Law Office of Michael D.J. Eisenberg, Attorney and Counselor at Law

01/12/2026

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12/25/2023

How Does the VA PACT Act Impact Me?

The U.S. Senate passed the PACT Act, the largest expansion of the VA’s healthcare and benefits ever, on August 2, 2022. Formally known as the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act, the bill will provide millions of Veterans with benefits following their exposure to toxins during service.

Veterans who served in the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and in post-9/11 conflicts will benefit from a massive expansion in eligibility and benefits. The PACT Act, like anything related to the VA, can be complex, and you may have questions about it.

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The PACT Act could make you eligible for benefits due to burn pit, Agent Orange, or radiation exposure. Keep reading to learn if you’re eligible.

12/11/2023

How is a VA Claim for Tinnitus Denied?

Tinnitus is the most common VA claim, and it’s widely thought to be the ‘easiest’ claim to get compensation for. However, getting compensation for your VA tinnitus claim isn’t simple. You have to meet the same criteria as you would for any other disability.

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11/27/2023

The Latest Threat in Veteran Scams: Pension Poachers

Veterans who faithfully served our country are sometimes entitled to benefits, pensions, and other payments that help support them. However, because the process of applying for these benefits can often be complex, bad actors often try to take advantage of the most vulnerable veterans.

One common way veterans are exploited is through pension poaching. In this blog, we’ll tell you all about how pension poaching works, how it hurts veterans, and crucially, how you can avoid it. Let’s start with a brief overview of the VA’s pension and benefits programs.

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Pension poaching is the latest veteran scam used to defraud those who served our country. Read more to learn how to spot a pension poacher and stay secure.

11/13/2023

Justice for a Military Sexual Trauma Survivor

The Problem: In 2012, a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Office (RO) denied a Veteran entitlement to a service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to military sexual trauma (MST). The Veteran was sexually assaulted in 1970 during her service in the Air Force. She did not report the assault after it happened, fearing that she wouldn’t be believed.

Read how Michael D.J. Eisenberg helped them:

Without documentation of a stressor, proving a service connection can be difficult. Read more to see how we overcame that burden for a successful appeal!

10/30/2023

What to Include in a VA Buddy Letter (With PTSD Example)

If you suffer an injury or stressor during your military service, it’s only right that you should be compensated for it. When you file a claim to receive that compensation, you’re really fighting for your quality of life.

Including a VA buddy statement can make your claim incredibly persuasive and can even lead to a higher disability rating. But what exactly is a buddy statement, and what should it include?

In this blog, we’ll cover all that, plus show you an example of what a finished buddy statement might look like.

A VA buddy letter can be a critical piece of evidence for winning your claim. Read more to learn what to include in yours and see an example buddy letter.

10/09/2023

Justice Done for a Purple-Heart Vietnam Veteran

The problem:
Kenneth Haselwander’s medical records did not include his injuries sustained at the hands of an enemy in Vietnam in 1969. Due to the error in his medical record, Haselwander never received the Purple Heart medal he was entitled to. After filing a correction application with the Army Board of Corrections for Medical Records (ABCMR), his claim was denied.

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Kenneth Haselwander was denied a Purple Heart due to an error in his medical records. Click to learn why this happened, and what you should do if there’s an error in your medical records.

10/02/2023

What is a PEBLO and How Can They Help You?

A Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer, commonly referred to as a PEBLO or PEB Liaison Officer, serves as part of the Integrated Disabilities Evaluation System (IDES), which determines a Service Member’s fitness or unfitness for duty. Your PEBLO will help guide you through several crucial parts of the IDES, which typically takes around 100 days in total, although this process can be longer or shorter depending on your individual circumstances.

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09/15/2023

The VA Appeals Process Timeline and What to Expect

As a veteran, you know how important your benefits are. They entitle you to disability payments, educational aid, and many other benefits that your quality of life depends upon.

We know that these benefits are so important it can make the claims process stressful, and it can make things feel hopeless when your claim is denied.

Fortunately, even if your claim is denied, it doesn’t mean you’re out of luck. Through the Veterans Benefits Appeals process, you can challenge your claim’s denial or the rating decision or effective date, and receive the benefits you’re entitled to.

The claims process can be long and stressful. If you just went through it, you may feel worn out. So you might wonder what the appeals process is like and how long it takes. Here, we’ll break down the process and tell you what you need to know for a successful appeal. Let’s jump right in.

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The VA appeals process can be highly complex and stressful. Read more to learn all about it and how you can have the best chance at a favorable outcome.

09/15/2023

You Are Never Forgotten!