South Dakota VA Disability Attorneys
After years of service, many veterans return home to South Dakota to live, work, and start families – but many veterans struggle with service-connected injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has created a foundation of support for veterans with service-connected disabilities – but who supports veterans when the system does not work for them?
VA Benefits Attorneys is a nationwide legal resource for military veterans and we are here to help ensure South Dakota veterans receive the help and support that they need. Veterans in the Mount Rushmore State who need help with their VA disability benefits can enlist the help of VA Benefits Attorneys as their South Dakota VA disability attorneys.
Contact VA Benefits Attorneys today for a FREE case review!
FAQs About South Dakota VA Disability Benefits
Are you a veteran with a service-connected disability? Do you have questions about your disability benefits? Are you not sure if you qualify for VA disability compensation? Has your disability claim been denied? No matter what legal questions you have about VA disability benefits in South Dakota – the legal team at VA Benefits Attorneys can help answer them.
Contact VA Benefits Attorneys today to get answers to your questions!
Who Is Eligible for VA Disability Benefits in South Dakota?
The very first question that most veterans ask when they contact us is – am I eligible for VA disability benefits? We can help answer that question. To be eligible, veterans must meet a set of criteria established by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The most basic criteria veterans must meet is – they must have a current injury, illness, or medical condition that affects their mind or body AND they must have served on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty for training.
In addition to the basic criteria, veterans must have a service-connected disability that falls into one of the categories listed below:
- In-Service Disability Claim – The veteran became sick or injured while in the military and can link their current condition directly to their military service.
- Pre-Service Disability Claim – The veteran was sick or injured prior to being in the military and the condition was made worse by their military service.
- Post-Service Disability Claim – The veteran was diagnosed with an injury, illness, or medical condition after their time in the military that can be connected to their service.
Are There Additional VA Benefits for Veterans?
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has established a foundation of support for disabled veterans – but disability is not the only benefit provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. South Dakota veterans may be eligible for VA Home Loans that can help them purchase their dream home and build a family. VA Home Loans are used by just 6% of veterans. Veterans who hope to continue their education can apply for tuition assistance with the G.I. Bill. Veterans in need of healthcare can visit VA medical facilities and veterans can apply for affordable insurance available via the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Contact your local U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs office for more information and details!
What Disabilities Are Eligible for VA Benefits?
Veterans past and present continue to be faced with a long list of service-connected injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions – that have a negative impact on their day-to-day lives – and not all scars are visible. Veterans who have served our country have experienced hardships that most of us will never know in combat and in training that have left an indelible mark. Veterans want to know if their injuries, illnesses, or medical conditions make them eligible for disability benefits and while the list is long, here are a few common service-connected injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions that may qualify.
- Chronic Back, Neck, and Knee Pain
- Depression and Anxiety
- Traumatic Brain Injury – TBI
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder – PTSD
- Tinnitus and Hearing Loss
- Chronic Migraines
- Select Types of Cancer
- Select Types of Lung Disease
- MORE…
How Do I Apply for VA Disability Benefits in South Dakota?
Veterans who struggle in their day-to-day lives with service-connected injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions may not know where to apply for benefits and we can help at VA Benefits Attorneys. To apply for VA disability benefits, veterans can visit www.va.gov/disability, complete the online form, and submit it with the proper medical documentation. Individuals who prefer a more hands-on process can download and print the online disability application, fill it out, and turn it in at the VA Regional Office in Sioux Falls with their medical documents.
Contact VA Benefits Attorneys today with questions about the disability application process!
What Should I Do If My VA Disability Application is Denied?
Did you know that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs denies an estimated 30% of veteran disability claims every year? We know that denied disability claims are frustrating to veterans who struggle with mental and physical health each and every day and do not receive the support they deserve – and we want to help.
Veterans who have had their disability claim denied do not need to give up. Denied disability claims can be appealed with the help of VA Benefits Attorneys via three methods – filing a Supplemental Claim, submitting a Higher-Level Review, or requesting a Board Appeal.
Contact VA Benefits Attorneys today for help appealing your denied disability claim!
What Are the South Dakota State Veterans Benefits?
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has laid the foundation for veteran support in South Dakota – but it is not the only source of support for veterans who claim South Dakota as their home. The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs provides state support for veterans in addition to the federal support provided by the VA.
South Dakota veterans may be eligible for state property and sales tax exemptions that help them save money. Veterans in need of medical assistance may be eligible to retire to state-run veterans homes and burial benefits help save on burial costs. Additional South Dakota education benefits, bonuses, employment benefits, and licenses are available to eligible veterans who live in the Mount Rushmore State.
Contact the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs for additional information on state veterans benefits!
- South Dakota Veterans Home – Hot Springs
- Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans
- $500 South Dakota Veterans Bonus
- South Dakota Veterans Employment Preference for State Jobs
- FREE Tuition for South Dakota Veterans
- FREE Tuition for Children of Deceased Veterans
- Tuition Assistance for South Dakota National Guard
- Discounted State Hunting and Fishing Licenses
- $100 Burial Allowance
- MORE…
Do you need the help of a South Dakota VA disability attorney? VA Benefits Attorneys is here to help and are happy to provide you with a FREE case review. Contact the VA Benefits Attorneys Team today for more information!
