Interview: Veteran Disability Benefits Denied?

If you're a veteran, you can seek disability benefits, better known as VA compensation. However, this process is complicated, and often requires a legal professional to help guide you through it. There are plenty of traps to fall into and mistakes to make if you're not familiar with the process.

Marc Whitehead is a disability attorney who handles cases all over the nation. In this video, he explains everything veterans need to know about seeking disability benefits, and what to do if a claim is denied.

Topics covered in this video:

• When can a veteran seek disability benefits?
• Is combat a factor in seeking VA compensation?
• What is VA compensation?
• How do veterans apply for disability benefits?
• How can veterans apply for VA compensation?
• How should veterans prove they qualify for VA compensation?
• What happens after you apply? What if your claim is denied?
• When do you need to get a lawyer involved?
• Do you need a lawyer accredited within the VA system?
• Can you get veterans benefits and Social Security Disability benefits simultaneously?
• Can veterans' family members seek benefits?
• What’s a good resource for more information on VA compensation?
• What is it like to meet with a disability attorney?
• How long does the VA compensation process take?

Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only. In some states, this video may be deemed Attorney Advertising. The choice of lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely on advertisements.