Neal & Associates
A Veterans Disability Law Firm. Founded by a Nurse. Serving Veteran Clients and Families Nationwide.
Our Services
Appeals to Disability Determinations and Adverse Benefit Decisions by Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Compensation Benefits
Current Disability Aggravated by or Incurred in Service
Ratings From 0-100% in 10% increments
Compensation based on level of impairment (impact of disability) in monthly installments
2023 Example Amounts *single w/ no dependents
-10% Disabling: $171.23/mo
-20% $338.49/mo
-50% $1,075.16/mo
-70% $1,716.28/mo
-100% $3,737.85/mo
Veterans Pension Benefits
Permanent and Totally Disabled Veterans or those over age 65
Qualifying Income and Asset Restrictions
2022 Example Amounts (Annual award):
-Veteran without dependents: $16,037
-Veteran with dependent spouse: $21,001
Benefits for Family Members
Dependents of Living Veterans and Surviving Family Members of Deceased Veterans
For qualifying spouse, parent, and child
DIC (Dependency and Indemnity Compensation)
Death Pension
Survivors Pension
Compensation for Chronic Physical and Mental Health Disorders, Including Pre-existing Conditions Such As: ALS, Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, Bipolar Disorder, Birth Defects in Children, Chronic Fatigue, COPD, Cancer, Diabetes, Depression, Fibromyalgia, Hearing Problems, Heart Disease, Hypertension, IBS, Multiple Sclerosis, OCD, Pain, PTSD, Schizoaffective
Toxic Chemical Exposure (e.g. Agent Orange), Radiation, Burn Pits, Contaminated Water Supply; Presumptive Service Connection for Service in Vietnam, Persian Gulf, SE Asia, etc.
And many more potential health issues and related VA claims
Biography
Eric Neal Esq., MS, RN
Veteran USN/USNR. Former VA law clerk with first-hand experience in the edit, rewrite, liberalization of Veterans Compensation and Pension benefits
Graduate of Georgetown University Law Center (JD); UMass Medical School, Graduate School of Nursing (MS, RN)
Active attorney in good standing w/ MA Board of Bar Overseers; Accredited representative by VA OGC and Social Security Administration
Experienced RN in inpatient, behavioral health, long-term/assisted living and hospice care
Active RN License in HI, CA, GA, TN
How much will it cost to hire an Attorney to appeal a VA decision?
You only pay if we win your appeal. Federal law sets the maximum fee at 33.33% of your retroactive benefit award, but fees are usually lower (25% or less) depending on complexity and circumstance. Minimal copying/imaging/document retrieval or medical examination fees may apply.
Contact for a Free Consultation
808.400.6464
[email protected]
1003 Bishop Street Suite 2700, Honolulu HI 96813
Haven’t Filed an Initial Claim?
How To File A VA Disability Claim | Veterans Affairs
The link above includes information for contacting Local Veterans Service Organizations for more information and free filing assistance (e.g., American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans). Your city or State may also have a Veterans Services office or additional resources.
*VA attorneys are not authorized to charge for consultation or filing services related to an initial application for benefits. Due to existing demand, our free consultation is exclusive to Veterans and families who have already received an initial disability determination or benefit decision and plan to appeal.