Does Oakridge appeal denied DIC claims?

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• Appealing a denied DIC decision — through a supplemental claim, higher-level review, or Board appeal — is the primary service Oakridge provides for a fee, under a 20% contingency of past-due benefits, payable only if the appeal succeeds, per 38 CFR § 14.636.
• A limited number of initial DIC claims are accepted based on case fit and current availability, with no fee charged for initial-claim representation.
• Free accredited VSO assistance is always available as an alternative or in addition to private representation.
• Because DIC denials often turn on medical nexus evidence or the specific duration rules under 38 CFR § 3.22, an appeal frequently benefits from additional medical opinions or legal argument not present in the original claim.