A recent decision by the Court of Appeals of Veteran Claims (“CAVC”) has been selected to have a precedential effect on other cases moving forward. The Court of Appeals of Veteran Claims is the Federal
Read Full ArticleThe Difference Between Types of Military Service and How it Relates to VA Benefits
Read Full ArticleVeterans In Any State Can Qualify For Disability Benefits All 50 states have regional Department of Veterans’ Affairs offices where Veterans can file claims for disability benefits. These benefits are granted to Veterans with service-connected
Read Full ArticleWhat Is Protected Veteran Status? Protected Veteran status was created to make sure that Veterans have employment opportunities available to them without discrimination. This status applies to any disabled Veteran, any Veteran who has served
Read Full ArticleJet Fuel Exposure Left Many Vietnam Vets Suffering From Long-Term Conditions. During the Vietnam War, exposure to JP-4 jet fuel was widespread, as jet fuel was frequently combined with the powerful herbicide Agent Orange to
Read Full ArticleIf You Are A Blue Water Navy Veteran, You May Be Eligible For VA Disability Benefits In 2019, the VA changed its grounds for presumed exposure to the toxic herbicide Agent Orange. Agent Orange was
Read Full ArticleVA Unemployability If you have separated from service and are unable to work due to a disability, you may be wondering what your rights are. As a Veteran, you may be eligible to appeal for
Read Full ArticlePTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is a long-term mental health condition that affects people who have witnessed or experienced a traumatic event. PTSD symptoms can be debilitating to the mind, and ultimately devastating to your quality
Read Full ArticleYou'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
Read Full ArticleNominations open on June 1st. Berry Law is proud to sponsor the 2020 Veteran Owned Business of the Year Award to recognize a Veteran-built venture that represents the successful translation of warrior ethos in the
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