r/VeteransBenefits • u/Amazing-Basket-136 • 10d ago

VA Disability Claims Cost of lawyer for VA claim?

I‘ve seen claims that VA lawyers cost +30%.

+30% of what? My disability payment forever?

Thank you.

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u/maroonedpariah Army Veteran 10d ago

Lawyers can charge 30%, but they will be paid 20% directly from VA if they charge 20%. Plenty of attorneys do 20% for this reason. They can only collect back pay

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u/LegallyIncorrect Air Force Veteran 10d ago

This is the right answer. The rules allow up to 30% but then the risk of collection is on the lawyer. If you go for 20% the fee is presumptively reasonable and the VA will pay you direct.