Navigation Dementia is an overall term used to describe symptoms that impact memory, performance of daily activities, and communication ability. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. Dementia affects over 6 million Americans. The Social Security Administration does consider the diagnosis of Early-Onset Alzheimer’s to be a compassionate allowance. The Compassionate Allowance program allows those […]
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The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019
Veterans who have served in Vietnam have been able to claim presumptive service connection for exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides since 1991, thanks to the Nehmer consent decree. This allowed them to claim benefits for specific conditions caused by exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides, without the burden of trying to prove […]
Navy Begins Reevaluation of Discharge Upgrade Applications for Service Members with Mental Health and Behavioral Conditions
The Navy has begun reevaluating discharge upgrade applications of Sailors and Marines who were diagnosed with PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, military sexual trauma, and other mental health or behavioral conditions. This reexamination stems from a preliminary settlement that a federal judge approved recently regarding a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleged that thousands of Sailors […]
RETRIEVING EVIDENCE FOR VA DISABILITY CLAIMS
One of the most difficult tasks for a Veteran when he is attempting to prove his claim for VA disability is finding evidence to support their claim. Service Treatment Records are reviewed to find any complaints, injury, or illness while the Veteran was in service. Post-military medical records are reviewed to show both a continuation […]
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 2021 and Gardberg & Kemmerly’s Team Hooter Matata – Means No Worries for Breast Cancer
Like last year, I am the Chair for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of South Alabama Event. This year, it is the EXCLUSIVE walk for the entire State of Alabama! Our walk this year is for a “Whole New World Without Breast Cancer!” Registration begins at 7 am and the walk starts at 8 […]