Receiving a denial for a claim that you know is legitimate is one of the most frustrating things you can experience. It can be even worse for military veterans. Let’s be honest. The VA probably denied your claim in a faster amount of time than it took for you to file. Even though having your […]

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Comerford Law Office provides legal services for veterans seeking veterans’ disability benefits. James R. Comerford has fulfilled the United States Department of Veteran’s Affairs accreditation process and is authorized to represent Veterans seeking disability benefits. Many young military members go overseas just starting their adult lives and with many plans for their future careers. However, too many return […]

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One of the frustrating aspects of applying for disability benefits is the amount of time it takes for your application to be processed. Even when you have a perfectly valid claim, you could end up waiting years before you obtain the benefits you deserve. In the meantime, medical bills continue to pile up alongside all of your […]

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For many years, veterans have struggled with the backlog at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which leaves applicants waiting for months before they receive a response to their claims. However, a recent investigation into the VA revealed that the problem is much worse than most people realize. In fact, according to a report released […]

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In an effort to pay tribute to veterans who served their countries by performing military service, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides deceased veterans with a wide range of memorial and burial benefits. For help ensuring that your own loved one is properly honored for his or her sacrifices, please contact a dedicated VA benefits […]

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While most people know that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers services and programs for qualifying veterans, few are aware that the family members of eligible veterans can also collect certain benefits. For help determining whether you or a loved one qualify for educational assistance, healthcare services, or a VA pension, please contact our dedicated […]

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Update: This post describes the VA disability appeals process for decisions issued prior to February 19, 2019. Decisions received after that date are subject to the new VA appeals process. The final step in any appeal for veterans benefits is a hearing before the Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA). This hearing can be held in person or by […]

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Avoid these Mistakes when Applying for VA Benefits Disability benefits provide income support when servicemembers can no longer work because of an injury sustained in the line of duty. Unfortunately, many veterans make simple errors that can delay benefits or cause them to lose out on benefits altogether. By avoiding these mistakes, you’ll strengthen your chances of […]

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According to an April 30th, 2017 report that ran in the Boston Herald, the regional VA office in Massachusetts has been systematically mishandling veteran brain injury cases. Indeed, an investigation indicates that the office has incorrectly processed one in every six veteran traumatic brain injury claims. This is incredibly disheartening, and it shows that the VA is […]

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The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan left an increased number of veterans with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), which is a head injury that results in the loss of consciousness, possible amnesia, and ensuring neurological deficits. According to the Department of Defense and the Defense and Veteran’s Brain Injury Center, an estimated 22 percent of all combat […]

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