VA Disability

[Nick060200]

I spent time in and got a combined rating when I left. I recently went to a vso and really wanted to gather information. By the time I left she had filed a few claims after discussion. It wasn't filed correctly because a signature was missing. During the time I went to my appointment and found out it wasn't filed correctly I did more research and decided I wanted to change what was filed.

I'm aware I can file myself and I understand navigating the va website. I'm just wondering if it's worth just hiring one of these companies that kind of does all the work for you. Has anyone had any positive or negative experiences with these companies? I believe a nexus will help with one claim. I think I'd have to pay for that anyway, so why not just have them handle everything is my thought process. My primary won't do a nexus.

Any information is appreciated.

 

[LegionF]

If you use a service I recommend finding one in your area. I never needed more than the VSO. It was "slower" than hiring someone but it was also no cost to me and got my issues properly dealt with. Many of the guys on base have had mixed results from the advertised services but have found a couple of local VA attorneys who were actually solid. Its a crap shoot like any of it.

 

[heckler7]

using the VSO is just as good as hiring a law firm, the law firms will file 50 claims and you will spend the next 4 months going to exams and maybe get one claim accepted. The VSO you will see in person and they may make mistakes but usually will get it processed correctly. I would stick with VSO. Did you work with chemicals?

 

[heckler7]

Are you a member of VFW or foriegn legion? you can ask them if they have someone that will help you file claims

 

[Riff54]

I have dealt with 2 different VSO ,one stae and the other American Legion neither did much, if you just do a little research and find some help with Ai and just ask your doctor's to write a nexus for your claims, get some lay/ buddy statements from people you served with and from close relatives that can vouch for your claims all that should help and go alot quicker than going through so, as for paid company your paying for not a garuntee and something you can do yourself with a little work, thats my take

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[Cypher]

Whatever you do, DO NOT hire one of those for-profit “Claim Sharks.” Fuck those guys. They’re looking to make money off Vets who are already dealing with enough bullshit.

Get yourself a good VSO or find an organization like the Military Order of the Purple Heart to take on your case. Get someone in your corner who actually gives a shit about helping you... not some for-profit outfit circling your claim like a fucking vulture.

 

[SamPedd18]

I went through a VSO and the one that did my original claim was and idiot. Find a reputable law firm that has experience filing VA claims. Usually a reputable law firm only get 20% of your back pay on a successful claim. They don’t get paid if you don’t. I went through an attorney and went from 10% to 60%.