What Attorneys Need To Know For Veteran Clients

Veterans often rely on disability ratings as a vital source of income. These ratings play a crucial role in determining the benefits and claims available to veterans. It is essential for legal professionals to comprehend the intricacies of these issues in order to effectively advocate for veterans in various legal matters, including criminal cases, divorce proceedings, child support disputes, and matters related to death benefits.

Attendees of this course will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Veteran (VA) Disability programs. Explore real-life examples that demonstrate how disability claims intersect with other legal issues.

This course is tailored to attorneys representing veterans in any legal capacity, including criminal defense lawyers, wills and trusts attorneys, and family law practitioners.

Learning Objectives:

• Explore the different Veteran (VA) Disability programs
• Identify how the criminal law process interacts with a veteran’s claims, and issues the veteran needs to know during this process
• Examine veterans benefits available for dependents of deceased veterans for planning for end of life
• Identify when a third party can collect directly from a veteran’s disability payments, and what protections exist for the veteran