In the general population, many people suffer from back pain. Unfortunately, back problems are also common in Veterans who suffer service-related disabilities. Complaints of back, neck, and spine pain are usually in the top five most common issues presented to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Sufferers who can connect their condition to their military … Continued
If you’re a Veteran suffering from hearing loss you believe to be the result of your service, you may be eligible for VA disability benefits. Hearing issues are among the most common disabilities for active-duty Veterans, but it can be challenging to connect your hearing loss to your service and get the benefits you deserve. … Continued
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is an often chronic condition in which the stomach allows gastric acid to flow into the esophagus. GERD creates a burning sensation that may be felt from the chest to the back of the throat. While GERD is associated with heartburn, it is more painful and can cause discomfort on a nightly … Continued
The service connection evaluations for major depressive disorder linked to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) will be increased from 30 to 70 percent effective from February 28, 2023, while service connection for coronary artery disease (CAD) related to herbicide exposure, originally granted at 60 percent effective May 6, 2010, was temporarily raised to a total evaluation … Continued
VA Individual Unemployability If you have separated from service and are unable to work due to a disability, you wonder if you qualify for VA benefits. As a Veteran, if your service-connected disabilities prevent you from maintaining substantial gainful employment, you may be eligible to appeal for TDIU, which stands for Total Disability based on … Continued
The VA allows for service connection for various for conditions like sleep apnea and tinnitus. However, some of these conditions technically qualify as secondary conditions to each other. For example, sleep apnea can be service connected as a secondary condition to a Veteran’s tinnitus. A condition being service connected as secondary rather than primary can … Continued
The VA provides a wide range of benefits for those Veterans labeled as 100% disabled by its rating system. While many of these benefits are intended to cover the cost of medical supplies or daily expenses, some benefits also cover educational costs for Veterans’ children or their current or past spouses. These education benefits can … Continued
Veterans new to the VA benefits system may be confused by the “disability rating” scale instituted to compartmentalize their healthcare needs. Many Veterans aren’t informed of the broad array of benefits made available to them, and they may lack the time to complete the research on their own due to the daily burdens of conditions … Continued
During the Vietnam War and similar conflicts, hundreds of thousands of Veterans were exposed to Agent Orange: one of the deadliest tactical herbicides ever employed by the US military. In the years following, many Veterans developed diseases and disabilities, some of which claimed their lives. The widows and survivors of those Veterans could be entitled … Continued
Most of America’s Veterans serve or previously served in one of the four primary branches: the Army, the Marine Corps, the Air Force, or the Navy. Because of this, these Veterans may qualify for VA benefits, including disability benefits. You might wonder if Coast Guard veterans receive VA benefits, too. Let’s explain how to apply … Continued
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