Our veterans have sacrificed everything in service to our country. The VA disability claims process should honor that sacrifice, but too often it doesn't. Initial denials are extremely common, rating decisions frequently undervalue service-connected conditions, and the appeals process can feel impossibly complex and frustrating to navigate alone.
At VP Law, we are proud to stand beside the veterans of South Florida who served our nation. Attorney Vanessa N. Perez helps veterans throughout Broward and Miami-Dade County with VA disability claims and appeals. She cuts through the red tape and fights for the benefits they earned through their service and sacrifice.
A Denial Is Not the End of Your Claim
The VA denies a large share of initial claims, but a denial is not final. Veterans have multiple appeal options, including Supplemental Claims, Higher-Level Reviews, and appeals to the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Each path has specific strategies and documentation requirements. VP Law helps you choose and execute the right approach.
VA Services We Provide
Initial VA Disability Claims
Properly documenting and filing your initial claim with the right medical nexus evidence and service records to maximize your chance of approval from the start.
Denied Claim Appeals
Challenging VA denials through Supplemental Claims, Higher-Level Reviews, and Board of Veterans' Appeals, with the documentation strategy each one requires.
Rating Increase Claims
When your service-connected condition has worsened or was initially underrated, we build the evidence to support a higher disability percentage.
Individual Unemployability (TDIU)
Pursuing Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability when your service-connected disabilities prevent maintaining substantially gainful employment.
PTSD & Mental Health Claims
Navigating the specialized documentation, nexus requirements, and DBQ considerations for service-connected mental health disability claims.
Survivor & Dependent Benefits
Assistance with DIC (Dependency and Indemnity Compensation) and other survivor benefit claims for families of deceased veterans.
Understanding VA Disability Ratings
The VA assigns a disability rating between 0% and 100% (in 10% increments) to each service-connected condition. This rating determines your monthly tax-free compensation amount. When you have multiple conditions, the VA uses a "combined ratings" formula that can be confusing, and it often results in ratings lower than veterans expect or deserve.
How VP Law Helps Veterans
Free Veterans Consultation
We review your service records, medical history, and current VA status to identify the strongest basis for your claim or appeal.
Evidence Development
We help gather and organize medical records, service records, buddy statements, and independent medical opinions (IMOs) that establish service connection and severity.
Claim or Appeal Filing
We ensure your claim is filed correctly, on time, and with the most persuasive possible documentation package submitted to the VA.
C&P Exam Preparation
VA Compensation and Pension exams are critical, so we help prepare you so the examiner fully captures the extent of your disability.
Appeals Advocacy
If the VA issues an unfavorable decision, we guide you through the most appropriate appeal pathway and represent your interests at each stage.