Navy

Throughout a career in the military, service members are exposed to many things that could endanger their health. Many think of combat as the number one factor in causing disabilities or injuries in the military.

If you are one of the many Veterans who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), you are entitled to understand your Second Amendment rights. Every state has different gun laws and gun control rights, so it

Life on board a ship or submarine out at sea can be difficult. Veterans working on Navy ships are often working long hours in cramped spaces, especially those working in submarines. These ships have low

While Sailors find themselves in many different roles all over the world, from the construction-related hazards experienced by Seabees to the cramped quarters endured by the Silent Service, there are common Navy disabilities and injuries

Force Blue, a veteran owned and run organization, has taken on the daunting task of helping to preserve our planet while also doing their part to help Florida veterans re-assimilate back into citizenry. Valiant causes

By Rory Berry, Navy Veteran The key to a successful VA Disability Claim is providing sufficient proof that an injury occurred or was aggravated in service.  Unfortunately, a member’s service record and medical records may

by Joe R. Pilgrim, Attorney at Law and US Navy Veteran A common question is asked when we speak with Veterans that have been turned down for VA disability benefits: how long will my appeal

Service in the US Navy is different than in the other branches because life aboard ship carries its own particular risks. Sailors live in a unique environment that may lead to injury or illness in

The recent Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) decision opened the door for more blue water Navy veterans to receive service-connections for disorders related to Agent Orange exposure. However, there have been some recent

Many veterans don’t realize that they don’t need to have served during a time of war or in a combat zone to be entitled to disability compensation from the VA. Any injuries that occur during active service are