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tdiu My Daughter Is Looking At This Firm
by Guest terrysturgis- 9 replies
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My daughter has contacted this firm to see if they will represent her on her claim for TDIU. They are in Syracuse, Ney York. She found them on the NOVA site. Anyone had experience with them? Thanks.
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Hi y'all- I'm new... please bear with me.... I have PTSD & had a meltdown in Jan. while working on my claim. ( Been doing an excellent job of Avoidance for 20+ years and it came back at once - danged therapists...). Got put on a 72 hour hold including state mandated transport in a cage car to facility. Anyway- The ambulance company, AMR, didn't bother to pick me up for 9 hours after they were called, then sent me a bill for $3500 for taking me 88 miles. (for that amount I should have gotten strawberries and champagne on the trip) I sent them the VA information. I got another letter from AMR. I called the VA & verified that the claim was being processed.…
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I saw a website for a lawyer that specializes in VA and SS disability cases. He says on his webpage that sometime the award can go back further than the date of filing. Can this be true? I though the law changed and that the date was set to the date the claim was filed. If it can go back further, would the following set of circumstances warrant go back before the file date? In 1982, I was diagnosed with what is now called HIV. By 1994, I was classified as totally disabled by Social Security and have been on SS Disability ever since. About a little over 4 years ago I learned that I had PTSD-MST stemming from my military service (1974-1979). At first, I filed a clai…
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I'm strongly considering turning my case over to a lawyer, so I want to know what is the incentive for a lawyer to get my case closed quicker rather than later? If they operate on a percentage of the recovered funds then doesn't it make more sense for them to let it drag out a bit to increase their cut? I have a natural distrust of lawyers. The only incentive I can think of is to switch law firms if I think that it is lasting too long, then I would think that they get nothing and that the new firm would try to get it closed out quickly in order to collect the check with little time involved. I realize that quality of the work is important, so that angle goes without…
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I searched and found a little info on him here. I would like to hear from members who have actually used him . What there overall opinion was / outcome , good or bad. Secretary told me 30 % was his rate , i thought i read somewhere it was 20 % an attorney could charge. Any feedback appreciated. Sgt
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I would like to hear of anyone's experiences suing Tricare for first committing to a hospital or physician to pay for services, and then reneging on that commitment. Were you successful, did they pay the charges, plus any attorney and court costs? Who was your attorney? I can briefly discuss details, if needed. The surgery was for a service connected back injury, but performed in a civilian hospital by the veteran's preference. Right now, we need an attorney familiar with suing Tricare.
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Hi, I recently won a claim and I sent my attorney his contingency fee (30%) out of my direct deposited back monies check. My attorney had it set up so I would get all the back claim money and I would would then pay him myself. I did that last Friday. When I returned from mailing his check and checked my regular mail there was a U.S. Treasury check -- for not much less than what I had just sent (same day --weird). I thought, what's this? There was no letter. There was an attached check stub that had some writing on it and part of it read: ATTYFEES. (Obviously, that stands for Attorney Fees.) But there was no reference to VA. I certainly have no business …
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I have petitioned v.a. for a dro review in Honolulu and have a vso, but am considering hiring a lawyer here in Hawaii/Honolulu. Does anyone know a good lawyer with experience winning v.a. cases???? Thanks and God Bless !!!!
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anyoe know of any
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I got an increase in my rating for PTSD to 70% and VA says "a finding of incompetency is proposed" since my wife handles all my financial affairs. Do I need a lawyer to designate my wife as my fiduciary?
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i just was wondering if any body might know anything about this law firm . seems the guy is a decorated vietnam veteran. i am lawyer shopping and checking any input would be appreciated. berry kelly & wythers
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Hey everyone, In feb. I was wrongfully terminated at work fired because i have ptsd. well i filed an eeoc complaint here in florida and it is almost dont investigating. They are going to give me a right to sue letter and was wondering if anyone knows a good attorney for this?? thanks
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Just want to get some opinions here. I just had SC surgery at VAMC Asheville in January. This past Friday, coincidentally the 13th, I had my final follow up with the surgeon. He just now tells me that as a result of the surgery, I will be on a 5lbs lifting restriction for the rest of my life. My surgery was to "repair" an abdominal hernia with incarcerated colon caused by a right nephrectomy that I had while in service. Now the doctor tells me that the "repair" is holding, he does not know for how long, and if it fails, it will not be repaired again. Hence, the 5lbs restriction. At this time, he will not put all of this in writing. Don't know why, but I'm working on it. M…
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somewhere recently ,I saw a post that showed a training program for attorneys to take that certifies them in Veterans legal issues.Does anyone have that site.Kindest Regards
Last reply by atlaturne, -
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usually it is a good idea to shop around but wanted to ask if it is a good idea to submit a VA claims denial to a few of the legal groups who represent vets. such as these two: www.legalhelpforveterans.com http://www.veteranslaw.com from Internet research they both appear highly recommended. i was thinking of sending both my claims denial and compare notes as to fees, and responses, etc. or should i toss a coin and just go with one?
Last reply by Ufrustrated2, -
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I remember there was a website that had the best and worst lawyers to help a vet but cant remember the address.Can anyone help?
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Who is the best attorney out there?I got Mr Ravin any suggestion?
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I served in the 1st Marines in Korea and fought at the Chosin Reservoir. I have 100% VA disability status. I recently went to the VA in Massachusetts for a routine colonoscopy procedure which ended in disaster. During the procedure, the VA Dr. ruptured my spleen. I then had 4 hour emergency surgery where my spleen was removed. I have not been the same since and I am still recovering from the ordeal. Any guidance on how I can pursue legal action would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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Rick Briggs Fausone Bohn, LLP 41820 West Six Mile Road, Suite 103 Northville, MI 48168-2755 (248) 380-0000 tel. (248) 380-3434 fax rbriggs@fb-firm.com www.fb-firm.com They will consider VA representation after June on case by case basis- I hope I can find more lawyers who will too- But just remember - it is up to a lawyer to take a case- some claims may well be found that lawyers wont want them- I worked for lawyers- evidence is everything- and presenting a case well can mean whether they will take the case or not. It is always best to get all the evidence you can whether you chose to hire a lawyer or not.
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There is a group of Attorneys,(who kick Butt) located in Montgomery,Alabama. I just eMailed them to see if they would be taking on the VA-helping us with our claim. Might help if Vets would sent them eMail asking for there help. You can check them out at BeasleyAllen.com webmaster@beasleyallen.com (eMail) We really need to try to get Attorneys who are willing to learn VA Law,to be on our side. June 2007 is just around the corner.
Last reply by Arch, -
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i found this lawyers site on jim strickland and sent them a copy of my lowball rating at amc. i received notice from them on veterans day they are looking into my claim. said would take two to four weeks to evaluate. i think they are the ones i am going with if they decide to take it. i am glad i did not jump on another lawyer that contacted me and said would represent me even though they may be good just dont know . fauson i think is the guys name for legal help for veterans . i was wondering if any body may have heard or used them. i am just kinda following my instincts
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I received results of MRI and xrays of C-T & Lumbar spine today. Currently rated at 10% for spine disease which is a joke. MRI shows C3-4DDD, significant spinal stenosis, protusion and spurring, mild deformity to the right side of the cord, C4-5disc bulge and spur contacting cord, C5-6 mild to moderate ddd, wide combination of disc protusion and spur mild deformity to the right side of the cord and again slightly deforming the anterior margin of cord causing significant stenosis of the right foramen. xrays show lumbar ankylosis spondylosis, C spine mild spondylosis, T-spine ankylosis spondylosis, spacing slightly narrowed from T10 through T12. enlarged pedicle on rt …
Last reply by Berta, -
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If you are hiring an attorney, it might be worth it to wait until the answer, from the VA, to your first NOD. CRS_Report_for_Congress.pdf Legal Representation for Veterans Since the American Civil War, Congress has regulated the representation of veterans before the VA and its predecessors. This regulation has continued to evolve over the years, with Congress establishing various standards for representation, criteria and guidelines for fees, and limitation on when a veteran may engage the services of an attorney (on a fee basis) to represent him or her in the appeals process. The VA claims appeal process is a detailed multistep procedure.4…
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Hi I have been dying to talk to someone about this and unfortunately can't seem to find a good place to post this question or any actual real, live person to answer it so I'm going to just throw it out & apologize in advance if its off topic where I'm posting. Hopefully it's not though: So...I was discharged in the end of 2005 after 4 years of AD in the Navy. I had a brain tumor & long story short, they screwed me BIG TIME on the med board. I had hired a lawyer because before tossing me out with 0% they tried to stick me back on duty after brain surgery & it was a huge mess, I didn't know where I was from one minute to the next, etc. They found me "fi…
Last reply by Wings, -
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Well, I went ahead and hired an attorney. I know I reached 30% on my own, pretty much. Now I am awaiting a DRO hearing on a rating increase. Plus, I was denied tinnitus recently and have a claim for typhus going back to 1971. That I want to reopen. The atty., won't cost me out of pocket, only 20% of any award, nothing prior or future. They also handle any IMO'S, that are needed. They must feel I have a case or they would not have taken it. I think it will take a lot of pressure off me. Have not signed any papers yet. Any feedback, would be appreciated.
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