Law Offices of Terri D. Mason, P.C.

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Baltimore Veterans’ Benefits Attorney Appeals Claim Denials

MD lawyer helps our heroes get the care they need

Veterans benefits are the means by which a grateful nation fulfills the duty expressed by President Lincoln “to bind up the nation’s wounds, to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan.” Yet, a cost-conscious and impersonal bureaucracy often denies applicants access to compensation and assistance to which they are entitled. Law Offices of Terri D. Mason, P.C. advocates on behalf of veterans and their families, ensuring just decisions on such matters as:

I work with veterans to get them the treatment and benefits that they deserve.

Understanding VA applications and appeals

To receive your veterans benefits, you must submit a claim to the Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA then decides how much, if any, compensation or assistance you may receive. If you are not satisfied with the VA’s decision, you must submit a Notice of Disagreement. This begins what can be a lengthy, involved appeal process. But don’t be discouraged; appeals have become as much a part of the system as the initial application. And, at this stage, you can retain professional counsel.

Recent federal law helps veterans appealing denial of benefits

The Veterans Benefits and Health Care and Information Technology Act of 2006 allows veterans to retain legal representation after they send in a Notice of Disagreement. Since the laws governing veterans affairs are lengthy and complex, having a trained lawyer guide you through your appeal process can greatly improve your chances for approval. I can help you compile a comprehensive and compelling case file and can represent you at your hearing before the Board of Veterans Affairs. If necessary, I’ll even carry your appeal to the U.S, Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.

Contact a determined MD attorney fighting for veterans benefits

To schedule a consultation with Law Offices of Terri D. Mason, P.C. in my Baltimore, MD office, call 443-948-7772 or contact me online.

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