South Carolina VA Disability Attorneys
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides support for those disabled veterans with monthly compensation – but it is far from a flawless system and many veterans need help to receive the benefits they have earned with their selfless service. Many veterans need the help of a veterans disability attorney to file a claim or appeal a denied disability claim and we can help at VABenefits Attorneys.
Contact VABenefits Attorneys today for a FREE case review and allow us to serve as your South Carolina VA disability attorneys!
FAQs About South Carolina VA Disability Benefits
In your military service, you were given the tools you needed to complete the mission – but when it comes to denied disability claims and the legal obstacles that lay in your path – it pays to have someone on your team. VABenefits Attorneys has the knowledge, experience and legal expertise to help answer your questions about the Department of Veterans Affairs system and help you win your case when needed.
Veterans who come to us at VABenefits Attorneys have a lot of questions. Questions like – am I eligible for VA disability benefits? Do my injuries qualify for disability? Why did my disability rate change? How do I apply for disability benefits? How do I appeal a denied disability claim? What benefits am I qualified to receive?
We can help answer those questions and many more at VABenefits Attorneys. Contact the VABenefits Attorneys Team today for more information about your disability benefits!
Who Is Eligible for VA Disability Benefits in South Carolina?
Am I eligible to receive disability benefits? This is the first question we are asked in most cases and we can help. Veterans who are eligible for disability benefits must meet a series of criteria put forward by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
For a veteran to be eligible for disability, they must meet two basic requirements – the veteran must have an injury, illness or medical condition that impacts the mind or body AND the veteran must have served on active duty, active duty for training or inactive duty for training. The veteran’s injury, illness or medical condition must fit ONE of the additional criteria from the list of disability claims below:
- The veteran sustained a service-related injury, illness or medical condition that was discovered while in active service – which is defined as an in-service disability claim.
- The veteran possessed an injury, illness or medical condition prior to their military service that was exacerbated by their time in service – which is defined as a pre-service disability claim.
- The veteran discovered a service-related injury, illness or medical condition after completion of their military service – which is defined as a post-service disability claim.
Are There Additional VA Benefits for South Carolina Veterans?
A disability claim can do a lot to help a veteran and his family – but disability benefits are not the only benefits available via the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans who seek to further their education can use the Montgomery G.I. Bill to help pay for school. Veterans who wish to purchase a home may be eligible to receive a VA Home Loan with affordable finance rates. Veterans in need of medical care have access to Department of Veterans Affairs facilities across the country.
Contact the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for more information on how to apply for and receive your veterans benefits!
Does My Injury, Illness or Medical Condition Qualify for VA Disability?
Veterans understand that not all wounds are visible and the list of injuries, illnesses and medical conditions that qualify veterans for VA disability reflects that concept. The list continues to grow to include medical conditions connected to toxic burn pit exposure and dangerous combat conditions.
Here is a better look at some of the injuries, illnesses and medical conditions that qualify veterans for disability. Contact the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or a VA disability expert for additional information.
- Hearing Loss
- Tinnitus
- Depression
- Anxiety
- PTSD – Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- TBI – Traumatic Brain Injury
- Lung Disease Due to Toxic Exposure
- Cancer Due to Toxic Exposure
- Chronic Back, Neck and Knee Pain
- Excess Scar Tissue
- MORE…
How Do South Carolina Veterans Apply For VA Disability?
Do you meet the criteria listed above to quality for VA disability benefits and compensation? You may not know where to start and we can help at VABenefits Attorneys. Veterans can file for disability online at www.va.gov/disability OR veterans can download and print the online application, fill it out with their information and submit it along with the proper medical documents at the VA Regional Office in Columbia, SC.
What Should I Do If My VA Disability Claim is Denied?
Did you submit your application for disability benefits? Was your claim denied by the Department of Veterans Affairs? We can help at VABenefits Attorneys. When a disability claim is denied, you have four primary methods of appealing the claim – file a Notice of Disagreement, request a Higher Level Review, file a Supplemental Claim or present your specific case to a Veterans Law Judge.
VABenefits Attorneys is here to help you determine the best course of action for your appeal and we will be with you every step of the way!
What Are the South Carolina State Veterans Benefits?
Many veterans appreciate the support and the benefits afforded them by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – but did you know that those are not the only benefits available to you and your family? Veterans and their families who call South Carolina home may be eligible for state veterans benefits that include tax exemptions, educational assistance, employment benefits, discounted licenses and more.
Here is a list of just some of the state veterans benefits available to those veterans who call the Palmetto State home. Contact a state veteran representative for more information on veterans benefits.
- Veterans Homes – Anderson, Columbia, Walterboro, Florence and Gaffney
- Tax Exemptions for Reserve and National Guard Drill Pay
- Tax Exemptions for ALL Military Retirement Pay
- Property Tax Exemptions for Disabled Veterans
- Veteran Preference for South Carolina State Employment
- FREE Tuition for Children of Veterans Killed in Action, 100% Disabled Veterans, Purple Heart Recipients and Medal of Honor Recipients
- Disabled Veteran Hunting and Fishing Licenses
- Active Duty Hunting and Fishing Licenses
- Veterans Cemetery and Burial Services – M.J. Cooper Cemetery in Anderson, SC
Contact VABenefits Attorneys today for a FREE case review and we would be happy to serve as your South Carolina VA disability attorneys!
