Should a Veteran Request a Board Hearing After a Denial?

You have just received notification that your VA disability claim has been denied. This initial denial, while unfortunate, is not the end of the road for your claim. You do have options to have your denial reviewed, including requesting a veterans law judge with the Board of Veterans’ Appeals review your claim. When you choose to appeal your claim denial to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, you have a choice whether to request a hearing on your claim. The other option is to allow the judge to make their ruling based on the evidence submitted to them for review. Is there an advantage to requesting a hearing? Like most legal questions, the answer is, “It depends on your situation.” If your initial VA claim has been denied, you can increase your chances of a successful appeal by hiring experienced veteran disability appeals lawyers at Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia. Call us at (800) 320-HELP or submit our online contact form to schedule your free case evaluation today.  The Different Levels of VA Appeals That You Can Pursue Navigating the VA appeals process can be a crucial step for veterans seeking to secure the benefits they deserve after an initial claim...