Recently, news about President Obama’s support for
the reduction of military retirement pay has struck the public, particularly military
personnel nearing retirement. While the intention is primarily good, it may not
seem fair to not consider other options. Anyone who doesn’t want their benefit
claims affected should consider hiring a disability lawyer.
Effect on Finances
After years of fighting, being away from your
family, getting injured and finally obtaining disability benefits, you’d think
that there’s no other way they can hurt you now. You may believe that the
monthly benefits will go on without changing as long as you live, but in truth,
the government can and will reduce your benefits if they deem it necessary.
Protected or Unprotected?
Normally, Veterans Affairs (VA) can reduce what you
receive monthly if you have an ‘unprotected benefit rate.’ You can tell if you
have an unprotected rate if your disability rating is above the minimum for
your disability but below 100 percent, and if you have been receiving benefits
for less than five years.
Role of a Disability Lawyer
A good disability lawyer won’t pressure you to
pursue a case that will not succeed. What he will do is explain the law to you
in detail and work with you to build a good, workable plan. If you choose to
retain his counsel, he can put that plan into action to seek the outcome you
want.
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