There’s a common misconception that PTSD is only for combat Vets. Many people would try to shame and belittle Vets out of pursuing a PTSD claim if they haven’t been in combat. I’m just going to call bullshit on all that. We don’t do that with ANY OTHER disability, so why should we single out […]
Veteran depression, Do I have it?
It’s no secret that veteran depression is at a higher rate than the rest of the population. What some might find surprising is how high the rate actually is. The VA estimates that up to 33% of Vets suffer some symptoms of depression. 20% have severe symptoms, and up to 12% suffer from Major Depression, […]
Top 4 most common injuries for active-duty Veterans
The most common injuries among active-duty personnel and the evacuated wounded from Operations Iraqi Freedom (OIF), Enduring Freedom (OEF) and New Dawn (OND) are as follows: Hearing Loss PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) The 4th may surprise you. Eye Injury and Vision Disorders While obvious eye injuries from combat and training rarely go […]
Secondary Conditions, the overlooked claim
Most veterans are already aware of filing claims for a direct service-connected condition. This is when a veteran’s military service directly causes a medical condition. For example, a paratrooper broke his ankle on an airborne jump. During the veteran’s remaining time in service, it continued to give him problems until he separated. After leaving the […]
Life Impact, what you didn’t know you needed to win your VA Claim
In this blog, we are going to discuss why it is crucial to be able to explain to the VA how your disability impacts your life. It is not enough to have a disability; the VA needs to know specifically how it affects your life. Proving the life impact of your disability is incredibility important to […]
What do I need to do AFTER winning my VA Claim?
After years of working on a process on your disability claim, you now got the award letter in the mail. That would be one of the great news every veteran receives. Congratulations! You’ve won your VA Claim! However, what exactly you need to consider after you won your claim? Be sure to enroll in direct […]
VA Disability PTSD Facts
In this blog, we will discuss PTSD facts; including what PTSD is, its diagnosis, risk factors, treatment, stats, and everything else you need to know. The American Psychiatric Associations (APA) defines PTSD as “the psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, such as a natural disaster, a […]
How is the nervous system important to your VA Claim?
One of the most overlooked areas of disability for vets is the central nervous system. This is due to the warning signs being excused as standalone issues. However, understanding certain symptoms as a reflection of central nervous system disabilities has been increasing steadily since the war in Vietnam, as many vets reported significant differences in […]
What do I need to know about TBI?
In recent years the awareness of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) among vets has increased thanks to improved diagnostics and increased vigilance substantially. Currently, the Department of Defense estimates that 22% of casualties in combat from Iraq and Afghanistan are from TBI. In comparison, only 12% of vets from Vietnam found the same relation. What causes […]
What do I need to know about MST?
A less known type of trauma that many have heard, but rarely have a good understanding of, is Military Sexual Trauma (MST). MST refers to sexual assault and sexual harassment that occurs in military settings. Both men and women can experience MST and the perpetrator can be of the same or opposite gender. Working as […]