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FREE REPORT REVEALS SECRET REASONS
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Added: 12/07/2003
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FREE REPORT REVEALS SECRET REASONS
The real reasons why Shoshona Johnson received a lower disability rating than Jessica Lynch had nothing to do with race.
It had to do with a lack of understanding of the system itself and access to the right information,according to military disability attorney John Gately of Virginia Beach, Va.
"The Army disability system does try to treat injured service members fairly and to accuse its personnel of racism is both unwarranted and irresponsible." said Gately, a lawyer who represents clients from all branches of the armed forces in these proceedings on a daily basis.
Gately, a recognized expert in military disability law, stated that Jessica received a higher temporary rating than Shoshona because she had multiple injuries to various areas of her body that were each separately ratable under the Army system.
“However, Jessica’s disability rating will be reviewed every 12 to 18 months over the next five years and it is likely to be reduced over time as
Gately, a nationally her condition improves.”
By contrast, Shoshona’s injuries were confined to one area of her body and did not involve paralysis or the loss of a limb.
Under the regulations employed by the Army, the rating given to Shoshona was not entirely unfair. However, Gately stated that there may be ways to increase it, depending upon what is contianed within her medical record.
“Under the military system, Shoshona would have a number of ways to appeal this initial decision and increase her rating, provided that she wanted to fight and knew how to develop the evidence needed to support a higher rating,” said Gately.
Unfortunately, many soldiers do not know enough about how the system works and often accept results that may not truly reflect the extent of their impairment.
If you are injured and being processed through the disability system, John Gately recommends that you learn as much as you can about the regulations governing the process.
“After all,” said Gately,”if you don’t care enough to learn how to win your case, why should anyone else?” Nevertheless, he concedes that this information is not readily available to most soldiers, sailors and airmen.
To solve that problem, Gately now offers a free report entitled “Five Secrets to Winning Your Military Disability Case” to anyone who requests it via e-mail after visiting his web site at www.gatelylawfirm.com. The report is free, with no cost or obligation to you. |
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