Hiring an Attorney Discussions on S. 3421

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   Dissatisfaction with attorney, terminate? 1 2 3 4 7

   January 21 by Rivet62

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   I honestly don't know where to begin except I know I should end my claims representation, I think. I am at the point where I can and should terminate my agreement with my attorney, I think. My retro-pay for TDIU could have paid my house off. Yeah I know nothing's guaranteed, but the chances do increase when the VA form for TDIU is at least submitted. He failed to file the form for TDIU in June 2018, in fact did not file anything at all after I sent him weeks and weeks of compiled documents for the purpose. What a waste of my time. VA simply was not made aware that I wanted TDIU. Instead, he submits interest in TDIU on our NOD saying "did not consider TDIU". …

   

   Last reply by Rivet62, Yesterday at 12:15 AM

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   A great attorney 1 2 3 4 5

   June 19, 2020 by Christie

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   I just want to put this info out there..a great attorney if you need one..Woods and Woods The Veterans Lawyers (866)232-5777 . They only charge 20%. They are based out of Indiana, but cover all 50 states as a VA lawyer does not need to be in the state that you live in. I recommended them, well, because after 21 years of fighting, I am finally 100% unemployable. (was 80). If you have been fighting like I have...and well, the years are flying by to no avail...CALL THEM!!!!!!

   

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   Second filing for worsening conditions 1 2 3 4

   November 24, 2020 by Lighthouse

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   I submitted a follow on claim four years after my initial claim for worsening conditions. I got a notification (accidentally) from QTM to schedule two C&P exams about 30 miles in opposite directions. I live in NYC. Being an 8D, I checked out the doctors. For PTSD, I was assigned a child psychologist. For my back and ankles, I was assigned a nurse practitioner with no specialized experience in osteopathic or neurologic disorders. I cancelled all the appointments and call the VA. I asked to have my C&P exams conducted only at a VA facility near me. Chad, the nice VA guy said he would change my preference but it would take longer to get my C&P exam. I am…

   

   Last reply by Buck52, November 30, 2020

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   Can anyone recommend an attorney to help with an effective date appeal?

   January 14, 2020 by LightningFan75

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   I need help appealing my PTSD and right shoulder condition effective dates. My PTSD condition has been in deferment since 2018 and was closed Dec 26. 2019. I was awarded 30% as of Sept 2019 ( They claim I submitted a supplemental claim then when in fact it was in June of 2019) and 70% as of Dec 13 2019 when I had a 3rd C&P MH exam to straighten out the previous 2 exams which were full of inaccuracies. They state the Dec 13th exam is when 70% was factually proven. My shoulder condition was originally claimed in April 2017 and my Service records show an injury to my shoulder but the C&P did a less than thorough exam and claimed it was less likely than …

   

   Last reply by LightningFan75, January 15, 2020
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   Remove Feduciary

   June 25, 2019 by Double-A.Wink

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   Hello, I am 100% service connected veteran. I was recently in a locked Psychiatric Facility that the VA paid for. I was there for a year. I deal with the symptoms of schizo-affective disorder in many different ways. one way that doesnt really work is drugs. i would use drugs to make the voices go away. it would work but only for a short time. after i would come down the voices would be even more active which lead me to use again and again. This created a vicious cycle and it wont me up in a locked psych facility not once but twice. i have been clean now for 9 months and 22 days. i feel i am financially competent and can handle my own financial affairs. i have been wi…

   

   Last reply by broncovet, June 26, 2019
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   Disabled Veteran w/ Service Dog 1 2

   July 8, 2018 by chrisp4995

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   Accepted to Practice at CAVC 1 2 3 4

   March 11, 2018 by asknod

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   Finally- one of your very own members is accepted at the Court... https://asknod.org/2018/02/07/beyond-the-yellow-brick-road-road-trip/

   

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   Lawyer Has Agreed To Represent Me At Bva ? About % Of Retro Being Charged 1 2 3 4 5

   March 3, 2013 by TANKERJOE0

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   So excited the first of several lawyer's I contacted agreed to take my case but says he charges 30% of retro? This amount seems high to me? I thought 20% was the max rate? Decisions decisions decisions?

   

   Last reply by Lemuel, November 15, 2017

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    Need attorney for Wyoming or California 1 2 3 4

    August 31, 2017 by Lemuel

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    Need an attorney for Wyoming or California for a complicated case. SF-95 Tort case. Reopening of class action case: 19880802 Bray vs Derwinski docket log.pdf Have some cash and credit for costs expected to be over $100,000 to get through discovery if we can get that far. Will pay hourly for start effort. Then law allows 20% to 1/3. possibly 40% for my individual case contingency since two state action. A lot of recent NIH research publications providing new evidence. Mr. Bray claims a “legal disability” under Mr. Curtis’s cited Title 28, Section 2401 (a) of 3 years from August 15, 2015 instead of (b) and further claims a “Misrepresentation of Fac…

    

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    Veteran Attorney for St. Louis, MO

    August 13, 2017 by WomanMarine

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    C&P showed disability, but VA said not service connected, when DoD states connected. Now it is time for an attorney to NOD. Any suggestions?

    

    Last reply by WomanMarine, August 13, 2017

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    Advice Or Suggestions

    October 19, 2013 by SueEdel

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    Considering hiring an attorney. I've looked through the NOVA list. Not sure exactly where to start. Does it matter if the firm is located near by? I used an attorney a few states away for my parents Aid and Attendance Pensions. Happy with the results but this firm does not deal with any other veteran's issues. I thought that as long as the firm was in the same time zone--it would be kosher. Other than that--I understand I need to contact several firms and engage them in conversation, etc. It still feels like I am picking someone out of the hat without someone suggesting a few good firms. I am in Ohio. 10 minutes from Michigan. 50 miles from border of Indiana. …

    

    Last reply by SueEdel, June 14, 2017
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    Non-Attorney Va Claims Practitioner 1 2 3 4 5

    July 26, 2015 by asknod

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    After doing this for over 26 years, I have decided to go feet dry and apply for the non-attorney practitioner's license and take the test. The VA website on it says the process takes about a year. No surprises there, huh? Thus, God and VA willing, I'll be making life miserable for VA raters for years to come. Having now been declared officially "cured" of my Hepatitis C, I feel it's time to get back to work. Being 20-year protected, I can't be pole-axed with a reduction.

    

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    Firing Your Lawyer? 1 2 3

    February 21, 2014 by dav_marine72

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    I assume once your under contract there is no way to get out with your lawyer? I would assume you need to prove some type of malice on their part? Not happy with my current attorney but I think I'm stuck until appeal process is over which means until I die. Anyone know if there is anyway out?

    

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    Gordon & Doner (injuredveterans.com) 1 2 3

    February 1, 2016 by ShuMan

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    Any one ever used Law Offices of Gordon & Doner (injuredveterans.com). Everyone I have spoke too so far there has been great and they agreed to take my case. I just wanted to see if anyone else has used them in the past?

    

    Last reply by Berta, February 5, 2016

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    Lawyer recommendation Chicago

    October 25, 2015 by hulamatt

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    Happened in florida but im moving

    

    Last reply by bluenote, December 18, 2015