VA Disability Direct Service Connected Disability Lawyer

Direct Service (Connected Disability)

1. This claim is made when a Veteran has an injury, disease or condition that was caused or precipitated as the result of an occurrence that took place while the Veteran was in service.
2. There must be a current disability documented by a medical professional (Military or Civilian).
3. There must be documentation the Veteran’s service records of some accident, occurrence, or precipitating event which occurred in service (Leave and furlough is a part of service).
4. There must be a nexus or link between the current disability and the precipitating cause or event in service.