Our lawyers are active advocates for U.S. military veterans suffering from all types of service-related mental and physical conditions and in need of disability benefits. This includes victims of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and bipolar disorder related to any military experience as well as Vietnam veterans exposed to the toxic herbicide Agent Orange.
Applying for veterans disability benefits can be a complex and frustrating challenge due to certain inefficiencies within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and lack of clarity in eligibility criteria. Successfully appealing denials of veterans disability compensation claims often requires counsel from a qualified, experienced attorney. Essentially, it is necessary to demonstrate that:
- You have a mental or physical condition severe enough to be "rated" as a full or partial disability
- This medical problem originated during your time in the service or can be connected to events or conditions related to that service
Birmingham Veterans PTSD Attorneys With Extensive Claim Appeals Experience
Many veterans struggle for years or decades with PTSD in the hope that symptoms ranging from flashbacks to general anxiety and inability to focus will ease. In recent years the impacts of PTSD have become more widely understood, and many veterans have succeeded with disability claims whether or not they saw direct combat.
If you have been unjustly denied veterans disability compensation for military post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, severe clinical depression or another psychological condition, our lawyers are prepared to analyze your claim and build the best possible case for success at a hearing or on appeal.
Action for Veterans Harmed by Agent Orange Exposure
U.S. veterans' Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam has now been linked to a vast spectrum of diseases, including:
- Numerous types of lymphoma, sarcoma, leukemia, myeloma, lung and liver cancer, Hodgkin's disease and other cancers
- Type 2 diabetes, porphyria, peripheral neuropathy, Parkinson's disease, ischemic heart disease and other heart diseases
We can work to obtain qualified medical opinions and establish your Agent Orange or other toxic herbicide exposure in Vietnam.
Counsel Across Alabama, Including Tuscaloosa: Agent Orange Claim Attorneys
At Friedman & Downey, P.C., our founding partner is recognized nationally for knowledge of veterans disability issues, and we are prepared to engage personally and directly in your quest for just benefits. Request a free consultation today if your claim has been denied and you are evaluating your next steps.
