Veterans Legal Clinic obtains benefits for Operation Iraqi Freedom vet
Abstract
Veterans Legal Clinic Staff Attorney Katie Becker successfully persuaded the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to award benefits to a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the early 2000s. The veteran's experiences as a combat medic caused him post-traumatic stress disorder, and an explosive blast caused a traumatic brain injury. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs initially denied the veteran benefits, finding no current diagnosis. Using a Veterans Legal Clinic-funded psychologist, Becker obtained an evaluation of the veteran with which she persuaded the VA that the veteran experiences both PTSD and TBI. The decision resulted in a substantial retroactive award and ongoing monthly payments to the veteran.
Repository Citation
Communications and Public Relations, Office of, "Veterans Legal Clinic obtains benefits for Operation Iraqi Freedom vet" (2023). Faculty Highlights. 2834.
https://digitalcommons.law.uga.edu/faculty_highlights/2834
