5 of the most common heart conditions faced by Veterans
Much like the rest of the population, Veterans can face a handful of different heart conditions – some of which can be caused or made...
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- Sep 18
- 2 min
What is a medical nexus, and how can it enhance your VA disability claim?
A medical nexus is one of three required elements that Veterans must meet before they can request a medical opinion from the US...
- Sep 11
- 2 min
What is a service event, and how do you prove it for VA disability benefits?
There are three elements that Veterans need to meet before they can ask the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for a medical...
- Sep 4
- 2 min
What is competent evidence for VA disability claims?
Did you know the United States Department of Veterans Affairs has three different elements that must be met before Veterans can request a...
- Aug 28
- 2 min
How can personal statements enhance your VA disability claim?
Ever heard of a personal statement in regards to the VA disability claims process? In short, a personal statement is a self-written...
- Aug 21
- 2 min
Medical conditions that can be aggravated by substance use disorders
Known as SUD for short, a substance use disorder is a mental health disorder that causes a person to lose control of their use of...
- Aug 14
- 2 min
Why Veterans are at a higher risk for Substance Use Disorder
Substance use disorder (SUD) is defined by the National Institute of Mental Health as "a treatable mental health disorder that affects a...
- Aug 7
- 2 min
Can physics of body mechanics explain your condition? Here's how our movements are interconnected
Many Veterans come to us only to discover that their current pain was a result of an injury on a different part of their body (see the...
- Jul 31
- 2 min
What is the kinetic chain, and why is it important for your secondary disability claims?
What is the kinetic chain, and why should you become familiar with it? We'll dive into all of the details and break it down for you – but...
- Jul 24
- 2 min
The VA updated regulations regarding requests for medical opinions. Here's what you need to know
What are the VA's regulations regarding requests for medical opinions? A quick visit to the VA's 38 CFR section 3.159 – the code of...
- Jul 17
- 2 min
Is your leg pain causing back problems? Here's what might be happening
The title of this blog might sound like an earful, but it's a common problem many Veterans can relate to. Due to unique physical demands...
- Jul 10
- 2 min
3 ways you can support the mental health of veterans
Along with honoring our Veterans for their heroic contributions, it's important to understand and support them through the common mental...
- Jul 3
- 3 min
5 ways to combat stress in your morning routine
What's in a morning routine? A lot, actually. Many Veterans experience elevated levels of stress due to service-connected mental health...
- Jun 26
- 2 min
The benefits of practicing mindfulness, and 4 easy ways to do it
What is mindfulness, and why is everybody talking about it lately? Simply put, mindfulness is the practice of staying in the present...
- Jun 19
- 2 min
How do the physical demands of military service affect the body compared to civilian life?
A career in the military places extra physical demands on the body compared to many (not all, of course) civilian job sectors. Active...
- Jun 12
- 2 min
How quality of sleep affects our mental health
If you’ve ever woken up on the “wrong side of the bed”, you know what we’re talking about. Mental health and sleep are closely linked –...
- Jun 5
- 2 min
What is the difference between higher-level review and supplemental claims for VA disability?
There’s a lot of terminology to get familiar with when it comes to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability...
- May 29
- 2 min
Why are veterans more likely to develop gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Many members of the Veteran community are unfortunately familiar with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and it’s not by chance....
- May 22
- 2 min
What are structural versus functional conditions in relation to the presumptive Gulf War?
With so many differently categorized conditions, it’s easy to get confused by the VA’s many qualifying factors and categories. Regarding...
- May 15
- 3 min
7 common mental health conditions veterans experience (and how to get help)
Not all wounds are visible, and Veterans’ mental health is commonly affected by their service in the military. Between harsh environments...
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