Backstory Leading to The Mission Act A report from August 2014 brought to light a huge, heartbreaking issue that many veterans, and veteran advocates already knew…long wait times at VA …
VA Benefits and Medicare
How does Medicare work with VA Benefits? A common misconception is that once a person qualifies for one set/source of benefits, they are ineligible for any others. Many veterans may …
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 …
Service Treatment Records
What are Service Treatment Records? Service treatment records are the medical records from your time in service. When filing a disability claim, you can either submit these documents yourself OR …
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 …
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 …
Veteran Readiness & Employment
Most veterans are familiar with the GI Bill and how it can help pay for training programs or a college/graduate degree. There are other educational and career benefits available for …
