The Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims denies veterans who served in Afghanistan the VA compensation benefits available to those who served in Iraq. In Cox v. McDonald (decided November 7, 2016), the Court affirmed
Read Full Articlehttps://youtu.be/CO_WnBeMHaw Gulf War Syndrome Is One of The Most Common Disabilities Suffered by Gulf War Veterans Gulf War Syndrome (GWS), also known as Gulf War Illness, is an illness that is generally characterized by fatigue,
Read Full ArticleHundreds of thousands of Veterans have received VA disability compensation benefits due to Agent Orange exposure. Despite this success, the full ramifications of Agent Orange exposure are still being studied, and many Veterans may qualify
Read Full Articlehttps://youtu.be/yXtLLJ9si4o Agent Orange exposure remains a serious health concern, especially for Vietnam veterans and others who served in locations where this herbicide was used. Understanding the health effects and what to look for after Agent
Read Full ArticleThousands of military men and women have served on bases in Iraq and Afghanistan where the air was cloudy with burn pit smoke. Many of us have been around small campfires burning newspapers and wood.
Read Full ArticleVeterans’ Law Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 2 Considering VA Reconsideration By Stephani Bennett In recent years, a “Request for VA Reconsideration” has become a hot button issue at the VA. The VA has begun to
Read Full Article[videosingle id="9864" align="center"/] Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is very real. It affects an individual’s ability to maintain relationships and to gain and retain employment. It is, for many people, a barrier to social interaction with others.
Read Full ArticleDisability Benefit Lawyers for Veterans With PTSD Can I receive disability benefits for PTSD? Yes, you can receive a disability rating and compensation for PTSD. The VA provides compensation for veterans who are service-connected for
Read Full ArticleAlmost 20 years ago, John S. Berry was commissioned as a second lieutenant in branched infantry in the US Army. This past weekend, He departed a conference at NOVA (the National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates)
Read Full ArticleWe run into a lot of misconceptions about what an attorney can do for a veteran seeking disability compensation from the VA. When deciding whether you should hire a disability claims attorney, consider the following:
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