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The extreme mental and physical stress service members may experience can, unfortunately, lead to substance abuse and addiction. Some people try to cope with the stress and other emotions by “self-medicating” with drugs or alcohol.

Exposure to radiation is a serious health hazard. Depending on the amount of radiation and the length of exposure time, these incidents could be life-threatening. Even the smallest amount of radiation exposure (ionizing radiation) can cause serious

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can be serious injuries in and of themselves. However, these injuries, such as concussions, can also lead to delayed post-traumatic seizures or TBI seizures. TBI seizures can lead to further negative

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

Depending 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

Denied VA Claim? Disability Rating Too Low? Don’t Give Up Now! Our experienced veterans attorneys stand ready to help you seek the full VA disability benefits you deserve – including back pay – for conditions

When Veterans seek disability benefits for service-related conditions, the accuracy and thoroughness of medical examinations play a crucial role in the claims process. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) relies on Compensation and Pension (C&P)

As 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

Understanding the VA disability compensation rates and rating system is fundamental to applying for benefits. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) assesses service-related disabilities on a scale of 0 to 100 percent, with baseline compensation starting

During the Iraq, Afghanistan, and Gulf Wars, members of the U.S. military were often exposed to harsh desert-like conditions with harmful airborne irritants. These exposures can have long-lasting effects on respiratory health. Many service members