Veterans Disability Info Blog

A TBI, or traumatic brain injury, has been experienced by a great many veterans on active duty. The VA explains that TBIs are commonly caused by motor vehicle crashes, and falls, in addition to blasts and explosions. In fact, between 2000 and 2017, the U.S. Department of Defense had more […]

TBI is short for traumatic brain injury that occurs from sudden trauma, causing damage to the brain. TBI can occur when your head suddenly and violently hits an object or when an object penetrates the skull and enters your brain tissue. The definition of TBI covers its general causes. Yet, […]

When evaluating whether to grant veterans disability benefits for a traumatic brain injury (TBI), VA examiners tend to operate under the assumption that there is a direct correlation between how long the veteran was unconscious after their injury and the severity of the TBI. In reality, research suggests that a […]

Veterans, especially those who served in combat, often find they have lingering effects from the mental and physical effects of service. Brain injuries and emotional trauma both have an impact on veterans’ health for years after their time in the military. The CDC estimates that more than 430,000 service members […]

If you suffer from migraines, you’ll understand how devastating they can be to the sufferer. A migraine headache is also often unexpected, making it impossible to predict when and for how long it will affect your day and job activities. Migraine headaches can be brought on by a wide range […]

A recent article in the Washington Post, “Thousands of U.S. Troops Suffering from Trauma Were Separated from the Military for Misconduct, Report Finds”, has confirmed what we have seen in practice for a number of years now.  Veterans begin to suffer the problems associated with post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain […]

We recently won service connection for PTSD for a veteran who presented with a very complex case. The victory in this case illustrates why expert advocacy is needed in complex cases. This case involved a young veteran who joined the military at age 17 in order to escape a very […]

As a veterans’ disability attorney we are often confronted with a myriad of circumstances that give rise to claims for compensation in the veterans’ disability arena.  The following story is a true story taken from our case files.  We just received word of a victory for a veteran and an […]