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    Does Oakridge Claims handle DIC claims?

    Last verified September 6, 2026 · Reviewed by Esteban Magallon, VA-Accredited Claims Agent

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    • Post-decision DIC representation — appealing a denied DIC decision — is Oakridge's primary fee-eligible service, handled under a VA-compliant contingency fee agreement of 20% of past-due benefits, charged only if the appeal results in an award.
    • A limited number of initial DIC claims are accepted based on case fit and current availability; there is no fee charged for initial-claim representation, consistent with 38 CFR § 14.636(c).
    • Free help from an accredited Veterans Service Organization (VSO) is always an option for survivors, at any stage.
    • Oakridge Claims is a VA-accredited claims agent practice, not a law firm, and does not promise or guarantee any particular outcome.

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    This is general educational information about VA claims — not legal or medical advice. Individual outcomes depend on the record. Oakridge Claims is a private VA-Accredited Claims Agent practice and is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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