VA Benefits and Processes
Veterans deserve respect for their service, including access to veterans disability benefits. Our law firm fights for benefits for injured and ill veterans and their families. We work hard to simplify the process for you.
The Law Offices of Coats & Todd provides representation for San Antonio veterans and veterans throughout Texas. We have attorneys who are accredited by the VA to handle your claim. For a free initial consultation, please call our San Antonio VA disability benefits lawyer at 800-856-1031 or contact us online.
Service-Connected Medical Impairments
Veterans of any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces may be eligible for VA disability benefits if they suffered an injury or contracted an illness while serving in the military. The benefits process can be complicated and frustrating, however. Our attorney can help you get through the VA benefits appeals process.
To be eligible for VA disability benefits, you must prove that your physical or mental condition has a service connection. We will gather the medical evidence to support your claim.
VA disability benefits claims may be submitted for many types of injuries and illnesses, including:
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) — PTSD may cause panic attacks, flashbacks to the traumatizing event, fear of event recurrence, restlessness and avoidant behavior. Headaches or sleeplessness may also be a problem.
- Agent Orange exposure — Veterans who served in the Vietnam War and were exposed to Agent Orange, a poisonous herbicide, may suffer diseases such as cancer, diabetes, Parkinson's disease or ischemic heart disease.
- Gulf War Syndrome — For veterans who served in Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf War after August 2, 1990 up to present day. Conditions may include undiagnosed illnesses or multi-symptom illnesses such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome.
In addition, you may be eligible for VA disability benefits for traumatic brain injury, and traumatic or cumulative injuries to the back and spinal cord, and arms, legs and joints.
VA Disability Benefits That May Be Available for You
VA disability benefits may include financial compensation, medical benefits, vocational rehabilitation and employment assistance. The amount of compensation you may receive is calculated primarily on your ratings decision. This is why it is important to get a fair ratings decision.
If VA disability benefits are granted, but you do not agree with the effective date of your disability, you may appeal that as well.
Contact a San Antonio Veterans Administration Benefits Lawyer
To make an appointment, please call 800-856-1031 today. Your initial consultation is free.
