If the symptoms associated with your service-related disability have increased over the years, you can file a claim for an increased rating with the Bureau of Veterans Affairs (BVA). A higher rating will result in higher benefits. If your disability prevents you from working, you can also apply for Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU).
At the law firm of Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD, our lawyers will help you receive the maximum benefits you deserve for your disability. With offices in Rhode Island and Washington, D.C., we handle appeals of disability claims for veterans nationwide.
When Can I Receive an Increased Rating Claim?
A claim for an increased disability rating is based solely on whether your symptoms have increased since your last rating. The BVA treats an increased rating as a new disability claim, so you will need to file a new claim with your VA regional office. Our lawyers can assist you in obtaining the proper medical evidence to support your claim.
When Can I Apply for TDIU?
If your disability prevents you from working, you can apply for Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability. Our lawyers will consult medical and vocational experts as needed to provide opinions about whether you are physically able to work.
Our lawyers can assist you at any stage in the process. If your claim has been denied, our lawyers will work to have your disability claim reopened by the BVA and seek to have your denial overturned. We will use a strategy carefully designed for the facts of your case and your unique circumstances to help you get all of the benefits you deserve.
For More Information
If you have been denied a veterans benefits claim for increased rating or TDIU, call 800-544-9144 / 800-250-7286 or complete the contact form on this website.
