Veterans’ 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:
Read Full ArticleCLEVELAND, OH – As Former US Navy SEAL, Marcus Luttrell, took the stage at the Republican National Convention to defend veterans and their rights. Not long into the speech, he quickly eschewed the teleprompter and
Read Full ArticleIf you've received a denial letter and ratings decision from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), don't be discouraged. It's common for initial claims for veterans disability to be denied, and you can appeal. To appeal, you will need to file a Notice of
Read Full ArticleFrom 2007 to 2015, the VA evaluated over 24,000 veterans for their traumatic brain injury (TBI) claims using unqualified medical professionals. This revelation came to light after an investigation by a news team in Minneapolis,
Read Full ArticleVeterans' Law Newsletter Issue 1 - July 2016 Acquired Psychiatric Conditions By Jerusha Hancock While post-traumatic stress disorder gets a lot of attention when it comes to veterans, it’s only the tip of the iceberg.
Read Full ArticleHow well does the medical community actually understand post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? They know the symptoms, which include reliving memories of a traumatic event, avoidance of triggers, negative chances in feeling or beliefs, and
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