Navy VA Benefits Lawyers

Veterans who served in the U.S. Navy can earn access to an array of VA disability benefits by demonstrating proof of a service-related disability.

Summary

• Navy veterans may suffer from physical and mental conditions due to their service, making them eligible for compensation through the VA.
• The claims process for VA disability benefits can be complex, but a Navy VA benefits lawyer can offer helpful guidance.
• To qualify for VA disability benefits, Navy vets need to meet certain criteria, including showing proof that their disability has a service connection.
• Navy veterans may be entitled to multiple types of VA disability benefits for service-connected disabilities, including medical expenses, income support, housing assistance, and education benefits.

Serving in the Navy can result in injuries or illnesses that cause physical and mental impairments. Through the VA, Navy vets can receive compensation based on how their disability impacts their lives, although the claims process presents many obstacles.

VetLaw is the top choice for Sailors looking to pursue VA disability benefits after being denied. As Navy VA benefits lawyers, we have overseen a range of successful appeals for disability claims based on both physical and mental conditions.

We have the experience and determination to see your Navy VA disability claim through to a favorable resolution. Give us a call at (855) 500-4672 or complete a contact form through our website to schedule a free case evaluation. 

Why Navy Vets Should Choose VetLaw

At VetLaw, we look at each Navy veteran as an individual with unique needs as we help them prepare for a VA appeal. We will meticulously review your case to see what evidence gaps we can fill, what method of appeal makes the most sense, and whether there are any administrative errors we can correct.

Our team understands the technical and legal aspects of appealing a VA disability claim, as well as the value of a candid yet respectful approach to dealing with clients. With VetLaw, you won’t have to wonder if you are a priority to us because our commitment is clear in everything we do.

Reviews and Case Results

When you hire VetLaw, you are opting into our comprehensive legal services that put you first. We will make every effort to ensure that your Navy VA disability claim is evaluated fairly and compensated properly.

Our methods are proven to overcome the challenges of the VA appeals process, leaving our clients satisfied. This is just a sample of our reviews:

“The firm [VetLaw] took complete charge and made it so easy for me. They are great at their job, so glad I located them. Thank you all for everything.”

“VetLaw is an outstanding and Veteran driven organization.”

We are committed to offering veterans our best at every stage of the VA disability claims process. If you are in search of a legal team that will go the extra mile for you to secure Navy VA benefits, look no further than VetLaw.

Understanding the Basis for VA Compensation

Navy veterans can collect tax-exempt disability benefits for service-related injuries in many cases. Benefits are not contingent upon rank, but rather rating. To receive VA disability benefits, sailors need to be able to produce documentation of the following:

• Completion of the minimum service requirements or 2 years active duty and a discharge condition that is other-than-Dishonorable
• Medical confirmation of a current physical or mental condition
• A nexus between the health condition and military service

As a result of the provisions of the PACT Act, Navy veterans may have an easier time establishing a service connection for toxic exposure injuries to obtain disability benefits. 

Common Disabilities Among Navy Veterans

The Navy offers a wide range of careers that involve different risks based on the responsibilities and location of the role. Whether you worked in a lab, combat zone, clinic, office, submarine, airfield, or another capacity for the Navy, a service-related injury or illness is a possibility.

Some common examples of service-connected disabilities associated with service in the Navy include:

• Hearing loss from working with loud engines, machinery, and weapons
• Crush injuries from being trapped between, under, or against surfaces 
• Back problems from heavy lifting, bending over, and working in tight spaces
• Burns from handling corrosive materials or touching hot equipment
• Cancer and chronic illnesses from exposure to toxic substances like AFFF firefighting foam
• Repetitive stress injuries due to tasks that require the same motions over and over
• Mental health conditions like PTSD or anxiety from witnessing or experiencing trauma

These service-connected disabilities can compound each other or aggravate underlying health conditions.

If a Navy veteran develops a secondary condition from a service-related condition or experiences worsening symptoms from a pre-existing health condition due to military service, they can potentially receive VA disability compensation for these health issues, as well.

Types of VA Disability Benefits Available to Navy Veterans

Having a service-connected disability does not automatically make you eligible for the full scope of VA disability benefits. Instead, your benefit options increase alongside your disability rating. VA disability benefits may include compensation for the following.

Medical expenses: Your benefits can cover various treatments for your disability, such as medication, chemo, physical therapy, surgery, and more. This category can also include Aid and Assistance if your disability means that you depend on a family member to provide some measure of care.

Income: If your service-related disability prevents you from working temporarily or permanently, you could be eligible for benefits like Total Disability due to Individual Unemployability that cover or supplement your wages. 

Housing: Serious injuries or illnesses can make it difficult to afford or modify a house to be accessible, but Navy vets with service-connected disabilities may receive financial assistance from the VA to help.

Education: Many vets are familiar with the provisions of the GI Bill, but there is additional assistance for disabled veterans. VA Education and Training benefits can go towards textbooks, tuition, and other educational expenses.

Addressing Extra Challenges for Navy SEALs Seeking VA Disability Benefits

Like other Special Forces veterans, Navy SEAL veterans often have a more complicated path to securing VA disability benefits. The dangers they face on active duty put them at a greater risk for service-related injuries and illnesses. Navy SEAL vets may sustain catastrophic injuries or develop multiple physical and mental conditions as a result.

For Navy SEAL vets, successfully securing VA disability benefits often requires an extra investment of time and energy into pursuing a formal medical diagnosis, documenting symptoms, and acquiring medical nexus letters. 

During this time, they still have to contend with the consequences of their service-related disabilities, which can slow the claim-building process down considerably. Additionally, it can be difficult to corroborate an account of how they sustained their injury due to the sensitive nature of their work.

Without proof of an in-service event or exposure, the VA may deny a valid claim. However, that does not need to be the end of the road; VetLaw can help you appeal for the benefits you have earned.

What the Navy VA Benefits Lawyers of VetLaw Can Do For Your Claim

Making an appeal to the VA can become a drain on your health and finances, especially if you try to handle your case without the legal insight of a Navy VA benefits lawyer. Our team at VetLaw has seen it all, and we are not intimidated by the VA appeals process.

We have spent nearly a decade overturning VA denials for Navy vets seeking the compensation they were promised if they sustained a service-related injury. To us, it is a privilege to offer expert legal assistance to Navy veterans.

Our team will establish a plan to maximize your VA disability benefits so you and your family can move forward. That includes tracking down evidence, addressing any errors or gaps in your claim, and presenting a clear case to the VA for why you deserve disability compensation.

Reach Out to VetLaw About How Our Navy VA Benefits Lawyers Can Help You 

A service-related injury or illness can prevent you from leading the life you anticipated after leaving the Navy. Our team of veterans disability benefits denial attorneys at VetLaw is invested in setting you up for a brighter future.

We will work to help you secure VA disability benefits to go toward medical expenses, improving your home, accessing education, and affording your bills. As your VA disability attorneys, we will remain communicative, diligent, and invested throughout the appeals process.

Get in touch with our team of experienced Navy VA benefits lawyers by calling (855) 500-4672 or submitting a contact form through our website. We encourage you to contact us sooner rather than later so that we can get you on track to securing the VA disability benefits you need.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I hire a VA consultant to help me file my claim or appeal?

While it is understandable to want someone with experience with the VA to help you pursue disability benefits, hiring a shady VA consultant or “coach” is not the answer.

They don’t need to acquire any credentials to hold this role, unlike a VA-accredited disability claims lawyer, so you may not be getting the knowledge you are paying a high price for. 

Additionally, they are generally insulated from consequences if they use questionable methods to help you build your case. VA-accredited veterans disability claims attorneys are accountable for their conduct. Plus, they only receive their fee if they help you collect benefits.

How do I qualify for an extra-schedular rating with the VA?

For a typical disability rating, the VA has certain medical criteria that correspond with each percentage. If you don’t present with the symptoms assigned to that rating, it can be difficult to access the level of benefits you need. 

Extra-schedular ratings are reserved for service-related disabilities that have rare presentations where using the standard scale doesn’t accurately represent the severity of the disability.

What are some mistakes Navy veterans make when filing a VA disability claim?

A Navy VA benefits lawyer can help you correct or avoid errors that may lower your disability rating or undermine your claim. The VA often denies benefits based on mistakes like:

• Submitting incomplete, outdated, or vague information
• Not including medical documentation from their doctor
• Providing insufficient evidence of a service connection
• Omitting documentation for a Secondary Condition
• Missing a C&P exam
• Excluding evidence of mental conditions

It is important to consult with a Navy VA benefits lawyer to understand precisely why the VA denied your claim. The reason behind your VA denial is often key to determining which appeals path you should select.

How do I know if I qualify for VA disability benefits as a Blue Water Navy veteran?

If you want to qualify as a Blue Water Navy veteran, you have to prove that you served in an area that the VA has designated as an exposure site. The VA can compare your service records to its list of Blue Water toxic exposure locations to determine your eligibility. 

Additionally, you will need to provide either a diagnosis for an Agent Orange presumptive condition or evidence of a medical nexus between your diagnosis and your in-service Agent Orange exposure to qualify for VA disability benefits as a Blue Water Navy veteran.

Can I file a VA disability benefits claim before the Navy officially discharges me?

Navy personnel have the option to file a pre-discharge claim for disability benefits for a service-related condition under certain circumstances. The window to file a pre-discharge claim is when you have between 90 and 180 days of active duty service remaining.