Signs You Need Help With Your VA Claim
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | June 04, 2025 | Firm News
Attorney Greg Rada is a disabled Air Force veteran who’s spent over a decade fighting for those who served. We know the VA claims process inside and out, and we’ve seen firsthand how often deserving veterans are denied or underrated. If you’re handling your VA claim on your own, it can be hard to know when to bring in legal help. Here are some clear signs that it’s time to work with our Virginia veterans disability lawyer.
You’ve Been Denied More Than Once
If the VA denies your claim, especially after you’ve submitted additional evidence or gone through a supplemental review, it’s time to stop guessing and get legal support. Denials often result from missing records, weak medical opinions, or errors in how the VA interprets your service. Our lawyer can help you build a stronger case, request the right type of appeal, and avoid wasting more time in the system.
Your Rating Doesn’t Match Your Symptoms
It’s common for veterans to receive low ratings that don’t reflect how much their condition impacts daily life. For example, you might get a 10% rating for back pain, even though you can barely walk or stand for long. Or a 30% rating for PTSD when you can’t keep steady employment. If your rating feels out of touch with your reality, our experienced VA-accredited lawyer can help you gather better medical evidence and push for a more accurate decision.
The VA Says Your Condition Isn’t Service-Connected
The VA might acknowledge your medical diagnosis but still deny your claim because they don’t see a direct link to your service. This is one of the most common reasons veterans lose their cases. Our disability attorney can help uncover records, get independent medical opinions, and tie your current condition back to your time in uniform—even if it happened years ago or wasn’t fully documented.
You’re Overwhelmed By The Appeals Process
The modern VA system gives you several paths for appeal: higher-level review, supplemental claim, or a direct appeal to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. Each has different rules, timelines, and evidence requirements. If you feel stuck or unsure about what to do next, our VA-accredited attorney can help you choose the right track and build a strong appeal that targets what the VA missed the first time.
Your Case Involves Multiple Conditions
When you’re dealing with more than one service-connected condition—like TBI, migraines, and PTSD—the VA often fails to consider how they interact. This can lead to an inaccurate combined rating or missed secondary conditions. Our lawyer can make sure each issue is properly rated and that all related conditions are accounted for.
You’ve Waited Too Long For A Decision
Some veterans wait months or even years for decisions, only to find that the VA didn’t review everything correctly. If your claim is stuck or delayed, legal representation can help get things moving. We know how to follow up with VA offices, request status updates, and file the right paperwork to keep your case on track.
You’re Applying For TDIU Or Permanent And Total Status
These benefits can significantly increase your monthly compensation, but they require strong documentation and clear legal arguments. If your service-connected conditions keep you from working, or if your disabilities are unlikely to improve, our lawyer can help you pursue total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) or permanent and total ratings.
You’ve Never Had Anyone Review Your File
Even if you haven’t been denied yet, getting our attorney’s eyes on your case early can prevent mistakes that cost time and money later. A quick review of your service records, medical exams, and past decisions can reveal gaps or missed opportunities that you can correct before filing.
Get Trusted Legal Help For Your VA Disability Claim
Attorney Greg Rada has earned national recognition for his service to fellow veterans. He’s received the National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates President’s Award and is an active member of the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Bar Association. Our firm focuses only on VA disability law, and we’re ready to fight for the benefits you’ve earned. If your VA claim isn’t going the way it should, contact Gregory M. Rada, Attorney at Law today for a free consultation to get the support of a firm that’s committed to helping veterans win.
