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At McKeown Law,
We’ve Committed Ourselves to
Uphold the Government’s Promise.
Applying our experience as former VA decision-makers and our most current understanding of VA disability laws, we can review your military and VA records to uncover strategies that will unlock the compensation you’re entitled to based on your unique military experience.
HOW WE HELP OUR CLIENTS OBTAIN MAXIMUM VA BENEFITS
Understanding Our VA Benefit Process
Step 1:
Free Initial Consultation
During a call scheduled at your convenience, we’ll gather basic information about your military service and provide you with an overview of the services we provide. Should you move forward
Step 1:
Free Initial Consultation
During a call scheduled at your convenience, we’ll gather basic information about your military service and provide you with an overview of the services we provide. Should you move forward with our firm, there is never any upfront money required nor any out-of-pocket money if we win your case. If we do not secure additional compensation, there is never a fee for our services.
Step 2:
Folder Access & Initial Assessment
After your free initial consultation, we’ll begin by requesting electronic access to your VA file. Once the VA grants that access, we’ll conduct an initial assessment of all key documents
Step 2:
Folder Access & Initial Assessment
After your free initial consultation, we’ll begin by requesting electronic access to your VA file. Once the VA grants that access, we’ll conduct an initial assessment of all key documents relating to your case. This assessment establishes a baseline set of facts that helps us set guidelines for the medical team’s review of your active duty medical records.
Step 3:
Medical Review
Following the guidelines we’ve set, an independent medical examiner will review your active duty medical records, searching for any evidence establishing or indicating the onset of VA-recognized disabilities during military
Step 3:
Medical Review
Following the guidelines we’ve set, an independent medical examiner will review your active duty medical records, searching for any evidence establishing or indicating the onset of VA-recognized disabilities during military service. By finding previously identified conditions, these medical findings help us accurately determine your potential eligibility for VA compensation.
Step 4:
Attorney Review
Your attorney will review the medical team’s findings and the record of any previously service-connected conditions (if you’ve previously applied for compensation) to determine if you could be entitled to
Step 4:
Attorney Review
Your attorney will review the medical team’s findings and the record of any previously service-connected conditions (if you’ve previously applied for compensation) to determine if you could be entitled to additional VA compensation. Your attorney then compiles a list of the issues potentially entitling you to additional compensation, along with instructions for our case managers to gather relevant facts needed to accurately assess each condition.
Step 5:
Case Manager Consultation
Once the attorney review is complete, we’ll arrange for a consultation with one of our case managers at a date and time of your choosing. The case manager will discuss
Step 5:
Case Manager Consultation
Once the attorney review is complete, we’ll arrange for a consultation with one of our case managers at a date and time of your choosing. The case manager will discuss facts relating to your VA compensation case and collect the information your attorney needs to make an accurate assessment of your case.
Step 6:
Final Attorney Assessment
Based on information collected during your case manager consultation, your attorney will pinpoint the issues likely entitling you to additional VA compensation and devise an optimal strategy for maximizing your
Step 6:
Final Attorney Assessment
Based on information collected during your case manager consultation, your attorney will pinpoint the issues likely entitling you to additional VA compensation and devise an optimal strategy for maximizing your VA compensation without jeopardizing any payments you are currently receiving. Should you agree with our recommendations, we’ll submit the appropriate paperwork to the VA to initiate your case. If your attorney determines no additional compensation is available or that pursuing additional compensation would pose a risk to compensation benefits you may already be receiving, then we’ll inform you of that and waive any fees associated with our review.
Step 7:
VA Examination
After your case is submitted to the VA, you’ll need to attend VA medical examinations for each condition raised. We’ll prepare you for these exams by giving instructions on what
Step 7:
VA Examination
After your case is submitted to the VA, you’ll need to attend VA medical examinations for each condition raised. We’ll prepare you for these exams by giving instructions on what matters most for each condition and what doesn’t based on our experience with previous clients and our most current understanding of the VA process. We’ll help you avoid common pitfalls so you can ensure that only relevant information gets communicated.
Step 8:
VA Correspondence
While your claim is pending, you’ll receive various notices and requests for information from the VA. Your attorney receives copies of all this correspondence and will interact with the VA
Step 8:
VA Correspondence
While your claim is pending, you’ll receive various notices and requests for information from the VA. Your attorney receives copies of all this correspondence and will interact with the VA on your behalf when necessary. If anything requires your attention, your attorney will let you know.
Step 9:
Decision on Benefits
Once the VA completes its review of your case, you’ll receive a decision on benefits. Your attorney will review each of these decisions as the VA releases them, and if
Step 9:
Decision on Benefits
Once the VA completes its review of your case, you’ll receive a decision on benefits. Your attorney will review each of these decisions as the VA releases them, and if they disagree with the VA’s decision, we will continue our fight to secure maximum benefits on your behalf.
