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How The VA Handles Service-Connected Disabilities  Veterans with disabilities caused by their military service may qualify to receive monthly compensation from the VA. The benefits that Veterans can get from the VA each month can

Many Veterans wonder if they are eligible to receive Veterans Affairs (VA) disability benefits for a medical condition that existed prior to their military service. The answer is yes, Veterans can receive compensation for pre-service

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

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

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

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

Service treatment records (STRs) are the chronological medical records of a service member. STRs should include all medical, dental, and psychiatric treatment a Veteran received while in the Armed Forces. These records are key to

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

The 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

Occasionally, the VA will send a Veteran a proposal to reduce or terminate their benefits. The VA does this to ensure that they are compensating a Veteran for their current level of disability, often because