Veterans know that the disability claims process can be cumbersome and time-consuming. While they wait for a decision to be made, many disabled veterans are delayed in getting the help they need. Fortunately, the VA
One obstacle faced by many disabled veterans is the ability to drive. A disability can turn the relatively simple task of operating a vehicle into a challenge. Not only does this make daily life far
Depression is an unfortunate reality for many veterans. Tragically, not everyone gets the help they need, as evidenced by the recent increase in veteran suicides. If you or a loved one are facing depression, anxiety,
When veterans here in New Orleans apply and seek disability ratings from the Veterans Administration (VA), typically, the application is based on an ailment or medical condition with a direct connection to an in-service event
In this article, part one of two, we discuss evidentiary presumptions that can help veterans prove their claims. An evidentiary presumption is a legal rule that allows a fact or issue to be presumed “proven”
 Many New Orleans and Louisiana veterans in Iraq and Afghanistan had exposure to toxic and harmful fumes and smoke emitted from burn pits. Burn pits dispose of nearly every conceivable sort of materials. Experienced New
Applying for a veterans’ disability rating — or appealing such a rating — is complex and often confusing. Failure is generally in the details and, if any of the details are missing, your application is
Veterans who have some level of disability related to their military service are entitled to disability benefits from the Veterans Administration (VA). Disability is NOT, however, a one-time snapshot evaluation because, as veterans age,
Veterans are at a greater risk than the average US citizen of contracting cancer from exposure to Asbestos. The mineral was popular from the 1940s to the mid-70s. Being resistant to fire, asbestos was in
In some ways, applying for veterans’ disability benefits is easy. You download the form from the Veterans Administration website and you fill it out. But, truth is, applying for benefits is NOT as simple as
Many New Orleans veterans mistakenly believe that if the VA denies their claim for disability they are prevented from ever filing again. However, denied claims can be reopened at any time. Indeed, reopening a claim
Disability benefits paid to veterans of military service are for injuries or diseases that occurred while on active duty or made worse by active military service. These benefits are free from federal and state income
