It is estimated that one in four Veterans have diabetes, according to the department of Veteran Affairs. Many Veterans are not aware that they have the condition. Here are some of the symptoms to be aware of for diabetes. What is diabetes Diabetes is a disease which prevents the body from properly producing or […]
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Changing a not honorable discharge to receive benefits
While everyone wants to qualify for Veteran benefits, not having an honorable discharge can prevent this process from ever happening. The good news is, depending on the kind of release you are qualified as, there is a possibility that through the Discharge Review Board (DRB), you could file for a change. While it is difficult […]
3 Reasons you need to complete the burn pit registry
Burn pits became a widely used way to get rid of trash in Iraq and Afghanistan. These pits provided a quick and easy way to get rid of waste, but the harmful impact has been shown toward human lives. If you have been around these burn pits, signing up for the registry is one of […]
Veteran Child Support
Child support is something that many parents have to navigate the tricky waters of these days. In addition, as a Veteran it can be difficult knowing how much of your resources must go towards supporting your child. Child Support This is court ordered payments from a parent towards their child’s living expenses. One is […]
VA Mission Act
Earlier this month, President Trump announced another change for the Department of Veteran Affairs called the VA Mission Act. This bill is another portion of his promise to make much-needed reforms for the VA. The new legislation will change private health care to make it readily available to Veterans. This new bill in full is […]
Importance of a DBQ
DBQ or Disability Benefits Questionnaires are used to evaluate a service-connected disability for Veterans. While it does not take the place of a C&P exam, it is an essential piece of evidence for your claim. The process was developed to solidify what you already told your C&P examiner and speed up the time until you […]
Blue Water Vets receiving Agent Orange benefits
Congress has been working on a bill for the Blue Water Veterans to receive the same benefits as those who served in Vietnam and qualify for Agent Orange compensation. On May 8th, the bill passed to go along to the House. Through this new bill, thousands of Veterans who are struggling to make ends meet will […]
How to access Veterans’ health records
Everything you need to know about gathering your military medical records and service health records to win your claim. Learn why these documents are so relevant and how they can make or break your disability claim.
Why you should apply for Chronic Pain
Have you ever wondered what you need to apply for a chronic pain claim? Here we go through everything you need to know about chronic pain and why you need to apply.
Veterans Filing for Chronic Pain Court Case
The beginning of April 2018, Washington announced that they would be repealing a 1999 law which had previously prevented thousands of Veterans from qualifying for a claim. The new rule states that there no longer has to be a clear medical disability to explain the pain. The new law will help thousands of Veterans to […]