The desperate need for an increase in disability compensation pay is something veterans and advocates have spoken out about for many years. In the last 12 years, the annual VA …
New Presumptive Conditions
Are you eligible for new service-connected benefits? Laws are changing and veteran advocates are pushing for more approved presumptive conditions for benefits and services that veterans are in dire need …
Mental Disorder Symptoms Explained
When we think of mental health disorders, most of us are familiar with descriptions or diagnoses like anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia. But some of the terms used by professionals to …
Asthma, Rhinitis, Sinusitis-Presumptive Service Connections
Asthma, rhinitis, and sinusitis are a few of the prevalent health and respiratory issues many veterans are suffering from that are likely connected to being exposed to poor air quality …
Ulcerative Colitis Ratings
What is Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease in which inflammation and ulcers occur in your large intestine (colon) and rectum. It is most commonly …
Struggling with Depression?
Are You Struggling? Depression and anxiety are considered the most common mental health disorders in the United States. Today’s blog focus will be on depression. (Click here to read our …
Gulf War Illness
Gulf War Illness Although the Gulf War may seem relatively short-lived in comparison to other wars, the medical ramifications for many veterans who served during that time period has had …
GERD – Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, called GERD, is a common gastrointestinal condition. Cleveland Clinic reports than an estimated 20% of the US population have GERD. It is sometimes referred to as chronic …
Confused by Combined Disability Rating Math?
Combined Disability Rating Math Calculating the combined disability rating is a process that can confuse and stress even the math-savvy! The formula for coming up with this rating seems a …
Get an Accurate Rating for Headaches or Migraines
According to the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), headaches/migraines are listed as #9 in the top 10 most common veteran disability claims! The difference between different types of headaches, including migraines, is …
