When veterans receive a Compensation & Pension examination notice, they struggle to determine where to start preparing for it. In the end, they make the mistake of walking into the C & P Examination blind. Below are
Read Full ArticleMany veterans are taking medications to treat their service connected PTSD or manage the pain for their back, ankle, and knee conditions. VA doctors will prescribe medications and discuss with veterans their side effects but
Read Full ArticleMany veterans may be unaware that they may be entitled to disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) even if they did not serve during a time of war or in a combat
Read Full ArticleMany of America’s Veterans have paid high prices to keep us safe, including experiencing amputations of one or more limbs. Amputation compensation may be available. Amputations involve the removal of one or more limbs or
Read Full ArticleInjuries to the spine, neck and middle or lower back can cause extreme pain and disability. Veterans who suffer these injuries may need a lifetime of medical care, which may include multiple surgeries and long-term pain
Read Full ArticleFor many Veterans, the battle against the consequences of Agent Orange exposure has been long and demanding. It’s a journey marked by frustration, denial, and a relentless pursuit of justice. One of the most recent
Read Full ArticleWhat if your disability benefits claim is connected to a gunshot or shrapnel wound? The Department of Veterans Affairs uses specific medical criteria to determine benefits for gunshot and shell fragment wounds. When applying for
Read Full ArticleMilitary service can have lasting effects on a Veteran’s hearing health. Many Veterans experience hearing problems and tinnitus as a result of their time in service. These conditions, which may not manifest immediately, can significantly
Read Full ArticleObtaining a private professional medical opinion can mean the difference between you getting veterans’ benefits for your disabilities or not. You may think that getting an opinion from your VA doctor is sufficient; however, getting
Read Full ArticleFor purposes of veterans benefits, absent clear and unmistakable evidence to the contrary, every soldier who enters military service is presumed to be in sound condition. According to 38 U.S.C.S. §1111, . . . every
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