When the Veterans Administration (VA) proposes to reduce a veteran’s disability rating, it creates one of the most stressful times in a veteran’s life. By Matthew J. Brown, Esq. VA-accredited attorney and partner at Wolf & Brown Law Offices Routinely, our office encounters a situation where the veteran believed in good faith their service-connected…
The PACT Act creates presumptions that make it easier for veterans and their survivors to become entitled to service-connected disability and death benefits. By Matthew J. Brown, Esq. VA-accredited attorney and partner at Wolf & Brown Law Offices On August 10, 2022, the President signed into law the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring…
It’s essential for veterans and their families to understand the distinctions between these two benefit programs to determine which may be applicable to their unique circumstances. By Matthew J. Brown, Esq. VA-accredited attorney and partner at Wolf & Brown Law Offices The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides a range of benefits to eligible…
For veterans navigating the complex world of VA disability benefits, receiving a VA rating decision is a significant milestone. By Matthew J. Brown, Esq. VA-accredited attorney and partner at Wolf & Brown Law Offices This document is the culmination of a lengthy process and contains vital information that determines the level of disability compensation…
When filing for VA disability compensation, VA may ask you to attend an examination as part of the claims process. Generally, the purpose of this examination is to determine if you claimed disability is service-connected; or alternatively, to determine if the severity of your current service-connected condition is worsening, static, or improving. By Matthew…
One of the more common misunderstandings in Veterans Disability Law is the rule surrounding “effective dates”. What is an effective date? In short, it is the day that you can start receiving your disability benefits. By Matthew J. Brown, Esq. VA-accredited attorney and partner at Wolf & Brown Law Offices Generally, under federal rules…
When filing an initial claim for disability benefits with the Veterans Administration (VA) it takes approximately 118 days to process the claim and make a decision. However, this is an estimated completion timeline. In each individual case, the time it takes to review your claim depends on a number of factors including the number of…
In some cases, after a Veteran has presented their appeal to the Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA), a Veterans Law Judge (VLJ) may remand an appeal to address any outstanding issues before rendering a final decision. By Matthew J. Brown, Esq.VA-accredited attorney and partner at Wolf & Brown Law Offices Generally, a Remand Order…
Too often Veterans face a long and arduous process with the VA and many give up due to the stress and frustration. With an experienced disability benefits attorney and supportive professional team in their corner, Veterans can feel inspired – and equipped – to continue the fight. By Danielle NocitioOffice Manager at Wolf & Brown Law Offices At Wolf & Brown, we’ve…
Successfully filing with the VA requires great attention to detail and the right representation. NJ Vet-Wire is a publication created by Wolf & Brown to help educate our Veterans on how to best navigate the complicated process of obtaining disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs. The disability claims process is confusing, but we…
