Can my son get any benefits if he was injured during Marine bootcamp?

As long as your son had active military service, he is considered a veteran for for purposes of VA compensation benefits. The biggest factor is...

What are the chances of HPV being approved?

If you mean approved for VA disability benefits, it is possible if you were treated for that in service and the problems that you are currently...

More information is needed. If he was honorably discharged, he should file a claim for service connection for a back injury. He can get...

How long does it take for appeal under review to be complete?

It depends if you are on appeal with the Board of Veterans' Appeals, the Veteran's Court, or other venue? There is not enough information to give...

Bootcamp and MS; do I have a good argument?

You may actually have several claims. You may have a medical malpractice, but you may also have a claim for service-connected disability. If you...

I had hip replacement surgery and now I have a leg length discrepancy of 1.4 inches?

If you are a veteran and this surgery was performed by the VA, you may have an 1151 claim, which is somewhat like a tort action that you would...

Can I sue the VA for missing a diagnosis?

You have 2 options - you can file an "1151 claim" through the VA or file a federal tort claim. If you file an 1151 claim and are successful, your...

What happens if someone is diagnosed with mental health issues before basic training?

It really depends on how his mental illness affects his ability to serve and complete his obligation. If the military deems him unfit for service,...

Do I have a claim for Agent Orange or Asbestos exposure?

Cases for exposure to asbestos and herbicides (agent orange) can be complicated. If the facts do not fit into a "presumptive" service-connected,...

How can I prove my VA disability begin during a honorable period of enlistment for military veterans?

Typically you can get disability benefits for an injury/disease suffered during a period of honorable service. Your case seems difficult and...