VA Disability Claim

How to File a PACT Act Claim

How to File a PACT Act Claim

Posted by Berry Law on November 15, 2023 in Agent Orange

If you were exposed to toxic chemicals while you served our country, and you were diagnosed with certain conditions or cancers, you may file a claim for disability benefits. To honor our Veterans and address

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How To Fill Out the VA Financial Hardship Form

How To Fill Out the VA Financial Hardship Form

Posted by Berry Law on June 21, 2023 in VA Disability Claim

For many Veterans, the traditional benefits claim process takes too long. If they need financial assistance now, the months-long wait that the benefits process normally takes may result in further financial instability, missed medical appointments,

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Can You Get Disability With “Other than Honorable” Discharge?

Can You Get Disability With “Other than Honorable” Discharge?

Posted by Berry Law on June 11, 2023 in VA Disability Claim

Most US military members leave the service with honorable or general discharges. However, what happens if you receive an other than honorable discharge? In many cases, that can significantly affect your civilian life, your job

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100% VA Disability Rating for PTSD and TBI

100% VA Disability Rating for PTSD and TBI

Posted by Marketing on May 15, 2023 in VA Disability Claim

The VA disability rating system assigns disability ratings on a scale from 0% to 100% in increments of 10%.

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VA Short-Term Disability: Everything You Need to Know

VA Short-Term Disability: Everything You Need to Know

Posted by Berry Law on May 3, 2023 in VA Disability Claim

If you were injured or disabled in the military, you might receive a temporary or short-term disability rating. Short-term disability ratings are intended to compensate Veterans who experience severe or total disability temporarily after being

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Preparation for Notification Phase for Your VA Claim

Preparation for Notification Phase for Your VA Claim

Posted by Berry Law on May 1, 2023 in VA Disability Claim

The VA disability benefits claim process can seem obtuse and difficult to understand, even for Veterans who have engaged with it more than once. Unfortunately, your VA benefits claim can be stuck in one part

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VA Claim Denied: Appealing Denied Benefits

VA Claim Denied: Appealing Denied Benefits

Posted by Berry Law on April 28, 2023 in VA Disability Claim

When you file a claim for VA disability benefits, you hope that you’ll receive the financial compensation you deserve for your service to our country. What happens when your VA claim is denied? In that

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Occupational & Social Impairment: How It Affects Your VA Claim

Occupational & Social Impairment: How It Affects Your VA Claim

Posted by Berry Law on April 17, 2023 in VA Disability Claim

Hundreds of thousands of US Veterans experience mental health conditions and chronic illnesses, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).  While the health impacts of mental health conditions can be difficult to measure, the Department of

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Was Your VA Claim for Service Connection Denied?

Was Your VA Claim for Service Connection Denied?

Posted by Berry Law on January 13, 2023 in Appeals

Every year, the Department of Veterans Affairs denies thousands of claims, disappointing Veterans. Many Veterans seek assistance from the VA due to a financial or health crisis. So denying a claim for service connection is

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Reasons Why The VA May Deny Your Sleep Apnea Claim

Reasons Why The VA May Deny Your Sleep Apnea Claim

Posted by Berry Law on October 26, 2022 in VA Disability Claim

Service in the military can cause many disabilities and disorders that disrupt a Veteran's life.  Sometimes certain events or injuries cause these disorders, while other times, they begin as symptoms of an already existing disorder.

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