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The rigors and stressors of military life bring out the best in our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines. It can also bring out the worst.  To say that the military leaves its mark on a

When a Veteran passes away, it is a tragic loss for family members. The Veteran’s surviving family members need to know that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may owe them specific benefits due to

I was recently told by a client that they wanted to drop their pursuit of claims that were on appeal at the VA because they were recently granted 100% disability status: I advised that the

By Rory Berry, Navy Veteran The key to a successful VA Disability Claim is providing sufficient proof that an injury occurred or was aggravated in service.  Unfortunately, a member’s service record and medical records may

After you file your VA disability claim, you may find that the VA used what is called the M21-1 Compensation and Pension Manual as guidance to help decide your claim. This manual is the guidebook

VA exams, also referred to as C&P exams, are usually scheduled after the filing of a compensation or pension claim.  In the past, these exams were scheduled at VA medical centers or clinics.  In many

by Joe R. Pilgrim, Attorney at Law and US Navy Veteran A common question is asked when we speak with Veterans that have been turned down for VA disability benefits: how long will my appeal

Is pain alone a disability? For VA compensation purposes, the answer for many years has been a resounding, “No.” Veterans who applied for disability benefits for pain were told they needed a diagnosis before they

by Christopher Ferdico, Attorney at Law and US Army Veteran A quick internet search will tell you that the chances of being hit by lightning in any particular year is 1 in 700,000.   The odds

Service in the US Navy is different than in the other branches because life aboard ship carries its own particular risks. Sailors live in a unique environment that may lead to injury or illness in