims. When you choose VA
    Benefits Attorneys, you are gaining a legal partner that is dedicated to providing you with
    the compassion, knowledge, and legal support that you need to file a successful disability
    claim.

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    Frequently Asked Questions About Veteran Back,
    Neck, and Spinal Injuries

    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will assign veterans a disability rating based on pain, functionality, and range of motion. Back, neck, and spinal injuries can be rated at 10%, 20%, 40%, 50%, and 100%.

    The majority of back, neck, and spinal injuries are rated based on multiple factors that include range of motion, loss of function, and the degree of pain that the veteran has. Many spinal cord injuries use a General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine.

    The Nexus of your back injury disability claim is the medical link between your current medical condition and the event that caused it while you served in the military. The in-service event may include a fall, a vehicle accident, or years of carrying heavy equipment, and will be in your service records.

    When the VA evaluates your injury or medical condition and assigns a disability rating, it is required to consider how your injury feels at its worst moment. When veterans speak with medical examiners, it is important to describe how mobility and pain changes when the medical condition is at its worst.

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