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How To Increase My VA Disability Rating – Do I Hire a VA Disability Expert or Use VSO?

VA Disability Expert May Save You Valuable Time Getting Your Increased Rating
VA Disability Expert May Save You Valuable Time Getting Your Increased Rating

Veterans often hire private disability experts instead of using free Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) for several key reasons. While its always optimal to use a service that comes with no costs, the results can directly relate at no fault of the VSO. Whenever a service is offered at no costs, you can imagine the people waiting in lines. All to say, it may be recommended to know all your options.  Ask your VSO his/or her’s closing ratios for higher ratings, their load factors and how quickly they’ll be able to work your case.  For now, here are a few reasons many veterans hire a VA Disabilty Rating expert:

  1. Expertise in complex cases – Private firms often specialize in challenging claims involving multiple conditions, mental health issues, or rare diseases that may require more specialized knowledge.
  2. Dedicated attention – While VSOs manage large caseloads, private experts typically handle fewer cases, potentially offering more personalized attention and time for each veteran’s claim.
  3. Persistence through appeals – Many veterans turn to private experts after initial denials, as these specialists often have extensive experience navigating the appeals process, including higher-level reviews and Board of Veterans’ Appeals hearings.
  4. Medical evidence development – Private firms frequently work with medical experts to develop stronger nexus opinions and medical evidence packages tailored to VA requirements.
  5. Previous negative experiences – Some veterans hire experts after unsuccessful experiences with VSOs, believing their claims weren’t given adequate attention or expertise.
  6. Accountability – The fee structure (typically contingency-based) creates a financial incentive for private experts to succeed with claims.
  7. Speed concerns – Some veterans perceive that private experts may move claims forward more quickly than VSOs with high caseloads.

It’s worth noting that many VSOs provide excellent service, and the choice between a private expert or VSO depends on individual circumstances, claim complexity, and personal preferences. Private experts typically charge a percentage of retroactive benefits awarded (usually capped at 20-33%), while VSO services are free.

If you would like to speak to a VA Disability Expert, click here. Your evaluation call can be very educational and cost you nothing.

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