Losing a loved one due to medical malpractice is one of the most devastating things that can happen to a family. Even worse, this is not an uncommon occurrence. More than a quarter-million Americans die yearly from medical errors, many of which might have been preventable. Most medical procedures are safe. However, if an error occurs and a person...
Continue ReadingThe disability benefits many veterans receive from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) terminate upon their deaths. However, in most cases, their surviving spouses will receive alternate assistance. Most immediately, a surviving spouse should receive any accrued disability benefits that the VA had not yet paid before the veteran’s death. Widows and widowers of service members who died...
Continue ReadingIf you are a United States Veteran who was deployed overseas after 9/11, you are probably familiar with the use of burn pits and the hazards they cause. Many veterans over the past several decades have become sick or ill as a result of exposure to the toxic fumes. Burn pits emit hazardous toxic waste when trash and sewage...
Continue ReadingThe unexpected death of a loved one is traumatic for many reasons, especially when your loved one died because of a preventable mistake a medical professional made. Suppose your loved one died while in the hospital; you might also end up suing a hospital for wrongful death. Holding the appropriate parties responsible for your loss can give you some...
Continue ReadingIf you are a veteran who has been receiving disability benefit payments from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for over 10 years, you will be happy to know that the VA cannot terminate your benefits absent a showing of fraud. The 10-Year Rule Explained The VA awards monthly compensation to veterans with persistent medical conditions and debilitating...
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides financial compensation, healthcare, and other benefits to veterans with service-related disabilities. These benefits extend to those who served on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training. The veteran must show that their service caused their condition or exacerbated an existing condition. The VA also requires an honorable discharge....
Continue ReadingYou served your country honorably and bravely. But your military career left you with a new or worsening heart condition. If you are wondering whether you qualify for Veterans Administration (VA) disability benefits, this guide should answer some of your questions. For more specific answers or help applying for VA disability benefits, contact Gerling Law’s VA disability lawyers today...
Continue ReadingSuffering 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 ReadingCoping with the death of a loved one is extremely difficult in all circumstances but can feel even more devastating when you believe their death could have been avoided. Medical malpractice is one of the leading causes of preventable deaths in the United States. If your loved one’s death occurred because of medical negligence, you may have the right...
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