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Special monthly compensation for veterans: What types are available?
Most veterans put their entire focus on getting VA disability benefits, but did you know there are other VA benefits  and also special...
3 days ago2 min read


What are precedent cases in VA disability benefit claims, and which are most common?
Preparing to file a VA disability claim can be confusing, especially with the way the VA operates – frequent changes and updates, details...
Oct 203 min read


Why AI-written Nexus Letters don’t work for VA disability benefits claims
Lately, we've had a lot of requests that sound like " I had AI write my Nexus Letter, I just need you to sign it". Although it would be...
Oct 133 min read


Ulcerative colitis vs. Crohn’s disease: What veterans need to know regarding VA disability benefits
Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are both inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and lifelong gastrointestinal disorders. They have a...
Oct 63 min read


5 common autoimmune conditions veterans can claim for VA disability benefits
Autoimmune diseases  (also sometimes called autoimmune disorders) occur when the body's immune system attacks the body instead of...
Sep 303 min read


What is VA disability back pay, and what are the rules around it for veterans?
It's common for veterans to seek back pay when they've been awarded VA disability benefits . It's also really  common for veterans to...
Sep 223 min read


What are VA buddy letters, and what should veterans have included in them for success?
As a veteran, you've likely heard of buddy letters before – but what about how to make them effective for your VA disability benefits...
Sep 153 min read


Why would a VA rater deem a medical examination / private medical evidence as insufficient?
After going through the efforts of trying to gather competent evidence  for your VA disability benefits claim, the VA can still deem your...
Sep 83 min read


What is a fully developed VA claim, and why is it important for veterans who are filing for VA disability benefits?
No veteran wants to be stuck waiting around to hear back  from the VA regarding their claim outcome. The good news is, if you submit a...
Sep 12 min read


Why VA records alone aren’t enough: The case for private medical evidence
There's a lot of debate among veterans when it comes to choosing a private medical evidence provider , and also whether or not it's...
Aug 253 min read


How veterans can measure minimal alterations in their body mechanics
"Body mechanics" sounds complicated, and it can be – but it's basically a term to explain the connection between different parts of the...
Aug 183 min read


What is fine particulate matter in relation to burn pits?
Burn pits are open-air areas used by the US military to dispose of waste by burning it in an uncontrolled area. Many veterans, especially...
Aug 112 min read


What is multiple sclerosis (MS), and why can filing a VA disability benefits claim for it be difficult?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) has a lot of vague symptoms, which can make it confusing when it comes to diagnosis and getting VA disability...
Aug 53 min read


The VA has updated the definition for Medically Unexplained Chronic Multi-Symptom Illness (MUCMI). Read the updates here
Medically Unexplained Chronic Multi-Symptom Illness  (typically shortened to MUCMI) is the condition label used when symptoms don't fit...
Jul 283 min read


7 women-specific veteran organizations
By the year 2040, women veterans are projected to  make up 40% of the military force – a massive increase compared to 2000 when women...
Jul 212 min read


What is Military Sexual Trauma (MST)?
Military sexual trauma, often shortened to MST, refers to any and all sexual assault and sexual harassment that is experienced during...
Jul 142 min read


What are presumptive conditions, and how do veterans get VA disability benefits for them?
If you're a veteran, you've probably heard of presumptive conditions – but what are they, which conditions are included, and what does...
Jul 73 min read


VA health care basics: Most veterans are aware that their SC conditions qualify them for VA healthcare. Here's what it includes
So you're eligible for VA health care – but what does that mean, and how is it different from VA disability benefits? Most veterans focus...
Jun 302 min read


Home loans, life insurance, education, and more – here are other VA benefits that veterans need to know about
When most people think of VA benefits, they think of healthcare and disability benefits. But there are actually many more benefits that...
Jun 232 min read


It can be difficult to prove women-specific health conditions to the VA. Here's why, and what veterans can do about it
By 2040, women are projected to make up 40% of the military – making them the fastest growing group in service, according to recent data...
Jun 162 min read
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