{"id":197,"date":"2026-08-24T16:09:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T16:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vvb.wvn.mybluehost.me\/website_e637372d\/?page_id=197"},"modified":"2026-08-24T18:49:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T18:49:56","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/windham-law.com\/website_e637372d\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"197\" class=\"elementor elementor-197\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea2c893 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ea2c893\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47b8318 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"47b8318\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n  :root{\r\n    --ink:#141311;\r\n    --paper:#FAF8F3;\r\n    --gold:#B8912F;\r\n    --gold-deep:#8C6B1F;\r\n    --olive:#4A5240;\r\n    --flag-red:#7E2331;\r\n  }\r\n  .font-display{font-family:'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif;}\r\n  .font-body{font-family:'Public Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;}\r\n  .font-eyebrow{font-family:'Big Shoulders Text', system-ui, sans-serif; letter-spacing:.14em;}\r\n  .stripe-bar{height:12px; background:var(--gold);}\r\n  .btn-gold{background:var(--gold); color:var(--ink); transition:background .2s ease, transform .15s ease;}\r\n  .btn-gold:hover{background:var(--gold-deep); transform:translateY(-1px);}\r\n  .btn-gold:focus-visible, a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--gold); outline-offset:3px;}\r\n  .faq-item{border:1px solid #E3DCC8; background:var(--paper); border-radius:.5rem; overflow:hidden;}\r\n  .faq-item + .faq-item{margin-top:1rem;}\r\n  .faq-item summary{cursor:pointer; list-style:none; padding:1.25rem 1.5rem; font-weight:600; font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--ink); display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:1rem;}\r\n  .faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}\r\n  .faq-item summary .faq-icon{flex-shrink:0; transition:transform .2s ease; color:var(--gold-deep);}\r\n  .faq-item[open] summary .faq-icon{transform:rotate(45deg);}\r\n  .faq-item .faq-answer{padding:0 1.5rem 1.25rem; color:#3A382F; line-height:1.7;}\r\n  .faq-item summary:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--gold); outline-offset:-3px;}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<!-- ================= PAGE HEADER ================= -->\r\n<section aria-labelledby=\"faq-heading\" style=\"background:var(--ink);\">\r\n  <div class=\"max-w-5xl mx-auto px-6 md:px-10 py-16 md:py-20 text-center\">\r\n    <p class=\"font-eyebrow uppercase text-sm mb-3\" style=\"color:var(--gold);\">Questions<\/p>\r\n    <h1 id=\"faq-heading\" class=\"font-display text-4xl md:text-5xl text-white\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\r\n    <div class=\"w-16 h-1 mx-auto mt-6\" style=\"background:var(--gold);\"><\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"stripe-bar\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- ================= FAQ LIST ================= -->\r\n<section aria-labelledby=\"faq-list-heading\" style=\"background:var(--paper);\">\r\n  <div class=\"max-w-3xl mx-auto px-6 md:px-10 py-16 md:py-20\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"faq-list-heading\" class=\"sr-only\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"faq-item\">\r\n      <summary>Does Windham Law file initial VA disability claims?\r\n        <svg class=\"faq-icon\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      <\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-answer\">\r\n        No. Windham Law represents veterans who have already filed a claim and received a decision from the VA. We do not file initial claims. If you haven't filed yet, we're glad to point you toward your local Veteran Services Organization, who can help you file at no cost. We're here for you once that first decision is in hand and you're ready to appeal or seek a higher rating.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"faq-item\">\r\n      <summary>Do I have to pay anything upfront?\r\n        <svg class=\"faq-icon\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      <\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-answer\">\r\n        No. Windham Law represents veterans and their families in claims for VA Disability Compensation on a contingency fee basis, which means there is no fee paid to Windham Law unless your case results in awarded benefits.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"faq-item\">\r\n      <summary>Do I need to live in North Carolina or Florida to work with Windham Law?\r\n        <svg class=\"faq-icon\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      <\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-answer\">\r\n        No. Windham Law can represent veterans and their families in any state in the United States. Because most of the process is handled remotely &mdash; by phone or electronically &mdash; where you live doesn't limit your ability to work with our firm.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"faq-item\">\r\n      <summary>Is there a minimum disability rating required to receive compensation?\r\n        <svg class=\"faq-icon\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      <\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-answer\">\r\n        No. The VA uses a scale to rate disabilities. If you are at least 10% disabled as it relates to a particular condition, you can receive disability compensation. You can view the current VA Compensation Benefits Rate Tables directly on the\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benefits.va.gov\/COMPENSATION\/resources_comp01.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:var(--gold-deep); text-decoration:underline;\">VA's official website<\/a>.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"faq-item\">\r\n      <summary>Can Windham Law help me get a higher rating if I'm already service-connected?\r\n        <svg class=\"faq-icon\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      <\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-answer\">\r\n        Yes. If you feel you deserve a higher rating for a condition you're already service-connected for, Windham Law can assist in fighting for an increased award.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"faq-item\">\r\n      <summary>Is the VA appeals process simple to navigate on my own?\r\n        <svg class=\"faq-icon\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      <\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-answer\">\r\n        It's supposed to be, but in practice, it rarely is. Once a claim is denied, the appeals process is full of legal jargon, strict deadlines, and requirements that are easy to miss. The VA will often say the process is designed so a veteran can appeal without representation &mdash; but that doesn't mean it's easy, and small mistakes can cost you months or years of benefits.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"faq-item\">\r\n      <summary>Am I eligible for VA Disability Compensation?\r\n        <svg class=\"faq-icon\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      <\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"faq-answer\">\r\n        Generally, you may be eligible if: (1) you served on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training; (2) you were discharged under other than dishonorable conditions; and (3) you are at least 10% disabled by an injury or disease that was incurred in, or aggravated during, that service. Every case is different &mdash; the best way to know for sure is to complete our intake form for a free case review.\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ================= FINAL CTA ================= -->\r\n<section aria-labelledby=\"cta-heading\" style=\"background:var(--olive);\">\r\n  <div class=\"max-w-4xl mx-auto px-6 md:px-10 py-16 text-center\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"cta-heading\" class=\"font-display text-3xl md:text-4xl text-white mb-4\">Still have questions?<\/h2>\r\n    <p class=\"mb-8\" style=\"color:#EDEAD9;\">Every case starts with a free, confidential review &mdash; protected by attorney-client privilege.<\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScMI6mJRWkDWRI3TUzeYzl0TAbSS1GDzseYgLlbZ8Mjw8Mtjw\/viewform\"\r\n       class=\"btn-gold inline-flex items-center justify-center px-8 py-4 rounded-md font-semibold text-lg\"\r\n       target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n      Start Your Free Case Review\r\n    <\/a>\r\n    <p class=\"mt-5 text-xs\" style=\"color:#D9D6C6;\">All client and case information is confidential and protected under attorney-client privilege. 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