Military Sexual Trauma (MST) is any form of sexual assault a Veteran experienced while in the military. Nearly one out of every four women that have served in the military suffer from some form of
Read Full ArticleOne of the more common late-developing disabilities that Veterans suffer from is obstructive sleep apnea. An estimated 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, making the condition far from unique to the Veteran population. Many
Read Full ArticleOur team at Berry Law is excited to have been recognized by the Global Law Experts as the Military and Veteran Law Firm of the Year in Nebraska (2020). As a firm dedicated to serving
Read Full ArticleIf you have a service-connected disability that prevents you from working, you may be entitled to individual unemployability. If the VA grants a Veteran’s claim for individual unemployability, the Veteran will receive monthly compensation as
Read Full ArticleThe National Law Journal’s Elite Trial Lawyers recently honored Berry Law with an award for their efforts assisting Veterans who have been denied disability benefits. Berry Law was named the veterans Disability Rights Law Firm
Read Full ArticleEffective dates are important in determining the amount of backpay a Veteran will receive if their claim is granted. If a claim for service connection is denied and the Veteran does not appeal the denial,
Read Full ArticleVeterans often wonder if they are entitled to benefits for conditions that arise as a result of their service-connected disability. For example, Veterans who are suffering from PTSD often wonder if they are entitled to
Read Full ArticleVA laws and regulations provide Veterans the opportunity to receive VA disability compensation for injuries and/or disabilities that were caused directly by military service (e.g., traumatic brain injury due to an IED explosion, post traumatic
Read Full ArticleWhat Were Burn Pits in Iraq? While in Iraq, the U.S. military used burn pits to dispose of nearly every kind of waste found on a military base — from wood and plastics to medical
Read Full ArticleFor both men and women, service in the armed forces inherently involves the risk of injury or illness. From high intensity training to the rigors of daily physical exertion and combat, the military wears on
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