Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a common and critical condition. If left untreated, hypertension can damage blood vessels and overwork the heart. This can lead to several life-threatening medical problems, such as heart failure, kidney
Read Full ArticleMany Veterans receiving VA disability benefits are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. According to the CDC, high-risk groups include older adults and people with certain health conditions such as asthma, lung disease,
Read Full ArticleThe VA recently removed all Disability Benefits Questionnaires from its website, making them inaccessible to the public. Many Veterans have contacted our team wondering if their claim would be impacted by this and what it
Read Full ArticleMultiple myeloma is a form of cancer that affects plasma cells in the blood. Plasma cells are a type of white blood cell that secrete antibodies in response to antigens. White cells are responsible for
Read Full ArticleDuring his daily press briefing on 4/2/2020, President Trump announced that he had directed the Department of Veterans Affairs to offer relief to Veterans during the coronavirus pandemic in two significant ways. The first step
Read Full ArticleFor Veterans who have served their country honorably, transitioning back to civilian life can be a challenging process. Especially when it comes to finding employment. Many Veterans face difficulties securing stable jobs due to service-connected
Read Full ArticleMany of our nation’s Veterans returning from combat zones experienced traumatic events while serving in combat zones. They may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is often difficult for a young Veteran who remains physically
Read Full ArticleFor veterans who served in Vietnam, exposure to Agent Orange has been linked to an increased risk of developing prostate cancer. This aggressive form of cancer can have a devastating impact on veterans' lives, but
Read Full ArticleThus far, operations at the VA surrounding disability benefits appeals have continued as close to normal as possible. If a Veteran files a claim for benefits, that claim should be processed as usual. However, there
Read Full ArticleThe Veterans Administration is providing clinical screenings at VA health care facilities in Nebraska and throughout the nation for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The virus is considered a serious public health threat and older Veterans are among
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