Veterans Disability Attorney VA Accredited Attorney Stephanie Costello is a VA disability attorney that provides Veterans with the legal firepower they need to get the VA disability compensation they’re entitled to. Stephanie has always been dedicated to helping people, and her role as a Veterans disability lawyer allows her to help Veterans who were denied … Continued
Berry Law is America’s Veterans Law Firm. Founded by Vietnam Veteran John Stevens Berry, Sr., and managed by Iraq Veteran John S. Berry, , the firm has deeply entrenched military roots stretching across the country. A Team of Warriors Berry Law recruits heavily from the Reserves, National Guard, and Veterans to fill out its staff, … Continued
The National Law Journal’s Elite Trial Lawyers recently honored Berry Law with an award for their efforts assisting Veterans who have been denied disability benefits. Berry Law was named the veterans Disability Rights Law Firm of the Year. The team at Berry Law is excited to be receiving such a prestigious award that reflects the … Continued
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 and director for the Ohio … Continued
Today I spoke with a Veteran who has been a client of our firm for approximately five years. During the first year of representation, he received a backpay award of almost $50,000. However, after reviewing the rating decision, it was clear the VA should have increased his rating and service-connected him for IU (individual unemployability). … Continued
Most veteran’s think of Vietnam when they think of Agent Orange exposure. But if you did not serve in Vietnam, you still could have been exposed to herbicides such as Agent Orange and get service connected for Agent-Orange related disabilities. Agent Orange Korea (April 1, 1968 to August 31, 1971) The federal government sprayed several … Continued
Veterans’ Law Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 2 Considering VA Reconsideration In recent years, a “Request for VA Reconsideration” has become a hot button issue at the VA. The VA has begun to recommend that veterans who receive a denial on their initial claims submit a request for reconsideration. It sounds reasonable enough, so veterans do … Continued
Why is it taking so long for the VA to process my claim? This is a common question among veterans filing for VA disability benefits. A big reason that veterans wait such a long time is that there are a lot of claims to get through. For example, in Florida, there is one regional office … Continued
The Pentagon and the Veterans Affairs Department announced Tuesday that they will work to enhance their existing computer systems so that soldiers’ health records can be tracked (and accessed) more efficiently. The proposed integrations should also limit future delays and process benefits claims in a timely manner. The new plan for veterans’ health records is … Continued
It appears that older Veterans’ disability claims will be expedited. As part of an recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs, the oldest claims will be immediately evaluated and paid. The move is something that veterans’ disability advocates have called for, as they have insisted that old claims have at least some type … Continued
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