Veterans who are dealing with thyroid issues that are related to service are entitled to disability compensation. Thyroid conditions occur when the thyroid fails to produce the correct level of certain hormones. The thyroid is a small, butterfly shaped gland in the neck that is part of the endocrine system…
One of the most dangerous places to work in the United States Navy and Marine Corps is the flight deck of an aircraft carrier or amphibious assault ship. Veterans who worked on an aircraft carrier or an amphibious assault ship must keep their “head on a swivel” while at sea.…
On August 2, 1990, Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi army invaded the nation state of Kuwait. This set off a chain reaction which lead to George Bush, Sr., sending over 500,000 thousand American troops to the Southwest Asia and Persian Gulf area for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Veterans who…
From big budget Hollywood movies to Sports Center, public awareness about brain trauma is growing. In general, active duty military personnel are more likely to suffer concussions than their civilian peers. Military members often participate in physically demanding operational and training activities, not to mention the risk of blast explosions…
The potential side effects of Agent Orange exposure have been widely studied. However, lawmakers believe the VA may be incorrectly keeping some illnesses off the presumptive conditions list for Agent Orange exposure. An amendment proposed by Rep. Josh Harder, D-California, and Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, House Amendment 264, would add…
Veterans who are currently dealing with disabilities related to their time in service are entitled to disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Often, these disabilities are the result of military work and related to a Veterans MOS. However, not all VA disabilities are directly related to working…
Veterans are entitled to disability benefits for any injury or disability that was a result of service. However, many Veterans don’t understand what disabilities or injuries are the result of service and what disabilities can be attributed to aging. Most Veterans don’t realize they are entitled to VA compensation for…
There is an inherent risk that goes along with serving in any branch of the military. However, Army Veterans may be more likely to develop specific disabilities related to their working conditions. This article will look at some of the most common VA disabilities for Army Veterans. The Army has…
The VA claims process can be very complicated. Some Veterans can submit a claim and the claim will be granted right away. That Veteran might have a friend who submits a similar claim and his/her claim is denied, even though they both served together on the same deployment. How does…
Veterans who were injured in-service are entitled to disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Certain careers in the military, such as pilots and aircrew, can lead to specific injuries related to their line of work. Pilots in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guards are subject…
