VA Disability Appeals
in Indiana

Submitting a VA Appeal in Indiana

Unfortunately, the VA does not always make the correct decision for a Veteran’s initial disability benefits claim. If an initial claim is denied, rated too low, or given an improper effective date, you can appeal the decision. This is the first step in the process where an Indiana VA disability lawyer from Berry Law can assist.

You can appeal in several different ways depending on how the decision was reached. Berry Law helps Veterans cut through the red tape and file high quality appeals to help them get the disability compensation they deserve.

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. With this in mind, you do not need to have an Indiana VA disability lawyer physically located in Indiana to assist with your appeal. In fact, we have helped clients in Indiana and every other state in America, along with Veterans living abroad.

Most appeals begin with filing a Notice of Disagreement (NOD) with your VA Regional Office. The NOD, usually due within one year of a rating decision, 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 Indiana is located at: 575 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN 46204.

The Regional Office will reply with a Statement of Case (SOC). The SOC presents the state 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 Indiana, you can contact a VA appeals attorney at Berry Law at (888) 883-2483 for more information and to get a free case evaluation.

Berry Law: Veterans Serving Veterans

Berry Law was founded in 1965 by John Stevens Berry, Sr., who spent part of his time in the Army serving in Vietnam. While in Vietnam, Berry successfully defended the Green Berets in a highly publicized murder case, earning him significant national praise. While developing a criminal defense practice, he also represented many Veterans on a pro bono basis against the VA. The firm is now run by John S. Berry, , who retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the National Guard after serving in both Bosnia and Iraq during Active Duty periods. John has built a Firm that lives on military tradition and values.

On our staff are Veterans from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. We have lawyers from each branch, and feature both Officers and Enlisted, with service ranks ranging from E2 – O6 (including an E9). 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. We also have Reservists and National Guardsmen still wearing the uniform. Berry Law also 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.

Our team utilizes our military and legal training to assist Indiana Veterans with their legal needs.

Resources for Veterans in Indiana

VSOs in Indiana

Because our Indiana VA disability lawyers are unable to assist with the filing an initial claim,
we recommend you seek the help of a VSOs recognized by the VA to get your claim started.

Local chapters in Indiana include:

AMVETS

• Post 6 – Gary, IN
• Post 15 – Cedar Lake, IN
• Post 64 – Whiting, IN
• Post 66 – South Bend, IN
• Post 91 – Monticello, IN
• Post 102 – Flower, IN
• Post 555 – Kokomo, IN
• Post 911 – Rolling Prairie, IN
• Post 5 – Marion, IN
• Post 12 – Muncie, IN
• Post 23 – Hartford City, IN
• Post 26 – Pendleton, IN
• Post 33 – Fort Wayne, IN
• Post 55 – Fort Wayne, IN
• Post 57 – Albion, IN
• Post 2919 – South Whitley, IN
• Post 2 – Terre Haute, IN
• Post 9 – Evansville, IN
• Post 49 – Owensburg, IN
• Post 61 – Rockville, IN
• Post 84 – Evansville, IN
• Post 222 West Terre Haute, IN
• Post 1791 – Evansville, IN
• Post 2000 – Bloomington, IN
• Post 7 – North Vernon, IN
• Post 11 – Connersville, IN
• Post 13 – West Harrison, IN
• Post 38 – Greensfork, IN
• Post 99 – Indianapolis, IN
• Post 509 – Columbus, IN

VA Locations in Indiana

VA Health Care System

• Fort Wayne, IN – VA Northern Indiana Health Care System

VA Medical Center

• Fort Wayne, IN – VA Northern Indiana Health Care System-Fort Wayne Campus
• Indianapolis, IN – Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center
• Marion, IN – VA Northern Indiana Health Care System – Marion Campus

Outpatient Clinic

• Bloomington, IN – Bloomington Mental Health Outpatient Clinic
• Crown Point, IN – Adam Benjamin, OPC
• Edinburgh, IN – Wakeman VA Clinic
• Evansville, IN – Evansville Health Care Center
• Terre Haute, IN – Terre Haute Mental Health Outpatient Clinic

Community Based Outpatient Clinic

• Bloomington, IN – Bloomington VA Clinic
• Goshen, IN – Goshen VA Outpatient Clinic
• Greendale, IN – Lawrenceburg (Dearborn) Community Based Outpatient Clinic
• Indianapolis, IN – Indy West VA Clinic
• Lafayette, IN – West Lafayette VA Clinic
• Martinsville, IN – Martinsville VA Outpatient Clinic
• Mishawaka, IN – St. Joseph County VA Clinic
• Muncie, IN – Muncie VA Outpatient Clinic
• New Albany, IN – New Albany VA Clinic
• Peru, IN – Peru Community Based Outpatient Clinic
• Richmond, IN – Richmond Community Based Outpatient Clinic
• Scottsburg, IN – Scott County VA Clinic
• Shelbyville, IN – Shelbyville VA Clinic
• Terre Haute, IN – Terre Haute VA Clinic
• Vincennes, IN – Vincennes Community Based Outpatient Clinic

Vet Center

• Crown Point, IN – Gary Area Vet Center
• Evansville, IN – Evansville Vet Center
• Fort Wayne, IN – Fort Wayne Vet Center
• Indianapolis, IN – Indianapolis Vet Center
• South Bend, IN – South Bend Vet Center
• Indianapolis, IN – Homeless Team, Veteran Health Indiana
• Indianapolis, IN – Indianapolis YMCA VA Clinic