Veterans who are unhappy with their VA rating decision have the ability to appeal. Typically, after an appeal, a Veteran’s claim is either granted or denied. However, when a Veteran appeals their claim to the BVA (Board of Veterans Appeals), there is the high possibility that it will be remanded…
On June 3rd, 2020, Berry Law hosted a webinar focused on Coronavirus and Veterans, discussing how the virus has impacted the Veteran community and what to expect next. Panelists included Congressman Paul Gosar (R-AZ), Navy Seal-turned-entrepreneur Chriss Smith, non-profit leader and founder of the Vetty Awards Assal Ravandi, and Human…
Veterans that have current disabilities that were a result of their military service are entitled to compensation, and there is a long list of disabilities that a Veteran could claim disability benefits for. One of the often-overlooked disability claims that a Veteran can file is for osteoarthritis. Veterans suffering from…
Everyone suffers from the occasion viral cold, complete with a stuffy nose and breathing difficulties. Many people also develop the occasional sinus infection, which they recover from without long term complications. However, some sinus and upper respiratory problems Veterans have can become chronic and cause repeated problems, resulting in a…
Veterans who are injured in service are entitled to disability benefits for their disabilities. For many Veterans, the intensive work in the military can lead to back or spinal injuries. If you have a spinal injury that was caused by military service, you may be eligible for disability compensation for…
Veterans frequently contact our office regarding effective dates for their claims. They have many questions about how the effective date was assigned, and whether or not the VA made an error when assigning their effective date. The effective date is important in a VA disability claim as it is the…
The team at Berry Law was recently named the “Veterans Appeals Law Firm of the Year – USA” by Worldwide Financial Advisor’s 2020 Golden Globe Awards. This marks the second time the firm has been recognized as the Veterans Appeals Law Firm of the Year in the United States by…
By Daniel Kuhn – Veterans Advocate and Army Veteran Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic disease caused by stomach acid flows into the food pipe, irritating the lining of the esophagus. GERD is fairly common among Veterans, and it can typically treated by lifestyle changes. However, some conditions may…
By Seth Chambers (Marine Veteran, Veterans Advocate, and Former VA Employee) One of the more common reasons for denials of musculoskeletal claims is a lack of evidence of the disability/injury occurring in service. Any time a Veteran enters a claim for service connection, the VA will review the Veteran’s Service…
Many Veterans have expressed concerns about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Since the payment will be deposited based on tax information, Veterans who did not file annual income tax returns in 2018 or 2019 were worried they would not receive the ‘Economic Impact Payments’ the treasury…
