Applying 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
Read Full ArticleThe United States Department of Labor has awarded Berry Law the HIREVets Platinum Medallion, the highest Federal honor a company can receive for hiring and employing Veterans. Berry Law becomes one of three companies in
Read Full ArticleOccasionally, the VA will send a Veteran a proposal to reduce or terminate their benefits. The VA does this to ensure that they are compensating a Veteran for their current level of disability, often because
Read Full ArticleCertain physical and mental health conditions may leave a Veteran unable to manage their own finances. If that Veteran is receiving VA benefits, the VA may require that the Veteran have a fiduciary to manage
Read Full ArticleWhen an urgent medical condition arises, your first thought should always be about getting yourself the medical help you need as soon as possible. Although many Veterans can access emergency care through the VA, sometimes
Read Full ArticleEffective February 19, 2019, the VA instituted a new claims process under the Appeals Modernization Act. The new process, which we will refer to as the AMA Process for clarity, provides multiple lanes for an
Read Full ArticleWhen a Veteran files a claim for disability benefits, they often must undergo a medical examination known as a compensation and pension or C&P exam. A Veteran may have to undergo a second C&P reexamination
Read Full ArticleAgent orange has been widely condemned for the common disabilities and illnesses linked to exposure. Veterans who served in Vietnam or within 12 nautical miles off the coast, in the Korean Demilitarized Zone, or at
Read Full ArticleVeterans suffering from migraine headaches might not know if they can file a claim for VA disability benefits. Often, the Veteran only starts suffering from migraines after service. Most people think Veterans can only file
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