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Benefits awarded! This week, a client was awarded service connection for heart disease linked to toxic exposures while on active duty.

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All gave some; some gave all. While enjoying the long weekend, take time to appreciate and pay respect to those that have given the ultimate sacrifice for us.

When benefits are awarded, that doesn't necessarily mean that the fight is over. We ensure that VA has awarded the correct effective date and assigned the appropriate rating to reflect the severity of the disability.

Today, a client who had been granted benefits for pulmonary fibrosis received an increase after initially being under-rated to reflect the severity of this condition.

Did you know obstructive sleep apnea has been linked to toxic exposures? We just obtained benefits for a client this week on this basis.

Today and tomorrow our office is attending a conference to stay up to date on this evolving area of law to ensure our clients continue receiving the best representation.

Benefits granted! A client was granted benefits for PTSD, rated at 70%, which then also entitled him to a total disability based on individual unemployability.

Did you know that instability of a knee joint can entitle you to a separate additional rating? For example, if you are service-connected for your left knee arthritis and also experience instability in that joint, you can receive a rating for the arthritis and a separate rating for the instability. This was a client's situation and, after years of being service-connected for his left knee arthritis is now also receiving an additional 10% rating for his instability.