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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...
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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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What is Shipboard Hazard and Defense (SHAD), and how can veterans get VA disability benefits for it?
What is Shipboard Hazard and Defense (SHAD), a nd how can veterans get VA disability benefits for it? The acronym SHAD stands for...
Jun 92 min read
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What is CBRNE, and how can veterans get VA disability benefits for it?
The acronym CBRNE is short for Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosives – a grouping of hazardous substances or weapons...
Jun 42 min read
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What are toxic exposure risk activities (TERA) regarding veterans?
Toxic exposure risk activities are abbreviated by the VA as TERA and are evaluated differently from regular service-connected conditions...
May 272 min read
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5 arm and shoulder-friendly exercises you can do at home
If you've injured your hand, arm, or shoulder – you might think you have to abstain completely from exercise while you recover. With the...
May 193 min read
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Common service-connected conditions that women veterans face
According to data from the VA , women veterans only made up 4% of the military back in the year 2000 – but by 2040, they're projected to...
May 123 min read
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What is lay evidence, and how can veterans use it for their VA disability benefits claim?
If you're a veteran getting ready to file a claim for VA disability benefits, you'll want to get familiar with lay evidence while you...
May 52 min read
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Veterans who provide enough medical evidence to the VA can be exempt from a C&P exam. Here's how
A C&P exam (compensation and pension exam) is also known as the VA Claim Exam . Basically, it’s a medical evaluation of a veteran’s...
Apr 282 min read
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5 foot and ankle-friendly exercises you can do at home
An injury or chronic condition that affects your foot or ankle can make it difficult to stay physically active. Whether you got injured...
Apr 213 min read
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8 anti-inflammatory foods to add to your diet
You might've heard the buzz about "anti-inflammatory" when it comes to diets, health, and wellness. But what does it mean, and what foods...
Apr 143 min read
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How does the VA handle effective dates for claims regarding increased compensation?
So you've filed a claim to try getting an increase in compensation for VA disability benefits – but if it gets approved, when does it go...
Apr 73 min read
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How does the VA determine effective dates for direct and secondary service connected conditions?
In case you missed it, we've been covering effective dates in-depth lately: Is your VA disability benefits effective date correct? How...
Mar 313 min read
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How the VA determines effective dates for presumptive conditions
Presumptive conditions are medical conditions that the VA assumes are service-connected. Because of this, veterans who are affected by...
Mar 243 min read
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The VA made updates regarding effective dates. Here's what veterans should know
Effective dates are the specific dates that the VA decided to acknowledge a condition as service-connected . You can find them on your...
Mar 173 min read
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5 back-friendly exercises you can do at home
Back injuries are a common ailment among veterans. They typically occur as a result of a specific service event , wear and tear from the...
Mar 103 min read
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What is inflammation, and how does it affect the body?
There's been a lot of talk (and research) about inflammation in recent years. If you've been hearing about this but aren't quite sure...
Mar 32 min read
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5 helpful wellness practices for veterans managing a physical disability
Managing a physical disability as a veteran (especially before you've been awarded VA disability benefits) can be incredibly...
Feb 243 min read
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How to find a veteran-specific therapist
It's not easy to talk about mental health with friends and family when you're a veteran. Feeling understood is difficult when you've had...
Feb 172 min read
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What is Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU), and how can veterans benefit from it?
If you're a veteran with a service-connected condition and you've never heard of Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU for...
Feb 103 min read
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