For 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
Read Full ArticleIN THIS ISSUE HIREVets Platinum Medallion New Attorney Spotlight National Press Club Don Fiedler Award COLA Increase Dining Out Ceremony Giving Thanks for Veterans! By John Stevens Berry, Sr. We enter that time of year
Read Full ArticleIf you want VA disability benefits, you need to be discharged from the military. However, you may be discharged from the military in many different ways – while honorably discharged Veterans can rest assured that
Read Full ArticleWhile Sailors find themselves in many different roles all over the world, from the construction-related hazards experienced by Seabees to the cramped quarters endured by the Silent Service, there are common Navy disabilities and injuries
Read Full ArticleThe VA issues different forms to grant or deny disability claims, and each form has its own appeal window. For a rating decision, a Veteran has within one year to appeal the denial. For a
Read Full ArticleActive duty military members have been shown to be more susceptible to sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea. The causes of sleep apnea in military members and Veterans can be related to toxin exposure (such
Read Full ArticleCurrently three types of temporary 100% disability ratings are available for veterans: hospitalization, convalescent, and pre-stabilization, according to the United States Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA). Depending on your situation, you may be entitled to
Read Full ArticleVeterans applying for VA disability benefits often face many problems as they attempt to get their disability service connected. Many of our clients have expressed how difficult it was to get their claim approved. In
Read Full ArticleApplying for disability benefits can be a confusing, overwhelming process. Veterans in need of disability benefits do not typically understand the jargon the VA uses and are left wondering what exactly they are entitled to.
Read Full ArticleMany Veterans with PTSD can benefit from a letter of support from their own private medical doctors, often referred to by the VA as an independent medical opinion. A document from a primary care physician
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