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
Disability benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are available to Veterans who have sustained scars and disfigurement during service. These are common injuries incurred during military service, whether from combat wounds, accidents, burns, or other traumatic events. These visible reminders of service not only affect physical appearance and function but can also … Continued
Nearly every Veteran seeking VA benefits knows another Veteran who has had their benefits reduced or severed. It is one of the most common fears expressed by Veterans seeking legal counsel. They wonder, “If I appeal this claim for benefits, will I risk losing what I already have?” Along with this worry, they also wonder … 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
The Office of Inspector General for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) said the Veterans Benefits Administration spent $10.1 million on unwarranted reexaminations during the March-August 2017 review period, according to a report in the Washington Post. The 19,800 cases out of 53,500 classified as unwarranted reexaminations accounted for 37 percent of total cases, or … 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
Hiring Berry Law to represent me before the VA was the absolute best decision that I ever made!
Within just a few short weeks of hiring this firm I got scheduled for my TDIU examination resulting in the VA granting me TDIU benefits which were made Permanent and Total. In addition, my combined disability ratings increased to 90% from 50% with further increases very possible in the very near future.
“The best decision I made. Not only did they get me 100% permanent and total they also got it back dated 14 months. If you are a veteran having trouble with your claim or appeal I would call Berry Law I promise they will not disappoint. Thanks again Berry Law, me and my family owe to big time”
Client award entitlement to an extra schedular total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities and basic eligibility to Dependents’ Educational Assistance based on permanent and total disability status is established in August, 2018.
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