Veterans’ Disability Claims: Navigating the Maze with Michael Hoffman

Moving from military life to civilian life can be difficult, especially if a veteran is dealing with a service-connected injury. Resources are available to ease the transition, but in typical government fashion, obtaining VA disability benefits often involves a maze of rules, intricate procedures, and bureaucratic red tape.In this episode of David v. Goliath, hosts Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe are joined by Michael Hoffman, a VA Accredited Attorney who practices veteran’s disability benefits law. Michael knows firsthand what it’s like to sustain a service-connected injury and then navigate the complicated VA process to get disability benefits. Michael explains what motivated him to get into veterans’ disability law, how it differs from general disability, and why persistence is key to unlocking a maximum disability rating. He also talks about those who prey on injured veterans and the importance of choosing a VA Accredited Attorney. Learn More and Connect☑️ Michael Hoffman | Werner, Hoffman & Greig | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube☑️ Matt Dolman | Twitter | LinkedIn☑️ Stan Gipe☑️ Dolman Law Group☑️ Dolman Law Group on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube☑️ Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTubeEpisode Snapshot  As an injured veteran, Michael has directly experienced the challenge of VA disability claimsCan a client qualify for both a VA disability claim and a general disability claim?The advantage of engaging a VA disability attorney early in the claims process How veteran compensation works for mental health claimsCommon mistakes service members make when filing a disability claim Presumptive conditions and VA disabilityWhy injured veterans should work with a VA Accredited disability attorneyThe insights and views presented in this podcast are for general information purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. The information presented is not a substitute for consulting with an attorney. Nor does tuning in to this podcast constitute an attorney-client relationship of any kind. Any case result information provided on any portion of this podcast should not be understood as a promise of any particular result in a future case. Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers: Big firm results, small firm personal attention.