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Category: Filing for VA Disability Claim
Secondary Conditions Linked to Flat Feet (Pes Planus)
Veterans who have pes planus (or “flat feet”) may be eligible for a VA disability rating. What many don’t know is that there are also a number of secondary conditions attributed to flat feet that you may also receive benefits for. What’s a Secondary Condition? First of all, it’s important to understand secondary conditions in […]
Can I Be Rated for Asthma AND Sleep Apnea?
While sleep apnea and asthma often can be linked as respiratory disorders, their symptoms are different enough that many veterans wonder if they can receive separate VA disability ratings for each. Links Between Asthma and Sleep Apnea Many studies have now shown that people who have asthma are more likely to develop obstructive sleep apnea. […]
Top 5 Tips for fighting Veteran Hypertension
A 2008 study showed that 13% of the active military had hypertension. Hypertension or high blood pressure is considered one of the prevalent illnesses among the military and veterans. Armed Forces of the United States (U.S.) are confronted with various risks, threats, and challenges. Their duties include military responsibilities to protect national interests, defend the […]
The Burn Pit Registry and Why You Should Enroll
What is the Burn Pit Registry? This is a list that allows Veterans to document their symptoms and track what you’re experiencing. It’s rarely possible to immediately determine the health effects of exposure to airborne hazards. This means that veterans who have been exposed to burn pits and other airborne chemicals or particles usually don’t […]
What You Should Know About Veteran Color Blindness
Color blindness is not as rare as you might think. Currently, nearly 1 in 12 males in the U.S. are affected by a form of color blindness, while only around 1 in every 200 females are. Trouble differentiating between red and green is the most common form of color blindness, but there are two other […]
How the VA Determines Benefits for Arthritis
Arthritis is one of the most common conditions affecting those who have served in the military. In fact, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates the rate of arthritis in veterans to be 25.6%, although other estimates have the rate as high as 35%. This is a higher rate than among the civilian population, and […]
Why All Veterans Should be Tested for Asbestos Exposure
Many times Veterans with asbestos are unable to service-connect the relevancy because this is an unusual claim. However, you can still get a VA Disability Claim with asbestos exposure! We will be covering who should be tested and treatment going forward for this disease. What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a mineral that can be processed […]
What to Know if You Have an Abnormal Heart Rate
If you have an abnormal heartbeat you are experiencing arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a term applied to any heart beating with abnormal heart rhythm. This includes the heart beating too fast or “fluttering” (tachycardia) or too slow (bradycardia). Arrhythmias are not always the sign of an emergency. Often they can be completely harmless. Your heart may […]
What is the VA Presumptive List?
NOT SERVICE CONNECTED. CLAIM DENIED. These are the most dreaded phrases of veterans pursuing disability claims. Numerous veterans come to VACI seeking for aid in proving service connection. But what if your claim is not service-connected? What if your disability develops after your time of service? Are you doomed to suffer without getting VA compensation? […]