Navigation Most veterans rely on the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to help them with their medical needs. What happens, though, when the VA denies a claim? If the VA denies your disability claim, relief is available through the appeals process. After the VA denies a claim, what appeals options are available? The VA […]
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What are the disability options for veterans?
Our veterans of the US armed forces endure many sacrifices in the course of duty. Those returning home from service may suffer physical and emotional injuries from their military roles. When an injury or condition makes it difficult for a veteran to pursue gainful employment, their only option may be through social security disability benefits. […]
Study on Malaria Drugs issued to US Troops – Results Expected In March
Mefloquine – also issued under the name Lariam – is an anti-malarial drug issued to thousands of U.S. troops who served overseas. The drug was issued to troops who were deploying to countries such as Afghanistan, Djibouti, and other countries throughout Africa. Sometimes they were prescribed in the Middle East, in places like Iraq. The […]
Yoga for injured veterans and first responders comes to Alabama
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often an unwelcome companion to physical traumatic injury when soldiers, sailors or Marines are wounded or otherwise hurt. Although the Veterans’ Administration (VA) does its best to address both the physical and psychological needs of former service members, it may require some more effort to get over the hump. The […]
Wesley Harbuck Joins the Firm
I got into the practice of law late in life, relatively speaking. I graduated high school in the small town of Boaz, Alabama. I took some college courses, but at that time, could not find anything I was passionate about, even though practicing law had crossed my mind. I was young and could not fathom […]