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If you're a federal employee injured on the job, navigating the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) system can feel overwhelming. Between paperwork, deadlines, and agency red tape, it's easy to lose track of your rights—especially when it comes to choosing your treating physician. One of the most common questions we hear at Sarphie Law […]
Why the Fight for Benefits Isn't Over After Discharge For many veterans, the transition from active duty to civilian life brings more than just a change in routine—it introduces a new battle: securing the benefits they earned through service. Despite improvements in technology and processing systems, veterans in 2025 continue to face frustrating delays, denials, […]
Being injured while working for the U.S. Postal Service can be both physically and financially devastating. To make matters worse, many injured workers find out their workers’ compensation claim was denied, often without a clear explanation. If this has happened to you, don’t give up hope. You may still have a strong case. At Sarphie […]
Understanding How Mental Health Impacts Your Ability to Work For many veterans, the scars of military service go far beyond the physical. Mental health conditions like PTSD, anxiety, depression, and traumatic brain injuries can make it incredibly difficult to hold down steady employment, even when the veteran is physically able to perform certain tasks. The […]
The Overlooked Link Between Brain Injury and Psychological Struggles For many veterans, the invisible injuries sustained during military service can be just as debilitating as physical wounds. Among the most serious of these is traumatic brain injury (TBI), a condition that often leads to long-term mental health challenges. Although the signs of a TBI may […]
For many veterans, receiving a PTSD diagnosis is a difficult but important step in understanding and managing the emotional toll of military service. However, simply having a diagnosis does not automatically guarantee that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will award you disability benefits. If you're a veteran in Louisiana struggling with post-traumatic stress […]
Military sexual trauma (MST) is a deeply painful experience that can leave lasting emotional and physical scars. While MST is often associated with female service members, male veterans are also affected — and they have the same rights to pursue VA disability benefits for the trauma they’ve endured. Unfortunately, stigma and misconceptions often prevent male […]
Will Veterans Lose Access to Benefits in 2025? For millions of veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) serves as a lifeline, offering essential healthcare, disability benefits, and financial assistance. However, recent reports indicate that the Trump administration could be planning to cut 80,000 VA jobs, raising serious concerns about how these reductions could affect […]
Work-related injuries can cause financial stress, medical expenses, and uncertainty about the future. While many employees rely on state workers' compensation programs, federal employees have access to a separate system known as the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA). This law provides financial and medical benefits to eligible workers who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses. However, […]
