Do I need a Lawyer who handles VA issues? NOD claim?

You may be represented by an accredited representative before the VA. You may choose between a service organization, such as the American Legion...

My name is Kenneth Clayton, I am a Vietnam veteran with a rare circumstance.

As you are probably aware, the service branches each have their own Board of Correction of Military Records (BCMR). (The Board for Correction of...

VA regulations state that Individuals generally eligible for burial in a national cemetery, in addition to individuals who died during military...

I agree with Attorneys Cassara and Early that you cannot successfully sue the government under these circumstances. If your medical condition...

My fiance is retired, disabled veteran. Told that children are eligible for in-state, tuition for free. Apply to step children?

Generally speaking, under federal Veterans' Benefits Law a step-child of a totally and permanently disabled service-connected veteran may qualify...

Am I able to receive disability assistance , help or any sort of compensation for my back being hurt in the military?

Please keep in mind that you have one year from the date of a Dept. of Veterans Affairs rating decision to start an appeal of the decision to the...

I have been diagnosed with stage 2 lung cancer. I recently applied with the Veterans Admin. for my benefits, I was denied.

If your lung cancer became manifest within one year of your military discharge, you may be entitled to service-connected disability compensation. ...

Appeals

I recommend that you ask the appeals lawyer to explain why he believes the verdict will be overturned. Take some notes of your conversation or ask...

Should I purse a civil rights lawsuit against a county jail?

I agree that you may very well have a case and that your allegations involve both personal injury and civil rights issues. You might want to use...

My trial was yesterday and I didn't get enough time to defend myself. Is there anything I can do now?

You could prepare and submit a Post-Trial Memorandum of Law with a Motion for Leave to File, if necessary under the Court's rules. Of course, you...

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