Suffering from a disability as a result of your military service can be life-changing and, at times, overwhelming. Of course, nothing can allow you to undo the cause of your disability. But if you’ve sustained a service-connected condition, you may have a claim for disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The amount of your benefits will...
Continue ReadingMany veterans experience severe achilles or ankle tendonitis following their time in the military. Sometimes, this can lead to the inability to secure or maintain employment if the pain interferes with your movements. If you have developed tendonitis as a result of your military service, you may be able to receive VA disability for ankle tendonitis or achilles tendonitis....
Continue ReadingLosing a loved one is never easy. Not only is your family experiencing unspeakable grief, but the unexpected financial burden can bring additional stress. If your family member died due to another party’s negligence, intentional acts, or recklessness, you could have the right to bring a wrongful death lawsuit. While financial compensation will not make up for the loss...
Continue ReadingCountless veterans experience mental health issues after their service. In fact, according to one 2016 study, more than 1.1 million Veterans who were treated between 2010 and 2011 in a VA Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) were diagnosed with at least one of five severe mental health issues, one of which was bipolar disorder. Suffering from bipolar disorder can...
Continue ReadingWhat is Hip Pain? Hip pain is a fairly common complaint as people get older. However, among service members, hip pain can be a life-altering condition that impacts the quality of life. Military service-related injuries on any part of the body can ultimately cause stress on the hips. If you were injured during your military career and have hip...
Continue ReadingAlthough nobody wants to think about birth injuries as something that occurs, they do from time to time happen. Sometimes they occur simply due to nature, and sometimes they occur because of human error during the birthing process, because of an accident on behalf of the nurse or the physician who is responsible for the birth. If you recently...
Continue ReadingWere you seriously injured by a medical professional? Thinking about filing a lawsuit? Before getting to the courthouse, you first need to think about Indiana’s statute of limitations. A “statute of limitations” is a law that sets a deadline by which a lawsuit must be filed. Indiana has a special statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases. The medical...
Continue ReadingWhen you go to the doctor, you want to believe you’re getting the best care possible. You probably don’t make an appointment expecting to leave the office more seriously injured than when you came in. But every day, doctors and other medical professionals injure patients due to negligence or incompetence. Known as medical malpractice, this represents a failure to...
Continue ReadingAre you a veteran who can’t keep your eyes open? If so, you might be suffering from a serious medical condition called narcolepsy. This illness causes excessive daytime sleepiness, nighttime sleep problems, and other circadian rhythm issues that make everyday life a challenge. Veteran sufferers may be surprised to find that there is a narcolepsy VA rating for this...
Continue ReadingAny auto accident has the propensity to be traumatic, but collisions with large commercial vehicles like semi-trucks can be especially devastating. The experience alone is enough to rattle even the strongest nerves, whether or not you suffer severe physical injuries. While you heal from your injuries, you also need to look into your options for initiating a semi-truck accident...
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