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 are several ways to appeal 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.