I often see veterans here at “Veterans Benefits Support” trying to tell everyone to (JUST HIRE AN ATTORNEY) for their appeals. Please allow me to respond using statistical data: In 2012 attorneys won 30.1% of appeals versus the national average which was only 28.4%. I would also point out though that in 2012 there were 3X Veteran Service Organizations that had a higher winning percentage though which are each free to use. These would be MOPH at 34.4%, AMVETS at 32% and VFW at 30.7%. When it comes to being denied attorneys did have the lowest percentage denied at 15.7% versus the national average which is 22.5%. I would also point out though that attorneys and agents (which you typically pay both) have another statistical category though that they win in the percentage battle? It’s called REMANDED, in which attorneys have 51.6% of appeals remanded and agents have 52.8% of appeals remanded back to the Regional Office which adds another 445 days onto your appeal time. The national average for remands is only 45.8% versus their 51.6% and 52.8%. Keep in mind that attorneys and agents typically win a percentage of your back-pay so the longer the appeal takes the more they stand to make!
Posted on: Tue, 02 Jul 2013 14:11:28 +0000
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