Mental Health

Many Veterans suffer from migraines. According to the Department of Veterans affairs, approximately 36% of Veterans who served in Iraq for more than a year were diagnosed with migraines or showed symptoms. Although migraines are common, most Veterans do not realize they can receive VA disability compensation for the condition,…

Veterans who develop a physical or mental disability due to their military service are entitled to disability compensation. Mental disabilities are very prevalent in the Veteran community. Typically, when civilians think of mental health conditions associated with the military, their mind goes directly to PTSD. However, Veterans can develop a…

If you are one of the many veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), you are entitled to understand your Second Amendment rights. Every state has different gun laws, so it is essential to review local laws or consult a veterans’ law attorney to determine if your PTSD could prevent…

Headaches and migraines are common VA disabilities among Veterans. Headaches, whether they first started in service or are secondary to another service-connected condition (like a traumatic brain injury), are all rated under the same diagnostic code. DC 8100 provides ratings between 0 percent and 50 percent for migraine headaches. If…

Active duty military members have been shown to be more susceptible to sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea. The causes of sleep apnea in military members and Veterans can be related to toxin exposure (such as smoke from burn pits), trauma, both physical and mental, weight gain secondary to disabilities…

Veterans suffering from migraine headaches might not know if they can file a claim for VA disability benefits. Often, the Veteran only starts suffering from migraines after service. Most people think Veterans can only file claims for conditions that started in service, but that’s not always the case. Veterans can…

With the recent passing of House Bill 3703 in Texas, many are speaking out against its fine print – specifically the  community of Texas Veterans. HB 3703 Texas legislature recently passed a law allowing patients with terminal cancer, autism, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and spasticity to use low-THC cannabis when prescribed…

Mental health disorders are becoming more common and widely understood as technology and knowledge in the scientific community improves. So, it is easy to understand there are a high number of mental health disorders being claimed as service connected in VA disability claims. Two of the most widely recognized tests used…

With the passage of the Farm Bill by President Trump in 2018, Hemp based CBD use is on the rise in the Veteran community. One Colorado company, WarFighter Hemp, is using this economic opportunity to give back to this group. All too frequently, combat injured veterans are prescribed powerful opiates…

By Rory Berry, Navy Veteran I recently had the pleasure to meet Melissa Walker, who uses art therapy to work with victims of TBI and PTSD at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.  I was fascinated to hear how she was able to work with Veterans to provide healing for Read the full article…