What is a C-File? A VA claims file, most often referred to as a C-File, is an important piece of the disability and benefits puzzle. It contains all of the …
Headache or Migraine?
It is estimated that more than 37 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches. Veterans who have experienced a brain or head injury or who have been deployed are at a …
New VA Motto a Step Toward Inclusivity?
Advocates for female rights and lawmakers first introduced the idea of changing the VA motto to be more gender inclusive in 2017. The current VA motto, “To care for him …
Veteran’s Journey to Better Sleep
Our last blog post discussed the alarmingly high rate at which veterans suffer from insomnia and other sleep disorders. While those numbers are discouraging, they provide some glaringly obvious information; …
Insomnia & Sleep Disorders
Veteran Insomnia If 3 am is a regular visitor, you aren’t alone. Over 30% of the population experiences insomnia. Studies find that for veterans, the number is even higher. A …
Increased VA Funding Proposed for 2022
Last week, the White House outlined a fiscal 2022 budget plan that would increase funding to The Department of Veterans Affairs. The increase would be geared toward increasing funds for …
Mammoth Backlog of C&P Exams May Continue to Increase
Veterans know a Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam is a crucial step to be able to receive disability benefits. Most who have gone through the process would agree it’s never …
Unisex Bathrooms Not Appealing to Majority of Male Service Members
Research from a study conducted in 2013 & 2014 was meant to explore the advantages or disadvantages of females serving in special operations units. Instead, it uncovered a recurring theme …
The Major Richard Star Act
As it stands, only veterans who served 20+ years and have a disability rating of 50% or more are able to receive full retirement benefits and disability compensation. Data reports …
Sciatica- It’s Getting on My Nerves
The 7th most common veteran disability, sciatica, refers to pain along the path of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back, hips, down both buttocks and legs. It …
