The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plays a crucial role in supporting America’s veterans. However, navigating the system to access disability benefits can be a hurdle for some veterans. Many deserving claims are denied each year, often due to issues with the application process itself, rather than the validity of the disability.
While a definitive figure on annual denials is elusive, the numbers are substantial. For instance, in 2023, the VA only approved around 65% of claims, leaving a significant portion—roughly one-third—denied.
Why Does the VA Deny Veterans Benefits Claims?
VA claim denials have two main sources: errors on the part of veterans’ benefits claimants and mistakes the VA might make.
You have no control over whether the VA makes a mistake when processing your benefits claim. You can, however, reduce the risk of an error in your application that could lead to a processing delay or even a claim rejection.
How a VA Claim Application Can Go Wrong
When it comes to problems with veterans’ applications, there are three basic reasons why the VA rejects benefits claims: Problems completing and filing benefits applications. Problems with supporting evidence. VA disagreements about the existence, nature, or extent of the claimed disability. Problems Completing and Filing Applications It will not matter if your doctor has diagnosed you with a service-connected disability and if you have plenty of supporting evidence to prove it if a technical error in your application causes the VA to reject it before considering it.Common errors that […]
How to Reduce the Risk of the VA Denying Your Disability Benefits Claim
