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Wiker v. McDonough - Inadequate Notice in Veterans Benefits Claims
Introduction and Background: Roger W. Wiker's Appeal to Veterans Affairs
In 1964, Navy veteran Roger W. Wiker filed a...
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Our firm founder, Joseph Whitcomb, is a former Army Ranger who served in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Our senior attorney for veterans affairs, Ken Enright, is a former artilleryman who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Our veterans' disability benefits case managers are veterans. We understand the complexities of the appeals process because we have been through it ourselves.
Claims are denied for various reasons, but usually, the VA denies them because you failed to establish all three elements of service connection.
There are several ways to appeal this decision:
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At Rocky Mountain Disability Law Group, our disability claim experts can assist you with collecting the necessary information needed for your claim. If your initial claim was denied, we can assist in appealing your case before the VA.
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Joe also represented himself before the Board of Veterans’ Appeals in an appeal that took more than five years. As a result, he learned how unnecessarily complex the VA appeals process was and decided to make representing veterans in this process a priority in his legal practice. As a veteran business owner, Joe also saw an opportunity to help other veteran business owners increase their bottom line. He did this by helping them pursue and win government contracts.
Ken counsels military veterans to help them obtain the VA disability benefits they are entitled to. He provides representation at both the Agency and Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Ken also assists clients by providing representation at Board of Veterans’ Appeals hearings.
Erika is a U.S. Army National Guard veteran. During her time in the Army National Guard, she was responsible for daily administrative tasks. Additionally, Erika ensured team members were administratively ready to deploy, including such documents as wills, emergency notifications, powers of attorney, and more. Having suffered injuries while in the military, Erika battled tirelessly to secure her rights and benefits. She understands the frustration experienced throughout the VA benefits claims process. Erika is proficient in American Sign Language and is a native Spanish speaker.
Rachel proudly served the United States during her time in the U.S. Marine Corps and served overseas in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) as an Ordnanceman. Besides helping veterans with their legal claims, Rachel assists with planning a yearly Veterans hike in Milwaukee through “Irreverent Warriors”, an organization aimed at bringing veterans together using humor and camaraderie to improve mental health and prevent veteran suicide. Rachel continues to educate herself on veteran’s issues and is currently researching chemical exposure and its impact on Veteran’s health.
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