Veterans Disability Info Blog

On August 6, 1945, the United States ushered in the nuclear age by dropping an atomic device on the city of Hiroshima in Japan. Three days later, a second atomic bomb devastated the city of Nagasaki. These exhibitions of nuclear might had the desired effect: the Empire of Japan promptly […]

In Alabama, there is a possibility that those who served at Fort McClellan may have been exposed to toxic chemicals and radioactive materials. During World War I, the Alabama military station of Fort McClellan served as a training ground for American troops. As time went on, the installation was used […]

On Thursday, March 3, 2022, the House of Representatives passed the Honoring our PACT Act, which will provide relief to Veterans who were exposed to chemical or environmental hazards during their service. The bill was passed after a long and aggressive campaign by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) members. “Our […]

When we were able to obtain disability benefits for my client Hermogenes Marrero after 14 years of rejected appeals, we set an important precedent. Marrero had been stationed at Vieques island in Puerto Rico, one of the highest toxicity US military sites on the planet. Although the government has abundantly […]