When a Veteran passes away, it is a tragic loss for family members. The Veteran’s surviving family members need to know that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may owe them specific benefits due to the deceased Veteran’s service. The Department of Veterans Affairs defines Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) as “a tax-free monetary benefit … Continued
Veterans In Any State Can Qualify For Disability Benefits All 50 states have regional Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offices where Veterans can file claims for disability benefits. These benefits are granted to Veterans with service-connected disabilities—mental or physical problems directly related to a Veteran’s military service. Service-related disabilities that qualify a Veteran for benefits … Continued
As a disabled Veteran, you are entitled to certain benefits in exchange for your honorable service to our country. However, even if your disabilities don’t add up to a VA disability rating of 100%, you may be entitled to Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU). However, can you work if you receive TDIU? What … Continued
For Many Veterans, Mental Health Issues Can Be a Daily Struggle. The transition out of the military back into civilian life can be jarring for many Veterans. The intense and often traumatic experiences that many soldiers have can leave them permanently affected, both physically and mentally. The long-term effects of military service can often include … Continued
Many of America’s Veterans have paid high prices to keep us safe, including experiencing amputations of one or more limbs. Amputation compensation may be available. Amputations involve the removal of one or more limbs or body parts. These serious medical interventions result in lifelong disabilities and loss of function. Many Veterans with amputations require and … Continued
Millions of Veterans throughout America suffer from the effects of TBIs and/or PTSD. These mental health-related conditions can arise due to one’s military service or from active combat. Whether you experience the effects of a TBI, PTSD, or both, you deserve to be compensated for your honorable service to our country. You may wonder whether … Continued
Veterans often have a difficult time transitioning from military to civilian life. Although they make great sacrifices for our country, they don’t always have a place to come home to when they return from active duty. In other cases, our honorable Veterans have trouble maintaining a job for one reason or another, throwing their housing … Continued
Compensation and pension are two words that get used frequently in the VA disability space. However, many Veterans fail to recognize the difference between the two. This article will examine what compensation and pension are, and how the differ from each other. A Veteran can apply for Compensation or Pension because both are based on … Continued
Compensation Compensation is not a needs or income-based program. Veteran’s applying for service connected disability compensation do not need to have total disability, low income or wartime service in order to be eligible. Veteran’s seeking compensation benefits must be able to connect their disabilities to their military service in order to receive compensation for those … Continued
Contacted Berry’s Law firm seeking help with a TDIU claim after I was denied. The firm agreed to represent me and wow 3 months later was awarded the TDIU claim permanent and total with retro pay. Durning the process they were very professional and understanding.
If you are in need of legal assistance with a VA claim Berry Law should be your 1st choice
Special thanks to Seth Chambers for the hard work you put in to help me win my case
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