In 1991, a class-action lawsuit on behalf of Vietnam War veterans (known as the Nehmer Court Order) established protocols and retroactive benefits for disability compensation claims arising from exposure to Agent Orange. The Nehmer case provides
Read Full ArticleDepending on who you ask, 30 to 80 percent of initial claims for Veterans benefits are denied. All agree that a significant number of rejected VA benefit claims are denied inappropriately. In other words, a
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Read Full ArticleIf you were injured during your military service or if you developed a condition that is related to your time in the military, you may be entitled to monthly disability benefits for your service-connected disability.
Read Full ArticleAs wars in Afghanistan and Iraq come to an end, soldiers are returning home to thankful communities. These brave men and women are striving to get back to their normal, everyday lives after being way for so
Read Full ArticleWhen you are assessed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for a service-related disability, your condition is rated on a scale of 0 to 100. You can begin to receive baseline compensation if you
Read Full ArticleDuring the Iraq, Afghanistan and Gulf Wars, members of the US military were often exposed to harsh desertlike conditions including harmful airborne irritants. So it's no surprise that many soldiers are coming back with chronic lung conditions.
Read Full ArticleIn the pursuit of duty and service, you have faced challenges that most cannot comprehend. Along the journey, some of you may have endured injuries to your knees, legs, or arms—wounds that echo the sacrifices
Read Full ArticleThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability claims process is notoriously complex. Because of a backlog of claims, it may take many months to receive a determination from the VA on your claim. Berry
Read Full ArticleA new study shows that a sleep apnea treatment with continuous positive airway pressure, also known as CPAP, may help those who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder and sleep apnea. Those who use the treatment
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