Florida Veteran Affairs Lawyers

Gordon & Partners veterans’ benefits lawyers in Florida offer comprehensive legal assistance to help our state’s veterans take full advantage of the various benefits offered by the VA. These benefits are intended to support veterans and their families after service and can make all the difference as you navigate civilian life.

Disability Benefits

If you were fully or partially disabled due to a service-related incident, you may be eligible to collect VA disability benefits. This includes support for medical expenses, disability accommodations, and daily living expenses, with additional compensation for dependents living in your household.

Vocational Rehabilitation

The transition to civilian life can be a difficult one. Our veterans’ attorneys in Florida can help you collect rehabilitative assistance from the VA to support this transition, including career counseling and educational funding.

Pension Benefits

The VA offers monthly, tax-free pension benefits to qualifying wartime veterans and their survivors based on certain eligibility requirements, including age, income level, and/or disability status.

Healthcare Benefits

Veterans who require medical assistance may be eligible for free or low-cost healthcare through the VA, regardless of whether the injury or illness was caused by their time in service.

Home Loans

VA home loans are available to qualifying veterans to help remove the barriers to home ownership. They have favorable terms that may include waived down payments and private mortgage insurance (PMIs), competitive interest rates, and financial support for certain home improvements.

Insurance Programs

The VA offers special insurance programs for veterans and their families, including life insurance, auto insurance, and homeowners’ insurance at more favorable rates than standard consumer insurance programs.

Our Florida veteran claims law firm has been supporting veterans and their dependents in the state for more than three decades. As our client, you’ll receive dedicated support for navigating the VA claims process, as well as a better chance of maximizing your benefits and making the most of the programs that are available to you.

Work with veteran affairs lawyers in Florida who understand the challenges of filing a successful VA claim. Depending on what you need, our skilled attorneys can help you build a strong case through services that may include:

• Gathering of supporting documents: Our team may help you gather all necessary documentation for filing your claim, including pre-and-post-service medical records, disability records, and more.
• Strengthening your claim: Gordon & Partners veterans’ attorneys in Florida are available to build your case from the ground up, from interpreting your medical records to proving claim eligibility for you and your household.
• Filing your VA claim: We may guide you through the process of filling out and submitting VA Form 21-526EZ, along with all supporting documents.
• Communicating with the VA: Get an on-the-ground advocate for your VA claim who can promptly reply to and follow up with all department requests.
• Appealing denied claims: If necessary, we may file a Notice of Disagreement and appeal the VA’s decision to deny your claim.

Our Florida veterans’ benefits lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, so you won’t owe anything until your claim is successful. Contact us today for a free evaluation of your case.

All claim approvals are subject to eligibility requirements set by the VA. Filing your claim with a qualified VA benefits lawyer in Florida can help ensure your claim is filed on time and with the proper paperwork, increasing your chances of a successful outcome and appropriate benefits.

Deadlines vary by type of claim:

• Disability benefits: No time limit; however, back pay may only be offered for a set period of time, so it’s important to file as soon as possible.
• Pre-discharge claims: Active service members can begin the process of filing a VA claim if they have no more than 180 days left of active duty.
• Fully developed claims: You must provide the VA with all supporting claim documentation one year from the date you file your initial, fully developed claim.
• Claim appeals: If your claim is rejected, you have one year from the decision date to file an appeal.

Note that there are several reasons a VA benefits claim may be denied. This includes insufficient supporting evidence, inconsistent statements, and missed filing deadlines. You may also be denied certain VA benefits if you are seeking support for a pre-existing condition or were dishonorably discharged from the armed forces.