VA Benefits Overview

Various benefits may be available to Veterans and their families through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs ("VA"). Unfortunately, many veterans have no idea about the benefits they are entitled to receive in exchange for the services they gave and the sacrifices they made in defense of our country.

Application and Appeals Process

The Veterans benefits application process can be long and involve many appeals. At Sackett and Herrera, our number one priority is to make this process as simple and straightforward as possible.

• Filing a claim
• Appealing a claim
• Explaining VA ratings and retroactive awards
• Reopening previously denied service connection claims
• Helping you with Veteran's compensation claims and Social Security disability claims

Presumptive Disability Claims

When veterans with similar experiences have higher rates of certain types of illnesses, the federal government may create a presumptive for that illness. By doing so, they "presume" that the illness was caused by the military service. This is considered a "presumptive" disability claim.

• Recent Separatees
• Vietnam Veterans and Agent Orange
• Former Prisoners of War
• Gulf War Illness
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease

Injuries / Conditions

Disability Compensation is for veterans who have conditions that were caused or aggravated by their service in the military. These conditions cover various physical injuries and emotional conditions.

The bottom line: If you have a current physical or mental condition, and it is related to your military service, then apply for Disability Compensation. Even if the condition seems minor now, you should not wait to apply. We can help you!