Medical

Choosing between VA hospitals and non-VA health care can significantly impact a Veteran’s access to quality care, costs, and overall experience. While studies show VA hospitals often provide care equal to or better than non-VA

Joining the military is a major life decision. When you commit yourself to the US Armed Forces, you’ll also receive a commitment in return. If you are diagnosed with cancer while in the military, you

Under the PACT Act, passed in August 2022, the VA must now comply with new annual procedures to consider adding new presumptive conditions to VA regulations. Veterans and advocates should take advantage of these opportunities

Determining the amount of VA compensation for hip pain depends on a variety of different factors. However, if you can prove your hip pain was caused by military service, you are entitled to disability compensation. In this article, we are going to cover how you can get VA disability for hip pain.

Over 30 states have legalized medical marijuana for medical conditions such as cancer, chronic pain, and migraines. However, the federal government still designates marijuana as a Schedule I drug, meaning marijuana use and possession is

Jet Fuel Exposure Left Many Vietnam Vets Suffering From Long-Term Conditions. During the Vietnam War, exposure to JP4 jet fuel and other jet fuels was widespread in the Air Force and in other branches of

You've been waiting for months to get a decision about your VA disability claim, and then you get the news: the VA has denied your claim. The VA denies around 30% of disability claims each

Veterans are eligible for disability compensation for injuries or disabilities that were caused or aggravated by military service. However, many Veterans have difficulty differentiating between injuries caused by service and those related to aging. One

Recent studies have shown that nearly a third of military Veterans are classified as obese. While the underlying reasons for the high rates of unhealthy weight among Veterans might be diverse and complicated, a few

Disabled Veterans Can Qualify For Monthly VA Benefits  The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) offers monthly tax-free disability compensation to Veterans with service-connected disabilities. These disabilities can range in severity from mild to extremely serious.