Any law firms represent less than 100%?

[USMCNASA]

I am currently rated at 30% combined.  I submit a new claim for disabilities not on my original claim.  I got denied.

I've reached put to several firms for help, and all of them have said they either only represent low income/unemployed vets or vets seeking 100% or Total Disability.

Anyone know of firms that help for less than 100%?

I'm pretty mad about my denial, as QTC was contracted for my appointments.  I had 3 C&P appointments in 2021, during September.  There was no mention of any additional appointments.  Then out of nowhere I was emailed on Feb 7th about an appointment on the 9th (which went to junk mail).  I received a paper packet in the mail from QTC postmarked on the 9th, for said appointment on the 9th.  I was out of town, so i did not see the packet until March, but even if I was home I wouldn't have seen the packet until the afternoon, on the 9th, which would have been too late.  So, I missed the appointment. On Feb 14th a decision was made.

I went into this with hopes I would get fair treatment, but this experience really makes me feel like the cards are stacked against me, and I need help from someone else to have a chance.

Thanks for any info,

 

Rob

[letushavemrebread]

Hello SIr

You have been told a series of lies, but thankfully for all of us we now have internet forums to help us all.  There is no such thing as a final claim.  There is only VA Law, VA interpretation of the law and VA direct deposit employees sending you microwave letters in bold print to make  you think they created the world.  I am a legal assistant in New England and I went into the benefits  scope area because I met so many granola bar VSO/ Lawyers.  One lawyer requested a 5k entry fee and a 5k board appearance fee, so yes scumbags all over the globe have taken flight against US Veterans from all branches. You can inbox me and I will give you more information, but what you have run into are a series of lazy, money hungry people.  

FILE SOP:  The key components of any file for a soldier are the CFILE, Military Records, My Healthy Vet and FOIA is something is missing or not present.

I have gotten back files from DOD agencies and found simple stuff like high blood pressure and I even worked on a soldier who recieved severance pay for disability, but the lovely VA said he did not have service connected disabilities.  It can be frustrating when you are talking to the wrong people and good lordy the dumb people make you wish for robots.

So breathe a sigh of relief because you will eventually find the right law and the application of it.

As stated before if you would life information for a reputable prior service attorney who kicks helmetheads and gets action pm me.

 

I wish you the best that life has to offer.

NAMASTE

[letushavemrebread]

On 3/15/2022 at 8:43 AM, Vync said:

I had the same thing happen. I had a claim awaiting a C&P exam. While at the VAMC, the scheduling clerk told me not to miss my C&P exam. It was for the same day in another building. Fortunately, I called them and was able to reschedule. When I got home, the appointment letter was waiting in my mailbox and postmarked the preceding day.

A couple of years, I had an LHI exam and I was able to get a copy of the exam quickly (can't really do that any more). The examiner opined on an unrelated issue. I called LHI and they said they could do nothing, but I needed to contact the VA. I called them and told my claim was still open w/o decision yet, but they would send a message over to the rater. I also submitted an IRIS request informing them the exam was inadequate. The next day the decision letter was inserted into the system, claim denied, and I had to refile.

Lately, the VA has worked to try and turn around claims much faster than 10 years ago. Personally, I believe that the VA should make three attempts to get exams scheduled and completed. This one and done approach is clearly anti-veteran and pro-VA to help them make their numbers look more appealing. Heck, even if the post office attempts to deliver a package requiring a signature, they make three attempts.

I have been dealing with LHI,QTC, Labcorp and the other politician owned companies for a few years, but a conversation last year took the forks:

I recieved three exams in a guesswork framework type of thingy. 

After doing those exams(about three weeks after all completed exams) I recieved a missed called from QTC at about 10am

I didn't have any new claims so I wondered why they were calling me again after having completed the final exam?

At about 12pm that same day I get a confirmation text from QTC/CTQ-or whatever initials they keep switching  to-

The text message said that I have been schedule for an exam the following week for Monday 9am.  Totally suspicious stuff. 

Mind you this information came from a totally new phone number not before seen within my phone.  

I thought it was a phishing/ spam attack. I got my phone and called the phone numbers from my previous apppointments that year and they were delighted to speak with me and notify me of their policy:

 

QTC-LHI-ABCD-ZQY scheduling companies has a policy that they "attempt" to "contact" you three times.  The agent then told me that when Veterans are not able to be reached three times,

QTC-LHI-ABCD scheduling company then auto schedules you an appointment  ON YOUR BEHALF  WITHOUT CONSENT

to "prevent" the case from going back to the Board of Appeals or REgional Office whomever requested such action.

Listen, I watch porn, I've got the best phone service in the world and the best phone reception, never had a dropped porno (thanks Verizon), somehow I missed three phone calls.......  Okay Willis+

 

What this really is, is that QTC-LHU-ABCD scheduling companies cannot bill VA if they cannot contact you.  So these lovely lovely direct deposit employees are pulling gears so they can bill the VA.  

It is totally amazing that a process to "streamline" claims is creating extra steps to hi-jack the process and rest on false laurels and nexus letters.

Let Us Continue to Hold them Accountable

[Vync]

@letushavemrebreadWow, that's just crazy. That sounds like you might have received some phishing attempts. The VA recently sent out emails to warn vets about those things. However, it does sound suspiciously like they might be trying to scam the VA for billing like you noted. I guess the only way to find out for sure is to call the 1-800 Peggy number and see if they really did make those attempts.

Prior to my last C&P exam by LHI, the VA sent me a letter to tell me I would be contacted for scheduling -- this is good so I knew to expect it. LHI sent me a letter describing the examiner, their title (NP, MD, etc...), the type of exam(s) being performed and so on. Of course, it already had a time and date pre-scheduled for me. I had to call and tell them that I needed to reschedule which was fine because it was a phone call-based exam only. They didn't need to do an in-person because I had one at the VAMC a few months earlier (long story).

 

[john999]

Law firms represent those seeking 100% or TDIU because they know there will be big retro payments and they get their share.

The difference between what a 30% vet gets and what a 100% vets gets is so enormous that the lawyers just go for the big money.  You should aim all your efforts at getting 100%.  Forget the small claims and go for the big ones.

[trun10tion]

Hi  USMCNASA have a lawyer that will help you. Google Jan Dills out of West Virginia. She handles v.a. and soc security. I was less than 100% when I retained her.

 

God bless

[trun10tion]

Jan Dills atty out of West Virginia. Google her. She handles va and soc sec. She helped me when I was 70% now I'm at .

Check her out.