Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Veterans Affairs Law, P.A. helps veterans and their families with VA disability benefits, including filing initial claims, appealing denied claims, pursuing increased ratings, and correcting VA decision errors. Our goal is to help you secure the compensation and benefits you have earned through your service.

You may qualify for VA disability benefits if you have a medical condition that was caused by, worsened by, or connected to your military service. This can include physical injuries, illnesses, chronic conditions, and mental health conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, or depression. Even if symptoms started years after service, you may still have options.

A service-connected disability is any health condition that can be linked to your military service. This may include injuries from training, illnesses caused by exposure, conditions that developed while on active duty, or pre-existing conditions that were aggravated by service.

If your claim was denied, you still have options. Many veterans receive denials due to missing evidence, incomplete medical documentation, or issues with proving service connection. Veterans Affairs Law, P.A. can review your VA decision and help determine the best next step.

In many cases, you have one year from the date of your VA decision letter to appeal. Missing deadlines can limit your options, so it is important to act quickly.

A VA appeal challenges a VA decision, while a supplemental claim allows you to submit new and relevant evidence. The right option depends on why your claim was denied or undervalued.

Yes. You may qualify for a VA disability increase if your condition has worsened or if the VA underrated your condition in the original decision.

A Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam is a medical exam used by the VA to evaluate your condition and decide your disability rating. The results can significantly impact your case.

• Tinnitus and hearing loss
• PTSD and other mental health conditions
• Back, neck, and joint injuries
• Knee and shoulder conditions
• Migraines and chronic headaches
• Sleep apnea and sleep disorders
• Nerve pain and radiculopathy

Even if your condition is not listed here, you may still qualify.

Yes. Veterans can file for multiple service-connected conditions, and your overall rating may increase depending on how each condition impacts your daily life.

A secondary claim is when one service-connected condition causes or worsens another condition. These claims can significantly increase your total rating.

You are not required to have a lawyer, but legal support can be helpful—especially for denials, complex cases, or rating increases.

Yes. Veterans Affairs Law, P.A. proudly serves veterans in Sarasota and throughout Florida.

Contact Veterans Affairs Law, P.A. to schedule a consultation. We will review your situation and explain your options.