Our SC Veterans’ Advocates Team is Here to Help
For many military servicemembers and veterans, a disabling injury or illness is an unfortunate aftermath of their time spent in service to our country. If you’ve sacrificed during your service and feel you’ve lost something due to your disability, you do not need to suffer alone.
Our SC Veterans’ Advocates Team is here to stand beside you while you go after the VA Disability benefits you deserve.
VA Disability Compensation — Eligibility Criteria
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is the federal agency responsible for administering VA benefits, healthcare, and cemetery services. It also sets the eligibility criteria and ratings for veterans’ disability compensation.
To qualify for veterans disability benefits or compensation, veterans must have a current illness or injury (known as a condition) that impairs their well-being, and provide proof of active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training service. Additionally, disabled veterans must meet one of the following conditions:
- The condition occurred during military service, and there is a direct link between the condition and the current disability
- A pre-existing condition was aggravated or worsened by military service
- The disability is related to active-duty service but did not manifest until after discharge from service
VA Disability — Survivor Claims
If you are a family member or loved one of a deceased military servicemember or veteran, certain VA disability benefits may be available to help make ends meet after your loss.
Children, surviving spouses, and in some cases dependent parents may all qualify for VA disability survivor benefits, if certain requirements are met.
There are four main types of VA disability survivor Claims, each with its own eligibility criteria and varying compensation levels, depending on factors such as the cause of the veteran’s death, the survivor’s income and assets, and the veteran’s service record. Contact us at Bluestein Attorneys, and a skilled VA disability lawyer from our team will get back to you to determine your eligibility and decide on the best approach moving forward.
Is Applying for VA Disability Benefits Worth the Time and Trouble?
For many veterans who have sustained injuries or illnesses during their service, applying for VA disability benefits can provide crucial financial assistance and access to healthcare. However, the application process can often seem daunting and time-consuming, making some hesitate to embark on this journey.
The VA disability claims process can indeed be challenging to navigate, with strict deadlines, complex regulations, extensive documentation, and specific evidentiary requirements. However, as complex as the process can be, the potential benefits make it well worth the time and effort, especially when you have dedicated legal support by your side.
With a skilled VA disability lawyer from Bluestein Attorneys advocating for you, you can have confidence that your claim will be properly prepared and presented. Our goal is to make the entire process as seamless as possible for our clients, taking the bulk of the troublesome tasks off their shoulders so they can focus on their well-being while we fight for the benefits they deserve.
Why Choose
Bluestein Attorneys?
Our VA Disability team is made up of military veterans themselves.
We’re not just passionate about helping veterans and servicemembers access the VA Disability benefits their service entitles them to – members of our team have also served and understand the unique pressures and complexities of military life.
Meet Our
VA Disability Team
Tim Mercer
SGT, USMCR (US Marine Corps Reserves ’09-’15)
After seeing my friends and fellow Marines struggle with the VA, I knew that there was a pervasive issue with the benefits system. Any help that I can provide is deeply gratifying and personally rewarding.”
Andrew Thibault
U.S. Marine Corps
When I came home from Iraq, I saw many veterans struggle to obtain the benefits they had earned. Many had given up on the process, leaving behind compensation and resources that could change their lives. I wanted to help them navigate that process. I want to ensure that we are not leaving anyone behind.
Client Testimonials
“Great staff, always very attentive to your needs. Attorney Tim Mercer has been doing a fantastic job with my VA case. Always keeping me up to date and informed. If you are a veteran and are in need of legal assistance with your case, I highly recommend the Bluestein firm, and attorney Tim Mercer.”
“As a disabled vet, I struggled with the government bureaucracy of filing a VA claim. The attorney who represented me at Bluestein Attorney was extremely professional and helped facilitate the claim process. I’m 100% happy with the outcome. I highly recommend this organization to all veterans who are in need of guidance in filing their VA claims.”
“Very professional, and will get the job done. They are friendly as well! Tim Mercer is my attorney. He will help you because he is a veteran himself and he knows what we vets go through. He understands and cares, so that’s someone you would need on your side! I would highly recommend!”
“Bluestein attorneys were relentless in defending my disability claim as a veteran with the Veteran’s Administration. They researched and found supporting information. I am truly thank for their work.”
You Served Our Country. Now It’s Our Turn to Help You.
If you’ve already received a decision and your benefits do not match the severity of your injury or its impact on your daily life, our VA Disability team can help you appeal a VA Disability decision or walk you through the process of filing for VA Disability benefits, helping you to be fully prepared to explain your situation and prove your illness or injury is service-connected.
To request your FREE VA Disability benefits consultation, give us a call at (803) 877-6521 or just fill out the form on this page.
