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Nearly 4 million veterans live with a disability recognized by the VA. While the VA provides benefits intended to ease the financial burden you may face with a disabling condition, in some cases you... continue reading

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... continue reading

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... continue reading

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... continue reading

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... continue reading

For the most part, VA ratings are simply used to tell the veteran “accepted” or “denied”, but in some cases, it is possible to receive a decision that says “deferred.” So what does the... continue reading

More veterans experience migraines than the average civilian, which makes understanding how the VA rates chronic migraines a necessary topic for millions of vets. Hint - you need key terms in your... continue reading

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... continue reading

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... continue reading

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... continue reading

Congratulations! Your Tinnitus is recognized by the VA as service-connected. But what can you claim next? Tinnitus is the MOST COMMON DISABILITY claimed by veterans - more than PTSD and TBI.... continue reading