Tier 1.1 Claim Preparation Assistance

$400.00

Tier 1.1 — Claim Preparation Assistance

Provides administrative assistance with preparing required claim forms and organizing support documentation for up to five claims. Services focus on accuracy, completeness, and online submission.

Payment required in advance & non-refundable.

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Tier 1.1 — Claim Preparation Assistance

Provides administrative assistance with preparing required claim forms and organizing support documentation for up to five claims. Services focus on accuracy, completeness, and online submission.

Payment required in advance & non-refundable.

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Inclusions and Support:

VA Form Preparation & Submission: Direct, focused assistance to help the Veteran accurately complete all necessary forms required by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for their disability compensation claim.
One Courtesy Administrative Follow-Up: Included within this tier is one (1) proactive administrative follow-up action. This may involve, but is not limited to, checking the initial receipt status of the forms by the VA, or addressing a simple administrative query that arises shortly after the forms' submission. This is a singular, courtesy action and not an ongoing case management service.

Exclusions and Limitations: It is important for the Veteran to note the explicit limitations of the Tier 1 service:

No Document Uploads: This service strictly focuses on the preparation and submission of the online form. The final step of uploading the completed documents to the VA system (e.g., e-Benefits, VA.gov) or physically mailing the forms is the sole responsibility of the Veteran. Mailing of form and supporting documentation is available for an additional service fee.
No Ongoing Case Management: Tier 1 does not include continuous case monitoring, response to VA development letters, complex claims strategy, or any representation beyond the single courtesy follow-up.
No Medical Nexus Development: The service does not involve the review of medical evidence, development of lay statements, or the establishment of a medical nexus (link) between service and the claimed condition(s).

Fee Structure and Payment Terms: Fees for the Tier 1 service are based entirely on the complexity, which is directly correlated to the number of service-connected conditions the Veteran is seeking to claim or increase.

Condition-Based Fees: The final cost is determined by the total number of conditions requiring preparation assistance.
Advance Payment Requirement: Full payment of all Tier 1 service fees is required before work commences. This compensates the firm for specialized administrative preparation work.