Massachusetts VA Disability Attorneys
The disability claims process at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can be complicated and you may need help. VA Benefits Attorneys is a nationwide resource for veterans with disabilities and we are here to help you apply for a disability claim or appeal a denied disability claim.
Do you need the help of a Massachusetts VA disability attorney? Call VA Benefits Attorneys today for a FREE case review!
FAQs About Massachusetts VA Disability Benefits
Do you have questions about the VA disability claims process? You may not know where to start. Maybe you have a denied disability claim to appeal. No matter what the status of your disability claim may be or the questions you may have, VA Benefits Attorneys is here to help.
What questions do you have about VA disability claims? Do you need to know if your injury, illness or medical condition qualifies for compensation? Do you need to know how to appeal a denied disability claim? Are you curious if PTSD qualifies for disability? We have answers here at VA Benefits Attorneys.
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Are You Eligible for VA Disability Benefits in Massachusetts?
Did you know that an estimated 5.25 million veterans claim disability? More than a million U.S. Military veterans receive 100% disability. You may ask – am I eligible for VA disability benefits? Here is a snapshot at the criteria you must meet via the Department of Veterans Affairs to qualify for disability compensation.
Veterans who are eligible for disability must meet TWO basic criteria – veterans must have a service-connected injury, illness or condition that affects the body or mind AND veterans must have served on active duty, active duty for training or inactive duty for training.
Disabled veterans must meet ONE of the additional criteria found in the list below.
- In-Service Disability Claim – The eligible veteran must have a service-related injury, illness or medical condition that was suffered and diagnosed while in the military.
- Pre-Service Disability Claim – The eligible veteran had an injury, illness or medical condition prior to military service that was made worse by their time in the military.
- Post-Service Disability Claim – The eligible veteran has a service-related injury, illness or medical condition that was diagnosed after their military service.
What Are Additional VA Benefits for Massachusetts Veterans?
VA disability benefits are the focus for many Massachusetts veterans – but did you know there are more benefits available via the Department of Veterans Affairs? Available VA Home Loans can help you save on your dream home – and only 6% of veterans apply for loans. The G.I. Bill is a great benefit for veterans who hope to further their education and is used by 40% of veterans. Additional benefits include medical care at VA facilities, affordable insurance options, employment assistance and much more.
Contact the U.S. Department of Veterans affairs for more information on available benefits!
What Injuries and Medical Conditions Are Eligible for VA Disability?
Veterans from countless wars and conflicts across the globe call Massachusetts home and many have service-connected injuries, illnesses and medical conditions that impact their physical and mental health. A question that many veterans have is – what injuries, illnesses and medical conditions are eligible for VA disability benefits?
Here is a short list of common service-related injuries, illnesses and medical conditions that will qualify you for compensation.
- Traumatic Brain Injury – TBI
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder – PTSD
- Chronic Back, Neck or Knee Pain
- Mental Disorders – Anxiety and Depression
- Hearing Loss and Tinnitus
- Select Cancers
- Select Lung Diseases
- MORE…
How Do Veterans Apply for VA Disability Benefits?
If you meet the criteria listed above, you may wonder what the next step is to get the disability benefits you deserve. The application process for disability benefits is pretty straight forward – but can be complicated if you are unfamiliar. Veterans can complete the online disability form at www.va.gov/disability and include the necessary medical documents. Veterans who prefer a more personal interaction can download and print the online form, fill it out and submit it to the VA Regional Office in Boston.
Contact VA Benefits Attorneys for help with your disability application!
How Do I Appeal a Denied Disability Claim?
You may not know it – but your disability claim can be denied by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Reasons for a denied claim include lack of medical documentation, incomplete paperwork and more. Veterans with a denied disability claim have three methods of appeal that we can help with at VA Benefits Attorneys. Appeal methods include – a Supplemental Claim, a Higher-Level Review or a Board Appeal.
Contact VA Benefits Attorneys today to get help with a denied disability claim!
What Are the Massachusetts State Veterans Benefits?
Our veterans need our support and while the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has created a solid support system for veterans – the State of Massachusetts provides its own list of veterans benefits. Massachusetts is proud of the veterans who call this great state home and provide veterans with financial, medical, employment and educational benefits.
The list of Massachusetts state veterans benefits is impressive and will help support veterans who call The Bay State home. Benefits available to veterans in the state include tax exemptions, veteran housing opportunities, veterans homes, tuition waivers, state license fees and much more. Here is a snapshot of the veterans benefits available to Massachusetts veterans.
- Massachusetts Soldiers Homes – Holyoke and Chelsea
- Veteran Homeless and Transitional Housing
- Income Tax Exemptions
- Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemptions
- Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Exemptions
- Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Exemptions
- Disabled Veteran Annuities
- Veteran Welcome Home Bonus
- Massachusetts State Employment Preference
- Veteran/National Guard Tuition and Fee Waivers
- State Veterans Cemeteries – Agawam and Winchendon
Contact VA Benefits Attorneys today when you need a Massachusetts VA disability attorney!
