Veterans account for about 6% of the resident population in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and if you’re one of them, you may be eligible to receive certain VA benefits for yourself and your immediate family members.
Serving our country is an amazing sacrifice, and you deserve to take full advantage of the various programs, services, and benefits offered to veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs. To help you do it, our veteran affairs lawyers in Palm Beach Gardens offer qualified legal support for filing VA claims, appealing claim denials, and more.
We work on a contingency fee basis, and you won’t owe anything until your VA claim is successful. Contact our Palm Beach Gardens veteran claims law firm today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.
Types of VA Benefits You May Qualify For
The VA maintains several core benefit programs, each of which offers unique assistance to veterans and their families based on qualifications and needs. Work with our PBG veterans’ attorneys to determine eligibility for certain programs and maximize the amount of benefits available to you.
Healthcare Benefits
If you are in need of medical assistance, healthcare benefits through the VA may be available to you, including free care at VA medical centers and clinics and low-cost prescription drugs.
Disability Benefits
Veterans who experienced a new or worsening injury or illness related to their time in the service may qualify for VA disability benefits such as coverage for medical care, daily living expenses, and assistive devices.
Housing Benefits
Through targeted housing benefits, including favorable home loans and housing assistance programs, the VA helps qualifying veterans and their loved ones overcome barriers to home ownership and pay for certain home improvements.
Vocational Benefits
The VA offers monthly, tax-free pension benefits to certain veterans based on age, income, and needs-based qualifications.
Pension Benefits
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 Benefits
If you or an immediate loved one served in the armed forces, you likely qualify for special veteran home, auto, and life insurance policies, which tend to feature lower rates than traditional insurance plans.
What Can Our PBG Veterans’ Attorneys Do For You?
Since 1993, our veteran affairs lawyers in Palm Beach Gardens have provided local veterans and their families with the qualified legal support they need to apply for and maximize their VA benefits.
We understand the challenges of filing a VA claim and may be able to support you throughout the process with some or all of the following services:
- Gathering supporting documents: We can gather, organize, and review the documents needed to support your VA claim, including medical records, service records, and more.
- Claim evidence: We will do everything in our power to strengthen your claim and ensure that you prove your eligibility for the benefits programs you are applying for.
- Filing VA claims: Get help navigating the VA claims process and submitting your application for benefits. This includes helping you fill out Form 21-526EZ for VA benefits and supplying all necessary documentation.
- VA communications: If the VA has any questions about your application, we can serve as an intermediary on your behalf, offering a prompt response and making sure your application is processed as quickly as possible.
- Claim appeals: If your claim is denied, we can file a formal appeal via a Notice of Disagreement.
There are no upfront fees for working with a Gordon & Partners VA attorney in Palm Beach Gardens. If you need legal support with your VA claim, contact us today to schedule a free consultation, and don’t pay anything until you get the benefits you are owed.
How to File a VA Claim in 3 Steps
You can easily apply for VA benefits online or choose to submit your application via fax or Certified Mail. Follow the steps below, and feel free to contact our Palm Beach Gardens veteran claims law firm if you have questions or concerns about the process.
- Download or print an application: Visit VA.gov to access necessary application forms and information on how to apply and qualify for benefits.
- Fill out your application: Be clear, concise, and accurate when filling out your application for VA benefits. Errors or inconsistencies can delay your claim and possibly result in a denial.
- Submit application and supporting evidence: Upload your filled-out benefits application and copies of supporting documents online to complete the application process. You can also fax your application and copies of supporting documents to 1 (844) 531-7818 or mail to the VA Claims Intake Center at PO Box 4444, Janesville, Wisconsin, 53547-4444.
Limitations and Deadlines for VA Claims
The Department of Veterans Affairs has strict eligibility requirements and deadlines for claims. It’s important to be aware of what these are and to act fast so that you don’t lose out on any benefits or back pay that you may be eligible to receive.
- Disability benefits: There is no time limit for when you must apply for VA disability benefits, however back pay is only available for set periods, so apply sooner rather than later if you think that you may be eligible.
- Fully developed claims: After submitting your initial application for benefits, you have one (1) year to supply the VA with all necessary supporting documents.
- Pre-discharge claims: Active service members can begin the process of filing a VA claim early so long as they do not have more than 180 days left before discharge.
- Appealing claims: If your claim was denied, you have up to one (1) year to file a formal appeal.
Don’t let misunderstandings or missed deadlines prevent you from making the most of VA benefits. Our veteran affairs lawyers in Palm Beach Gardens are here to help you throughout every step of the VA claim application process and are available at your convenience for a free consultation.
Contact Our Skilled Veterans’ Attorneys in PBG
We have more than 30 years of experience helping Palm Beach Gardens veterans and their families apply for, appeal, and increase VA benefits, and our attorneys are committed to supporting you however we can.
Whether you are starting an initial claim or appealing a claim denial or insufficient benefits, work with a Gordon & Partners VA attorney in Palm Beach Gardens and get the help you need without any upfront costs or retainer fees. Call today to schedule your free consultation with a veterans’ benefit attorney.