If you think your veterans disability benefits aren’t enough to meet your needs, then here’s some good news for you: President Obama recently signed a COLA bill that would add to them. About the cost-of-living adjustment The cost-of-living...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is something that is often found in war veterans. Most people assume that it develops immediately after a traumatic event; studies, however, show that it can emerge much later in life. This is...
As a veteran, you asked for nothing when you fought for the United States. Veterans are highly regarded in this country, but that fact seems to be largely ignored by Veterans Administration offices tasked to take care of...
COLA greatly benefits a veteran’s federal withholding tax, monthly gross pay, annuities, and Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) premiums. That’s why it pays to know more about it. For more information about COLA and other Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, consult...
This obviously isn’t applicable to veterans, though, since their trauma were a result of their service in the army decades ago. Rather, veterans rely on actual standard treatment for PTSD to alleviate their suffering and its bad effect on...
One of the biggest ironies in America now is the number of veterans who are living day to day without benefits from the government. Perhaps one reason this is happening is the lack of information about benefits, something...
For too long, many of the country’s veterans have been subjected to traveling long distances and waiting in long queues in order to receive care. What the new bill does is give veterans the authority to go to a...
A disability lawyer for veterans will help them seek the benefits and compensation for their services rendered and disabilities incurred while on duty. The strict guidelines set by the USDVA and, at times, procedural lapses when it comes to...
Military veterans who claim disability benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have been placed under scrutiny recently. Billions of compensation dollars are being granted to former war soldiers, with some political figures and doctors questioning the veracity of...
America's wars in Iraq and Afghanistan demonstrated just how terrible improvised explosive devices (IEDs) are. Although these weapons were capable of physical injury, they also caused a lot of "invisible wounds" among veterans. ...
The U.S. annual total spending is normally divided into three parts: discretionary, mandatory, and interest on federal debt. Discretionary and mandatory spending are subdivided into many different parts, including veterans’ benefits, transportation, food and agriculture, and science. Veterans’...
PTSD can seriously affect a person’s quality of life. Someone suffering from PTSD often is subject to flashbacks and nightmares to their traumatic event while having to deal with changes to their thought processes, like heightened feelings of fear,...
A skilled veterans disability lawyer can file a PTSD claim with the VA so that you can claim disability benefits, which will help with your treatment. To fully qualify for a PTSD claim, a veteran has to meet the...
The U.S. military has a long history of experimenting on various weapons to win its wars. One of them that continues to have an impact to this day is Agent Orange, a type of herbicide used to destroy...
"A skilled veterans disability attorney, such as an experienced lawyer from Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law, can advise you on your claims and help you deal with the VA. Though they may not be able to speed up the...
"Experienced veterans disability lawyers can advise you on the proper steps to take. They will help you file a notice of disagreement with the VA, in which you specify the part of the decision you disagree with. This is...
It doesn’t matter how decorated or renowned one is, each veteran has, in one way or another, helped in securing the present and future of this great nation, so it’s only fair to give them something back in...
Battlefields have and always will change people. Some come out of it stronger and more appreciative towards life, but unfortunately, a great number of veterans end up with a permanent scar in the form of post-traumatic stress disorder...
"In most cases, an honorable discharge is required for former military personnel to file for VA benefits. In practice, however, even this requirement isn’t always enough because VA offices also need proof of the applicant’s prior military service, especially...
"The best way to treat PTSD is through urgent action, especially since therapies and medications for this disorder are most effective when the symptoms are not yet severe. Veterans ought to know that PTSD related to their time in...
Serving one’s country is an honor that exacts tremendous costs. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a serious mental condition that develops after a traumatic event, and is prevalent among returning servicemen. Here are some of the symptoms of this...
Filing a veteran’s disability claim through the Department of Veterans Affairs can be a long, arduous process. However, there’s a way to avoid the stress – by hiring a dependable veterans disability lawyer. So, how does one begin?...
Physical injuries like vision or hearing impairment are what some soldiers sustain while in combat zones. However, there are some injuries that go beyond the surface, like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), characterized by depression, detachment, numbness, and others.Fortunately, an...
Being injured in the line of duty can be a harrowing experience. Military personnel, especially those deployed throughout the world’s trouble spots or in the battlefronts, understand it as their patriotic duty to serve. However, that can be cold...
Warfare has heavy consequences. In Operation Iraqi Freedom alone, almost 32,000 U.S. servicemen were injured in the call of duty. The U.S.’s participation in many wars offshore has resulted in a lot of wounded vets who need federal...
Fibromylagia is a common musculoskeletal condition in the United States. It is estimated that nearly 1 out of every 20 people suffer from the condition. Strangely, Gulf War veterans are diagnosed with the condition more frequentl ...
A news article from The Wall Street Journal reveals a group of Vietnam veterans suing the US government for denying to raise their discharges even when there’s proof that they’re suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The article states...
The US military is filled with brave men and women who willingly put themselves at risk of danger to guarantee the safety of the free world. That said, it is only right that those who have sustained injuries...
The men and women currently serving in the US armed forces are the latest in a long line of fighters dating back to the Revolutionary War. The presence of American forces in hotspots around the world have made...
Over the years, different administrations are changing and making various rules and regulations that make application processing confusing and winding for most veterans. Those who wish to understand unfamiliar developments in the processing system should consult experienced veterans disability...
Even if the Department of Veterans Affairs manages to standardize and modernize the claims application process, it still won’t guarantee applicants the benefits due to them. However, those denied benefits shouldn’t lose hope. With a knowledgeable veterans disability attorney...
Veterans simply don’t have the time to wait for their benefits to come; much of the recompense they’re set to receive goes towards paying for much-needed medical treatments and rehabilitation. However, the department’s archaic methods of processing claims can...
Unfortunate as it is, the fact is that not all veterans are given disability benefits despite their committed service to the task of protecting and defending our nation. While they do have the chance to apply for the...
Similar to workers, military veterans can file for disability benefits. They can file claims for causes such as traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, and toxic chemical exposure. Given the nature of their profession, veterans need some form...
We all know that one of the most tiring processes in the government involve applying for disability benefits at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). As a way to decrease the stress that this tedious task brings, veteran...
Your years of military service are appreciated not only by your fellow Americans but more importantly by the U.S. government. If you’ve been injured as a result of your military service, you are entitled to disability benefits according...
At Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law, we’re proud to help veterans and their families obtain the benefits offered by a
grateful nation. Our experienced veterans’ disability benefits lawyers are confident in our ability to win approval of benefits for the
clients we represent – so confident, in fact, that unless we deliver, we don’t get paid. A main focus of our law practice is obtaining
disability benefits.Visit www.fight4vets.com for more details.
Since 1994, Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law, LC, has offered professional, caring service to all of its clients. Now serving the Parkersburg, Charleston, Logan and Beckley areas. Jan Dils and her firm are experienced in all forms of Social Security and Disability benefits, Veteran’s Benefits and Personal Injury cases. Read more ..
ANGIE THOMPSON
Dedication to providing a voice for those who are not always heard is the driving force behind Angie Thompson and her work as an Attorney for Jan Dils. After personally meeting with her clients, Angie works on preparing each claim, then represents her clients at hearings. Prior to joining the Jan Dils team, Angie finished her law degree and completed an internship with The Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh. Read more ..
