One of the questions we get the most is, “How can I get a 100 VA rating?” As a disabled veteran, you’ve given your health to the country you served and part of what you’ve been promised in return is that the military would take care of you. So we have put together this article […]
Category: Filing for VA Disability Claim
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? […]
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 […]
Persistent Daytime Hypersomnolence
Hypersomnolence can show up either through daytime tiredness or through oversleeping at night. Even though many people with PDH frequently nap during the day, they do not get relief from being tired.
Can VA Disability Benefits Be Applied for Child Support?
When a Veteran receives disability from the VA, it’s a great feeling to know that they have a steady tax-free income. The income that they receive aids in supporting themselves. There are many ways to claim your disability, and it’s your job to ensure your medical records support it. While claims are lengthy, in the […]
Blue Water Navy Vets – UPDATE
For 50 years, approximately up to 560,000 Veterans that served in the Vietnam Era will be celebrating from a very long wait. Back on June 25, 2019, President Trump signed a new law H.R. (House of Representatives). 299, is referred to as the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, which awarded presumptive benefits status that […]
Understanding Bipolar Disorder in Veterans
It’s no secret that many veterans experience traumatic events and circumstances that would be unusual in the civilian world. The effect of these experiences on veterans often ends up as mental health issues, which, thankfully, in many cases, can be lessened or even cured with treatment. One of these mental health issues is commonly known as […]
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 […]
7 VA Benefits available for Spouse and Children
There are a number of VA benefits available for the spouse and children of every veteran. In fact, as the dependent of a veteran, you may qualify for benefits such as health care, life insurance, money for school, or vocational training. If you are the survivor of a service member or veteran, you may also […]
Statement to Support Your Claim – PTSD
Terrell Murrell explains why including a Statement in Support of Claim a Veteran can include details to his or her time in service and how the disability has affected their life now.