Haddonfield Lawyers for Agent Orange News
All of our New Jersey attorneys are proud to provide legal advice and representation to those veterans who have protected and defended our country for so long. At Wolf and Brown, we have the expertise necessary to guide clients through the often challenging veteran's disability benefits filing process.
Did you know that the list of presumptive conditions has been expanded?
The list of Agent Orange presumptive conditions has recently been expanded, and will probably continue to do so. Conditions such as bone pain, Hodgkin's Disease, multiple myeloma, prostate cancer, Parkinson's and Type II diabetes have all been linked to Agent Orange exposure. These conditions are not strictly restricted to Vietnam Vets as Agent Orange was used in Thailand, Guam, Okinawa and Korea during certain time periods.
Did you know that you are eligible to receive benefits . . . and you might not know it?
Veteran's disability benefits are not reserved for vets who served during combat. Benefits are available to veterans who served in peacetime or in combat situations. As long as we can trace your injury or illness back to your military service, you can receive benefits. Any problems that you have that are a result of the primary insult are compensable.
Did you know that you could add new claims as they come up?
Many individuals don't realize that new claims can be added at any time. For example, if you have an ongoing claim for a broken leg, and a new diagnosis is made that can be traced back to your military service, you can add that new claim. Veterans can have different claims ongoing on different timetables. It can become difficult to keep track of all the different timetables for people not used to handling it. We can help you stay organized and ensure you are paid the correct amount at the appropriate time.
Did you know that VA disability ratings can be changed?
There are two important notions of disability ratings that we feel veterans need to know. First, you can apply to have your disability ratings increased at any time. Second, you do not have to be rated 100 percent disabled to get unemployability benefits.
Did you know that you can protect your spouse or family?
These types of claims are always time-consuming and detailed, and you need a professional to guide you through this proverbial minefield. It is important to remember that you can protect your spouse or family by filing the appropriate claim. Our experienced lawyers can instruct you on the proper filing process.
Did you know that the Veteran's Administration is overburdened with claims?
Even with 57 regional offices, the Veteran's Administration is overburdened with claims. For example, the North Little Rock Regional Office processes nearly 30,000 claims (new and supplemental) per year and this represents only 1.5 percent of the national workload. The VA is supposed to help veterans develop their claims, known as a duty to assist, but with so much work, not every veteran gets the attention he or she deserves. Even though the filing and appeals process is not adversarial, it is a legal proceeding. If you make a mistake, you can lose substantial or substantive rights. Contact our firm immediately for help.
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With representation from Wolf and Brown, L.L.C., you will receive personal attention from a caring lawyer genuinely interested in getting you the benefits you deserve. You will have friendly assistance with each step in the process, and access to your attorney whenever you have questions or concerns.
Contact our firm to begin filing for your veteran's benefits today.
