Larry W. Stokes and Associates
Veterans Benefits Consulting
Our Services

 Original claims for compensation
-if you have never filed a claim for compensation from the department of veteran affairs, this is considered an original claim for compensation and a complete
VA-form 526
is necessary to start your claim process.

 - Initially we will review all service medical records and provide a detailed summary of findings of chronic conditions for which you may seek compensation. In addition we will show how the chronic conditions that were discovered, is related to a certain disability rating that would probably be rendered from VA.

 

Claims for increased compensation and reopen claims 
- If you have a current rating from VA and your service connected condition has increased in severity you are entitled to seek an increased in your compensation percentage.

 - We will review your previous rating decisions and show you what is necessary to seek an increase for your particular condition

  

Discharge upgrades
- If you have an other-than-honorable discharge, we can assist you filing the necessary documents and represent you before the board of corrections if necessary

 

Appeals 
 - There is several ways to appeals a decision from VA.

 - Notice of disagreement- typically within one year of a decision

 - Appealing to the Board of Veterans Appeals- involves the filing of a form 9

 - Representation before the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims

** If you have received a decision from the department of veterans affairs and you are not satisfied with the out come of that decision, please contact us using the contact link.

   

 Professional training
 - We provide Advanced Veteran Service Office Training in the following topics:

 - Medical Evidence Review 

 - Rating Decision Review

 - Statement of the cases review

** We provide introductory training and workshops on veteran’s benefits and entitlement for Attorneys and Agents. Please contact us for more information and workshops dates and locations.