Recent research has identified a potential connection between Agent Orange exposure and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), a group of blood cancers. This finding may have important implications for Veterans seeking VA disability benefits. What Is MDS?
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When you have fought for our country, you shouldn't have to fight a second battle at home just to receive the disability benefits you earned. Unfortunately, a VA decision is not always the final victory.
Read Full ArticleWhat Is VA Unemployability? VA unemployability—formally known as Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU disability)—is a critical benefit for those whose service-connected injuries prevent them from working. This designation allows the VA to pay
Read Full ArticleCan the VA reduce your 100 percent disability rating? The short answer is sometimes—but not without jumping through significant legal hoops. If you are paid at a 100% rate, whether through a schedular rating or
Read Full ArticleDo you qualify for Agent Orange benefits if you served outside Vietnam? The answer might surprise you. For decades, VA disability benefits for Agent Orange exposure were primarily associated with Veterans who served “boots-on-ground” in
Read Full ArticleThere has been a significant new regulation issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs that may impact your disability claim. At Berry Law, our job is to ensure you understand what this means for you
Read Full ArticleDo you need to make a VA disability claim but are having a hard time locating your medical records? All’s not lost, even if your medical records are. While medical records are undoubtedly a powerful
Read Full ArticleAre you worried about your Compensation and Pension (C&P) examination and your VA disability claim? You’re not alone. When required, a C&P exam serves as a critical piece of evidence in your file, so understanding
Read Full ArticleReviewed by Jerusha Hancock, Veterans Law Attorney Paratroopers are among the most physically tested service members in the U.S. military. Years of jumping, carrying heavy gear, and enduring hard landings often leave lasting damage. These
Read Full ArticleReviewed by Jerusha Hancock, Veterans Law Attorney When a Veteran has a family, their benefits should extend to the people they care for most. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides benefits to eligible
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