How FourLeaf Can Help

 

Disability Claims

I can help people with initial applications for benefits, filing for new benefits, Appealing denials and asking for increased ratings. Appeals to the Board of Veterans Appeals and Appeals to the Court of Appeals for Veteran Claims.

Getting help with VA claims and obtaining the benefits you've earned doesn’t have to be complicated. FourLeaf is an expert in navigating the Veterans Affairs (VA) claims process, and we are dedicated to helping you get the benefits you’ve earned in a manner that honors your service.

Too many veterans forgo physical and mental care because they are struggling against complex benefits systems or fighting to maintain income and housing. We work on those issues and on VA character of discharge (COD) and DOD discharge upgrade applications so that these veterans can access the vast federal benefits they earned through service.

The Process:

Step 1: File a Claim

The VA requires you officially file a claim with your local Regional Office before you can start receiving benefits. I will assist in this phase to ensure we have the best case possible from the onset.

Step 2: Gathering of Evidence

This is where we work together to form your case with evidence from you, healthcare providers and/or government agencies. I will help you procure useable evidence from sources you may not have thought of.

Step 3: Preparation for Decision

We will form courses of action for each potential outcome in order to expedite the best possible outcome for your case. Having an expert in your corner leads to faster and better results.

 

Services

  • Initial Discussion: Get VA claims history for Veteran, Current health conditions, History of service, overview of new client forms and fee agrrement.

  • New Client Forms and VA Claims File Access: Compete new client forms like fee agreement, representation agreement, VA form 21-22a which designates me as VA representative to VA, Intent to File. Submit them to VA and get access to VA claim file.

  • VA Claim File Access: I do a quick overview to understand the claims history and check for deadlines. I will tehn schedule you for a full file review.

  • Next Steps Meeting: We will meet to discuss what was found in your file, go over any arguments for appeals, and discuses optional new claims. We will leave the meeting with very clear next steps and timelines to ensure timely filing.

  • Guidance: I will monitor your claim as VA works on it. If I see something change in your file I will send you a note in the client portal. I will also answer questions that come up. We will have a short discussion before VA C&P exams so that you know what is important to discuss with the examiner and what to expect at the exam. I will review C&P exam reports when they are submitted to the VA and notify VA if there are error in the Exam.

  • Decision: Once you get a decision I will review it for accuracy and we agree we will discuss next steps to appeal if inaccurate. If we agree to appeal we will discuss clear next steps and timelines to ensure timely filing.

  • Process is different for CAVC Appeals

  • Fees: 20-33.3% contingency fee based on retroactive VA benefits the VA pays when a decision is corrected or a supplemental claim is filed to reopen a prior VA denial. VA Accredited representatives will never charge based on future benefits. Ensures quality representation.