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 …
Mental Health Rating Myths Part 1
There are millions of veterans with mental health ratings in our country. In 2020, there were over 1.7 million veterans who were rated just for PTSD. A lot of confusion …
Mental Health Ratings
Mental conditions and disorders are considered the most difficult to rate. Mental health looks different in every individual, symptoms vary, can be hard to measure, and they fluctuate in intensity …
Benefits Backlog May Linger into 2022
2020 was a hard year for almost everyone. Many businesses suffered, supplies decreased while demands increased, and multitudes of offices reduced or eliminated their in-office employees at least temporarily. Veterans …
Permanent and Total Disability
Permanent and Total Disability (also called 100% P&T or T&P) is a term and status that is often misunderstand and used incorrectly. It’s important to understand the difference and how …
You Need a Buddy
What is a buddy letter? You may also hear it referred to as a buddy statement or layperson statement/letter. It’s a personal, firsthand account and statement from a friend, family …
The C-File
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 …
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 …
