The VA presumes that veterans who had “boots on the ground” in the Republic of Vietnam or served in the country’s inland waterways or territorial waters during the war (January 9, 1962 – May 7, 1975) were exposed to herbicides, including Agent Orange.  The U.S. military used herbicides during the war to clear the thick … Continue reading VA Disability Benefits for Vietnam Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange and Other Herbicides

Catherine Cornell

Catherine Cornell, founder and owner of the The Veterans Practice, is accredited with the Department of Veterans Affairs and has been admitted to the Illinois State Bar, the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and the United States District Court for the Northern…

Catherine Cornell, founder and owner of the The Veterans Practice, is accredited with the Department of Veterans Affairs and has been admitted to the Illinois State Bar, the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.  Catherine is also a sustaining member of the National Organization of Veterans Advocates and sits on the board of the Veterans Legal Aid Society.