Legal Question in Military Law in Texas

Military disability benefits

I was station in Ft.Benning,GA.I severely injured my ankle during basic training in 1993,I was sent to the military doctor who said it was a previous injury(which it was not)I was given a honorable discharge,I have been having problems with that ankle,can i recieve benefits from that injury? I pass the physical so their was never a previous injury.


Asked on 10/31/08, 3:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Patrick Tracy Patrick J. Tracy, Esq, P.E.,

Re: Military disability benefits

To obtain benefits from the VA you must prove that your injury was caused or aggravated by military service including basic training.

Obtain copies of military records from St. Louis Army records and prepare your case.

Good luck.

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Answered on 10/31/08, 5:13 pm


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