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Disabled Veterans in Indiana Struggling to Get the Benefits They Deserve

Dec 11, 2013 | Personal Injury

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December 11, 2013

Each day, a growing number of soldiers return from service with injuries that leave them unable to work. The Indianapolis Veterans Disability Lawyers with Stewart & Stewart Attorneys explain that while assistance is available to these individuals through veterans disability benefits, the process of being approved for such compensation can be complex. In some cases, soldiers are dying before they are able to get the help they need and deserve.

An article from WISHTV 8 News told the story of a Vietnam veteran who served as a combat drill sergeant for more than two decades in the U. S. Army. During his time overseas, he was exposed to Agent Orange. As a result, he suffered numerous health problems, including several strokes and lung cancer.

The veteran was denied benefits each time he applied for numerous years, but was finally awarded a 100 percent disability rating accompanied by back pay on benefits. However, the decision came too late and the soldier died the day his approval letter arrived.

The incident highlights the difficulties many soldiers face in the process of applying for veterans disability benefits. That’s why the team of Indianapolis Personal Injury Lawyers with Stewart & Stewart Attorneys urge veterans considering applying for such benefits to discuss their legal options with a qualified attorney to ensure their rights to compensation are protected.

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