To the uninitiated, the lives of servicemen and women often seem like a series of daring missions and high-octane action. However, they seldom see the life behind the uniform – a life filled with physical and emotional challenges, often carried forward into civilian life as disabilities. I, too, am a Marine with an honorable discharge … Continued
Rheumatoid arthritis can be painful and even debilitating. Unfortunately, millions of people suffer from the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis every year, including thousands of US military Veterans. If you or a loved one are a Veteran and have service-connected rheumatoid arthritis, you could be eligible for compensation and disability benefits. How much you can expect … Continued
Heart conditions can be debilitating and difficult to live with, especially those that require surgeries or medications. In some cases, Veterans affected by heart conditions may require one or more heart stents installed to treat their immediate condition or to prevent future heart health complications. In these circumstances, you may be entitled to disability compensation. … Continued
Hearing loss affects millions of Veterans. Serving the military requires spending time around loud machines and equipment, ranging from guns to explosives to jet engines and other vehicles. Because hearing loss is so common among military members, the VA recognizes both hearing loss and tinnitus as disabilities and awards affected Veterans with compensation benefits. That … Continued
When reflecting on the sacrifices made by our military personnel, we often focus on the visible dangers they encounter on the battlefield. However, there are hidden hazards that can have long-lasting effects on the health of our brave servicemen and women. One such hazard is the burn pits that were used for trash disposal in … Continued
Veterans are exposed to a wide range of potential hazards and dangers when serving in the military. Unfortunately, approximately half of the extremity trauma experienced in recent conflicts during the Global War on Terror were severe arm injuries, including amputations. Limb loss can occur from explosions, combat, serious accidents, and more. If you or a … Continued
The Department of Veterans Affairs provides disability benefits to Veterans who experience various mental health conditions, including PTSD, dementia, and more. For certain conditions, like dementia, Veterans must submit to memory loss tests to acquire disability benefits or increase their disability ratings. Read on if you’re unsure what to expect from a VA memory loss … Continued
Injured or disabled Veterans in the United States receive disability ratings from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Their disability rating determines how much they may receive in disability compensation. Over time, a Veteran’s medical condition can change, which may reduce disability rating and benefits amounts. However, the VA may not always reduce your disability rating … Continued
Hundreds of thousands of Veterans suffer from eye conditions, such as blindness, because of their military service to our country. If you or a loved one have one or more eye conditions or blindness in one or both eyes, you may qualify for disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. However, you need to … Continued
If you have PTSD, your symptoms may significantly affect your ability to work, maintain relationships, and function in everyday life.
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