Lawyers for Military Veterans

Picture this: you've fought bravely for your country, and now, you're ready for retirement. Further down the road, things don't go as planned. In fact, instead of enjoying a beautiful life of retirement, you realize you have one more battle to fight — the benefits you or your loved ones deserve due to your service in the military. In such a scenario, our lawyers for military veterans may be able to help. All you need is a case evaluation, something we do for free. 

Types of Cases Our Lawyers for Military Veterans Can Handle 

At Morgan and Morgan, our attorneys for military veterans can handle different cases, all aimed at protecting the rights and dignity of our veterans. Here's an overview of the kind of cases we may be able to help you or your beloved with. 

Appeals for Denied Disability Claims

Did you know that the VA denies most initial applications for disability benefits? If you or your loved one's disability benefits claim has been denied, our experienced lawyers might be able to help with the appeals process by presenting a compelling case on your behalf. 

Military Medical Malpractice

If you received substandard medical care at military hospitals during your time in the military, you may have a valid military medical malpractice claim. These cases are usually complex, but you can count on our skilled attorneys to leverage our powerful legal resources to fight for your best interests. 

Veterans' Employment Rights

Our attorneys for military veterans also handle cases involving the employment rights of retired service members. These may include workplace discrimination, wrongful termination, or violations of laws such as the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) which was passed in 1994 to allow veterans to regain their civilian jobs after serving in the military.  

Benefits of Hiring Lawyers for Military Veterans

Before you even decide to hire a lawyer, it is important that you understand and appreciate the impact and importance of such a decision. While there are many benefits of working with an experienced lawyer for military veterans, here are the most important. 

Lawyers Have Experience Dealing with the VA

Getting approved for benefits by the VA is not always easy. You or your beloved needs someone who specializes in veterans' benefits cases and has extensive experience dealing with various government agencies. That's where our attorneys come in to provide the legal assistance you need for your specific circumstances. We have handled thousands of cases involving veterans and their families, and we may be able to get you the benefits you deserve. 

Help With Complex Paperwork

Applying for these benefits often involves mountains of paperwork and documentation requirements. Here, a simple documentation error could prolong your case for months, not even weeks. And because many veterans may struggle with various complications due to age, health, and other factors, making it difficult for them to fill out these applications correctly, hiring an experienced attorney to streamline the process is a great idea. 

Assistance With Gathering Evidence

A lack of sufficient evidence is one of the reasons the VA denies most applications. That's yet another problem area our lawyers can help solve. If you have a valid claim, we may be able to help you gather the evidence needed to support your claim for benefits.

Help With Filing an Appeal

Has the VA denied your claim? We may be able to walk you through the appeals process and stand by your side to defend your rights. Our attorneys can review the reasons for the denial, identify potential issues that need fixed or addressed, and develop a strategy to present a strong case on your behalf.  

Peace of Mind

As a veteran who fought bravely for their country, you deserve peace of mind in your retirement years. But that's not always guaranteed when dealing with the VA or any other agency without an attorney. Hiring a lawyer specializing in veterans' cases can provide you with peace of mind because they are specifically trained to handle the pressure and complexities of such cases. They will communicate with the VA and other relevant parties regarding your case while keeping your best interests at heart. 

When to Hire a Lawyer for Military Veterans

Veterans hire attorneys for various reasons when dealing with the VA. The most common is when they feel that working with such an attorney can improve the outcome of their VA disability claims. 

Generally, you may consider hiring a lawyer specializing in veterans law if your claim has been denied. The same applies if your disability rating is lower than expected. They may be able to help you secure a better result.

Keep in mind that it is against the law for lawyers to charge you for assistance in filing an initial claim for VA disability benefits. Instead, they can only charge you when challenging a decision made by the VA regarding your disability claim, mostly a denial of benefits. 

What to Look for in Lawyers for Military Veterans

The fact that you need help with a legal matter regarding your service in the military and the benefits you may be entitled to shouldn't make you settle for just any attorney you find. Instead, it's important to do your research and ensure you find an attorney who understands your frustrations and is well-equipped to handle the case. 

Precisely, here are some key factors to consider when looking for the best attorney for military veterans.

Confirm if the lawyer is accredited by the VA. Such an accreditation shows that the attorney you choose has met the necessary qualifications and standards set by this government agency to represent veterans in their claims. In fact, without accreditation, the VA does not allow anyone to provide assistance with the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of such claims. 

Find out more about the attorney's experience, specifically in veterans law. A lawyer with a significant amount of experience in this area is usually familiar with the complexities involved in veterans' cases.

Importantly, make sure you find out whether they will represent you throughout the appeal process, even if the case goes to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. You need an attorney who gives you peace of mind knowing that they'll be with you every step of the journey and won't abandon you halfway when the going gets tough.

Other equally important factors to consider include whether they have access to powerful legal resources to build a strong case on your behalf, the legal costs involved (attorney fees), and their reputation for fighting for the rights of military veterans.