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 By Stephani Bennett 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, … 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
ABC News reported George Zimmerman, the Florida man acquitted of murdering teenager Trayvon Martin, says he lives in constant fear and suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Florida jury found Zimmerman not guilty of murdering Martin, 17, after Zimmerman testified that the teenager knocked him down, banged his head on the concrete sidewalk, and … Continued
“A man who runs the risk of shedding his blood for his country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards. More than that no man is entitled and less than that no man shall have.” – Teddy Roosevelt, July 4, 1903 In the history of mankind, no individual has done more for … Continued
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