Legal Question in Veterans Law in Massachusetts
Disability Compensation for dependents
Upon discharge from the Army during the Vietnam war in 1969, I was awarded a 30% disability for Atopic Dermatitis. I recently learned that I should have received dependent compensation for my wife and children. How do I go about approaching the VA about this oversight. Even though I was married when I received the disability rating, I was never informed that I was eligible.
Asked on 2/02/09, 8:53 pm
2 Answer from Attorneys
Warren Wood
Law Offices of Warren Wood
Re: Disability Compensation for dependents
You actually have several options:
1) Do this through your Senators / Representatives office;
2) Do this through your local VFW office;
3) Do this directly though the VA;
4) or contact a Lawyer who specializes in Veterans affairs.
Good Luck with your amended claim.
Answered on 2/02/09, 8:58 pm