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Submitting a VA Appeal in Delaware

Despite a solid claim, the VA Regional Office may nonetheless make an improper decision for a Veteran’s initial claim. When initial claims are denied, given a lower-than-expected rating, or applied to an incorrect effective date, the Veteran has the right to appeal.

There are several different ways to appeal a ruling based on what you believe the VA’s error was. Berry Law can help you present the most compelling appeal for your case and has helped Veterans recover over $100 Million in backpay owed to them by the government.

We have attorneys and advocates in various locations throughout the US, but the location of your attorney does not actually impact the process because it is Federal in nature. Berry Law has helped Veterans in Delaware, and every other state in America, along with Veterans in US territories and foreign countries.

Some appeals processes can last years, but as long as you have preserved your effective date by keeping appeals open, you are entitled to back pay for the whole period of the process.

The first type of appeal is usually a Notice of Disagreement (NOD). This form notifies the VA that you disagree with the decision that has been made. NODs can be as simple as filling out the form and commenting “I disagree” or can include dozens of pages of supporting material. The Regional Office in Delaware is located at: 1601 Kirkwood Highway Wilmington, DE 19805

The Regional Office responds to NODs with a Statement of Case (SOC), which outlines of the case and is sent to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA). The BVA will issue a decision that may or may not satisfy the Veteran. If you feel that the BVA has made an incorrect ruling, the next step is to appeal to the CAVC.

If you would like help appealing a VA decision in Delaware you can contact Berry Law for a free consultation on what your options may be.

Berry Law: Veterans Serving Veterans

Berry Law was established by Vietnam Veteran John Stevens Berry, Sr. During a JAG tour in Vietnam, he successfully defended Green Berets against murder charges, among other courtroom victories for his fellow servicemembers, resulting in major news coverage and an elite reputation. While developing a criminal defense practice, he also represented many Veterans on a pro bono basis against the VA. His son, John S. Berry, , is now the Managing Partner of the Firm, and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the Nebraska National Guard, where he held multiple Command positions after serving in both Bosnia and Iraq during Active Duty periods. John has helped grow the firm while keeping its roots in military work ethic and values.

On our staff are Veterans from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. We have attorneys hailing from each branch, and are proud to have both Officers and Enlisted, who left the service ranking between E2 and O6. Our Veterans have served in Vietnam, Bosnia, Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, at sea, and elsewhere around the world, and have the accompanying ribbon racks of sustained superior service to the country. Also on staff are Reservists and National Guardsmen still serving.

John Berry received the Patriot Award from the ESGR, and the firm has been named as “Military and Veterans Law Firm of the Year” by multiple agencies.

We combine our military and legal training to assist Delaware Veterans in their fight for disability benefits.

Resources for Veterans in Delaware

VSOs in Delaware

Many Veterans utilize VSOs to file initial claims.
The VA recognizes some VSOs to help prepare and present claims to the VA.

VSO locations in Delaware include:

Delaware AMVETS

• Post DE-8323, Camden, DE
• Post DE-1694, Seaford, DE
• Post DE-0002, Millsboro, DE
• Post DE-0005, Millsboro, DE

The American Legion in Delaware

• Department of Delaware, PO Box 925, Seaford, DE
• Post 13, Delaware City, DE
• Post 2, Dover, DE
• Post 8, Georgetown, DE
• Post 25, Middletown, DE
• Post 3, Milford, DE
• Post 22, Millsboro, DE
• Post 28, Millsboro, DE
• Post 20, Milton, DE
• Post 30, New Castle, DE
• Post 5, Rehoboth Beach, DE
• Post 39, Selbyville, DE
• Post 9, Smyrna, DE
• Post 14, Smyrna, DE
• Post 1, Wilmington, DE
• Post 4, Wilmington (Hdqs Post), DE
• Post 12, Wilmington, DE
• Post 21, Wilmington, DE
• Post 27, Wilmington, DE

VFW Posts in Delaware

• VFW Post 1207, Granger-Adkins-Cubbage Post, 35 Westover Drive, Dover, DE 19904
• VFW Post 6687 Moss-Robertson Post, 627 S Claymont St, Wilmington, DE 19801
• VFW Post 2863 Diamond State Post, 8 S DuPont Road, Richardson Park, DE 19804
• VFW Post 2907 Pugh-Lenderman-Chalfonte Post, 313 Brandywine Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19809
• VFW Post 5447 Hall-Burke Post, 1605 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE 19809
• VFW Post 3238 Clarence Vinson- John Chason Memorial Post, 166 Old Camden Rd, Camden, DE 19934
• VFW Post 8801 Newnam-Lee-Urban Post, 4941 Wheatleys Pond Rd, Smyrna, DE 19977
• VFW Post 6009 Adams-Simpler-Ware Post, 810 East Railroad Ave., Felton, DE 19943
• VFW Post 6483 Blue Hen Post, 77 Veterans Circle, Milford, DE 19963
• VFW Post 838 Colonial Post, 1919 Augustine Beach Road, Middletown, DE 19709
• VFW Post 7478 Greenwood Memorial Post, 301 Mills Street, Greenwood, DE 19950