CHAPLAIN
JOEL APOLINAR RUIZ
Do you need help with these claims?
Disability Compensation Claims: For veterans seeking compensation for injuries or illnesses that were incurred or aggravated during active military service.
Pension Benefits Claims: Assisting veterans or their surviving spouses and dependents in filing for pension benefits, which are financial assistance programs for those who meet certain age, disability, and financial criteria.
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC): Helping surviving spouses, children, or parents file for DIC, which is a benefit paid to eligible survivors of service members who died in the line of duty or due to service-related conditions.
Education Benefits Claims: Assisting veterans in filing for education benefits under programs such as the GI Bill, which helps cover education and training costs.
Healthcare Benefits: Helping veterans apply for access to VA healthcare services and related benefits such Aid and Attendance and Housebound Allowances.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E): Assisting with claims for programs designed to help veterans with service-connected disabilities prepare for, find, and maintain suitable employment.
Special Monthly Compensation (SMC): Supporting claims for additional compensation due to specific conditions like the need for aid and attendance or loss of use of a body part.
Appeals for Denied Claims: Preparing and filing appeals for claims that have been denied, which may include representing clients in front of the Board of Veterans’ Appeals.
Survivor Benefits: Assisting family members in filing claims for benefits available to survivors, such as the Survivors Pension.
Burial Benefits: Helping claimants apply for benefits related to burial and funeral costs, including headstones and markers.
What can an Accredited Agent do for you?
Advising Clients: Helping clients understand their eligibility for various benefits and advising them on the best approach to take in filing claims.
Assisting with Documentation: Helping gather and organize necessary documents, such as medical records or service-related paperwork, to support the claim.
Filing Claims: Preparing and submitting claims on behalf of clients to ensure that all the required information and documentation are included.
Communicating with Agencies: Acting as a liaison between clients and the claims office or VA, answering questions, and following up on the status of claims.
Appeals: Assisting in preparing appeals if an initial claim is denied, which may involve presenting additional evidence or attending hearings.
I’m an Accredited Agent for the Veterans Affairs Administration (VA). I hold a Master's Degree in Chaplaincy, and I specialize in preparing, presenting, and pursuing claims for veterans' benefits from the VA.