Blog

Background: Suicide among the Veteran community remains a significant issue. People getting out of the military are at the highest risk of suicide in the year after they leave — about 1½ to two times as

Finding Help after Service Disabled Veterans face many different issues as they try to find their place in the world after their military career ends. Wounds carried from service to the civilian world can affect

The dangers of military service are not limited to gunfire and explosive devices. Many Veterans are living with illnesses caused by toxic exposure to chemical, physical, and environmental hazards. Sometimes symptoms develop immediately. Other times

Today I spoke with a Veteran who has been a client of our firm for approximately five years. During the first year of representation, he received a backpay award of almost $50,000. However, after reviewing

Project Healing Waters, a non-profit dedicated to helping physically disabled and PTSD afflicted veterans find quietude post-service, is making positive waves throughout the veteran community via fly-fishing. Since its nationwide conception in 2005, Project Healing Waters

After you have received a rating decision from the VA, you may be asking, “What’s the best way to appeal a VA disability Claim?” To make sure your case has grounds for appeal, you need

It is unfortunately common for survivors of combat stress to develop substance abuse issues which can be disabilities on their own and contribute to other conditions as well. While alcohol or drugs may provide temporary

In a perfect world, getting service connection for a claim would be as easy as sending in a single form. After all, the VA has a duty to assist veterans in developing their claims and

We often hear from individuals needing help filing an initial claim. They ask us, “How do I file a VA disability claim,” or “I need help filing a VA disability claim.” Due to legal circumstances,

When dealing with VA claims and appeals, you may come to the realization that you need help from a professional. Some Veterans will use a Veterans’ Service Organization (VSO) to help them with their appeals