Qualifying for a VA disability rating for depression can be difficult for some veterans. Why? Because you must be able to prove that your depression was caused or made worse by your active duty military service. However, it can often be hard to characterize depression. Often, depression is thought of as an invisible issue since […]
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What Veteran Orthopedic Conditions Qualify for VA Benefits?
Learn how to file a claim for your orthopedic condition with the VA. Orthopedic condition is related to pain in your joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, or cartilage.
What is the Stroke Rehabilitation Process for Veterans?
The Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) directive began to incorporate best practices for stroke victims. When VA stroke victims accounted for 15,000+ cases per year, there needed to be a viable solution, which resulted in the stroke rehabilitation process for veterans! The VA implemented a comprehensive program so stroke victims can start rehabilitating within six months […]
20 Reasons Why Your VA Claim Was DENIED!
UGH! Getting that horrible denied letter after spending months or YEARS of working on your claim is FRUSTRATING! We don’t want a lack of knowledge or information to be the reason for any veteran to get their claim denied. In this post, we asked a group of THOUSANDS of veterans what the TOP reason why […]
Fatty Liver: How Do I Claim This?
Fatty Liver Disease (FLD) dates to the dawn of the industrial revolution – when food started to be processed more abundantly while demand for hard labor declined. It wasn’t until the 1980s that fatty liver gained recognition in the clinical arena. The rise of technology and virtual reality led to a decrease in physical activity […]
Are you overlooking high blood pressure, Veterans?
High blood pressure is also called hypertension and is not called the “Silent Killer” for nothing. The only time that symptoms might show is when your blood pressure is already at a seriously high level. As a veteran, it is essential to get your blood pressure checked regularly. We will be discussing how to know […]
3 Reasons Why Your VA Claim is taking so long!
How many times have you wondered to yourself why is my VA Claim is taking so long?! This is the second most asked question concerning the VA disability process for veterans. Sometimes, it is a mystery as to why one claim may be determined quicker than others. But when you dig a little deeper, you […]
How does the VA rate Fibromyalgia?
First, let’s discuss how the VA rates Fibromyalgia for Veterans diagnosed. Fibromyalgia is a disease that causes pain and sensitivity throughout the entire body. The pain must be present on both sides of the body, and both above and below the waist to be rated under VASRD Code 5025. A Rheumatologist needs to evaluate and diagnose you […]
VA Treatment for Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a severe condition that affects your eyesight. Regular visits to your eye care specialist can catch the debilitation condition early, and if directions are followed, you might not lose your eyesight. As for Veterans, the best option for you is understanding what is glaucoma and your treatment options through the VA. What is glaucoma? […]
Options for Veterans with Lupus
Due to the factors that veterans are exposed to in service, many have a higher chance of developing Lupus. While there is no way to know for sure if someone will develop Lupus, by looking at medical history you can tell if someone is more inclined to have this autoimmune disease. We will be discussing […]