The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) does not always resolve disability benefits appeals promptly. In fact, VA data suggests that the average Board Review decision (one type of VA appeal) takes 405 days to appeal. Along with this data, the VA notes that there are several factors that could affect how long it takes to resolve […]

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) explains that there are three ways to appeal a denied veterans benefit claim,  which are: An attorney from Comerford Law Office can explain each option in detail and complete whichever type of appeal you choose to pursue. About the VA’s Veterans Benefits Appeal Options Some important details about the three VA […]

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If the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) denied your application for Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU), you could pursue one or more appeal options. If you are able to get a TDIU designation through an appeal, you will be able to get a 100% disability rating and the monthly compensation that rating entitles […]

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Whenever you are receiving medical care in the context of a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability claim, you must be intentional. Whether you are participating in a VA-sanctioned Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam or are receiving other medical services, it is important to protect yourself and put your claim (or appeal) in position […]

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Veterans seeking benefits for a service-related injury or illness have much to deal with. The very fact that a veteran is seeking benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) indicates that they are struggling from a health perspective, which can leave little time or energy to deal with a VA claim or appeal.  […]

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As a disabled veteran, dealing with the VA can be frustrating, stressful, or even damaging to your health. When you hire a VA lawyer to seek the benefits you deserve, you insulate yourself from the pitfalls that come with the VA disability claims and appeals processes. If you want fair benefits for your service-related medical […]

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One of the most common VA disability claims involves traumatic brain injuries. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury that happens after the brain has experienced a substantial blow. This blow can include either blunt force trauma or a penetrating injury. Because traumatic brain injuries can temporarily or permanently affect your cognitive abilities, it’s difficult to […]

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The Camp Lejeune Justice Act creates a new federal cause of action that allows people who were sickened by toxic water at Camp Lejeune to obtain financial compensation. Not only is there a new right to sue under this law, but Congress has also relaxed some of the normal causation rules that must usually be met in […]

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When you apply for your VA disability benefits, there are so many other benefits that you may qualify for. But the VA may not often share how your disability benefits affect your other benefits. Nearly 20 years ago, veterans couldn’t receive both retirement benefits and disability compensation simultaneously. Today, new changes to the law have […]

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There are many illnesses that you can get during or after your service in the military. One of those illnesses involves Gulf War Syndrome. Gulf War Syndrome is a group of unexplainable chronic symptoms that predominantly affects veterans on both sides of the Gulf War. Some symptoms include headaches, fatigue, joint pain, and indigestion. Gulf War […]

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