Many Veterans contact Berry Law to see if they are eligible for disability benefits for pre-service disabilities. The short answer is yes, Veterans can receive VA benefits for an injury that occurred prior to service.
Read Full ArticleVeterans who are dealing with thyroid issues that are related to service are entitled to disability compensation. Thyroid conditions occur when the thyroid fails to produce the correct level of certain hormones. The thyroid is
Read Full ArticleVeterans who are currently dealing with disabilities related to their time in service are entitled to disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Often, these disabilities are the result of military work and
Read Full ArticleVeterans are entitled to disability benefits for any injury or disability that was a result of service. However, many Veterans don’t understand what disabilities or injuries are the result of service and what disabilities can
Read Full ArticleVeterans who were injured in-service are entitled to disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Certain careers in the military, such as pilots and aircrew, can lead to specific injuries related to their line
Read Full ArticleService treatment records (STRs) are the chronological medical records of a service member. STRs should include all medical, dental, and psychiatric treatment a Veteran received while in the Armed Forces. These records are key to
Read Full ArticleHypertension (high blood pressure) is a common and critical condition. If left untreated, hypertension can damage blood vessels and overwork the heart. This can lead to several life-threatening medical problems, such as heart failure, kidney
Read Full ArticleThe Veterans Administration is providing clinical screenings at VA health care facilities in Nebraska and throughout the nation for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The virus is considered a serious public health threat and older Veterans are among
Read Full ArticleOccasionally, the VA will send a Veteran a proposal to reduce or terminate their benefits. The VA does this to ensure that they are compensating a Veteran for their current level of disability, often because
Read Full ArticleIn addition to dealing with the day-to-day consequences of a service-connected disability, Veterans may find further difficulties when planning for the future by purchasing life insurance. Private insurance companies may demand a higher premium from
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