You’ve been waiting for months to qualify for VA disability benefits, and then you get the news: the VA has denied your claim. The VA denies around 30% of disability claims each year. It can be frustrating to learn that your claim for VA compensation was denied. You may feel…
On June 3rd, 2020, Berry Law hosted a webinar focused on Coronavirus and Veterans, discussing how the virus has impacted the Veteran community and what to expect next. Panelists included Congressman Paul Gosar (R-AZ), Navy Seal-turned-entrepreneur Chriss Smith, non-profit leader and founder of the Vetty Awards Assal Ravandi, and Human…
Certain physical and mental health conditions may leave a Veteran unable to manage their own finances. If that Veteran is receiving VA benefits, the VA may require that the Veteran have a fiduciary to manage VA funds on their behalf to ensure that the Veteran’s benefits are spent in their…
When an urgent medical condition arises, your first thought should always be about getting yourself the medical help you need as soon as possible. Although many Veterans can access emergency care through the VA, sometimes a VA Medical Center is too far away. However, this does not mean a Veteran…
In 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 you as a result of your disabilities. The Service-Disabled Veterans Life Insurance program was developed…
If you suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in service, the VA may grant you compensation entitlement based on cognitive, emotional/behavioral, and physical loss of functioning. For its most basic ratings criteria, the VA will evaluate your memory; judgment; social interaction; orientation; motor activity; visual spatial orientation; subjective symptoms; neurobehavioral…
Recently, we had the opportunity to speak with Valerie Rivera, one of three City Leaders for Bunker Lab’s newest chapter in Omaha. Bunker Labs is a national nonprofit organization committed to helping Veterans, active-duty military, and military spouses start and grow business. Our conversation touched on a variety of different…
Illinois based non-profit, HOOAH, was organized by two longtime friends and veterans looking to give back to wounded soldiers through the great outdoors and good old fashioned camaraderie. The groups main function is through facilitating hunting and fishing trips for disabled vets, however, these trips are just a small part…
A New Community with A New Purpose “Twenty-two veterans die by their own hand every day. I got tired of seeing my friends take their own lives and got tired of criticizing the government. I realized I had two hands and two feet and that I could make a difference.”…
Once out of service, many veterans find it difficult to assimilate into the workforce. Finding a profession that suits their unique skill set can be daunting or outright discouraging. Some Ohio Veterans have found a good solution for this through farming. Back to Their Roots Kipp Harlow, Air Force Veteran…
