Members of the U.S. military and their families are entitled to benefits after suffering death or injury during their service. These programs provide compensation through funds and insurance for those who meet certain conditions. In some cases, veterans, servicemembers, and their families may be denied compensation or receive less compensation than they deserve. Eligible recipients may file claims to recover compensation for their injuries.
Many veterans have made great sacrifices to valiantly serve our country. Servicemembers often suffer physical and mental injuries after their time in the military. Some even pay the ultimate price with their lives, leaving behind devastated families. Therefore, individuals with a service-connected disability can receive VA benefits. If you or a loved one have not recovered your VA benefits in full, reach out to speak with the attorneys at The Lake Law Firm. Our VA disability lawyers can help you get the results you deserve in your VA disability case.
Veterans of the uniformed services in the United States may receive disability benefits after experiencing injury or disease while engaged in military service. The disability or condition listed in the request needs to relate to the member’s service or be worsened by service.
Veterans are required to demonstrate that their injury or condition is associated with their service. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) assigns a disability rating to conditions and injuries deemed connected to service by the Regional Office. The VA has established criteria to determine if the condition or injury relates to service. Then the VA rates the condition between 0% and 100%.
The amount of compensation awarded to a veteran depends on the service rating and the number of dependents that the veteran claims. The VA Compensation Rates list a significant range of compensation. A veteran can appeal a non-favorable determination.
Monthly payments to wartime veterans who meet disability or age requirements and who have net worth and income within certain limits are available through the Veterans Pension program.
Through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, surviving spouses and unmarried dependents may be eligible to receive compensation under the VA Survivors Pension. Monthly payments may be available to survivors and dependents who meet certain criteria. For a surviving spouse to qualify, he or she cannot be remarried, the deceased veteran spouse cannot have been dishonorably discharged, and one of the following must apply:
An unmarried child qualifies if one of the following applies:
In addition to these requirements, the family’s annual income and net worth must meet the standards set forth by Congress. If you believe you have not received adequate compensation from the VA Survivors Pension, you may bring a claim against the VA to obtain the funds your family deserves.
VA Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance offer monthly benefit payments in addition to the VA pension that eligible veterans and survivors are entitled to collect. Servicemembers and veterans who already receive a VA pension and meet one of the following criteria may be eligible for Aid and Attendance Benefits:
Servicemembers and veterans who already receive VA pensions and spend most of their time at home due to permanent disability may be eligible for Housebound Allowance benefits.
Those who apply for an allowance and benefits through these programs must provide adequate evidence, such as medical files and detailed reports of daily activities, to substantiate their claims for assistance.
Servicemembers traumatically injured while serving the military may receive compensation through a life insurance program known as Servicemember Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection (SGLI-TIP). SGLI-TIP is available to servicemen and women regardless of whether the injury occurred while he or she was on or off duty.
Members of the military who have Servicemember Group Life Insurance (SGLI) may already have SGLI-TIP included in their plan. If you have suffered a traumatic injury and you have SGLI-TIP insurance, you may recover up to $100,000. Recovery under SGLI-TIP must meet the following criteria:
SGLI-TIP covers a range of injuries, including amputations, coma, traumatic brain injury, loss of sight or hearing, and paraplegia. Military members may also be eligible to receive compensation through the Loss of Activities of Daily Living (LADL). Members may qualify if they demonstrate an inability to perform 2 of the 6 listed ADLs (such as dressing, eating, and bathing) for a period of at least 30 consecutive days.
Servicemembers, veterans, and contractors of the United States military injured or killed in the wars in Iraq or Afghanistan can seek compensation from banks that funded terrorist groups during these wars. Sponsored terrorism has resulted in tens of thousands of injuries and deaths among service members and contractors.
Under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (28 U.S.C. §1605A) (Act), foreign banks that illegally provided funding to Iran to subsidize terrorist activity during the wars may be liable to military members and contractors who were injured during the war. Iran is responsible for providing funds to terrorists to support their attacks against U.S. service members in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Act authorizes victims to seek economic damages as well as compensation for pain and suffering. Several banks, including Barclays Plc, BNP Paribas S.A., and Credit Suisse AG, have acknowledged their involvement in criminal activities with Iran in violation of U.S. and international law. The attacks sponsored by these and other banks were responsible for the majority of U.S. casualties between 2003 and 2011. Any veteran, service member, contractor, or family member and survivor harmed or killed between 2003 and 2011 may be eligible for compensation from the Iraq War Compensation Fund.
The Lake Law Firm was founded by Edward J. Lake, Esq., a personal injury lawyer for over 25 years. Our dedicated team of attorneys is committed to seeking justice on behalf of those who have suffered injury or death due to the negligence of others. The lawyers in our firm have helped collect millions of dollars for their clients. The Lake Law Firm will advocate for you and your rights. Please contact us for a free confidential case evaluation at (888) 525-3529 or submit an inquiry on this page.
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