When most people think of VA benefits, they think of healthcare and disability benefits. But there are actually many more benefits that...

By 2040, women are projected to make up 40% of the military – making them the fastest growing group in service, according to recent data...

What is  Shipboard Hazard and Defense (SHAD), a nd how can veterans get VA disability benefits for it? The acronym SHAD stands for...

The acronym CBRNE is short for Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosives – a grouping of hazardous substances or weapons...

Toxic exposure risk activities are abbreviated by the VA as TERA and are evaluated differently from regular service-connected conditions...

If you've injured your hand, arm, or shoulder – you might think you have to abstain completely from exercise while you recover. With the...

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...

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...

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...

An injury or chronic condition that affects your foot or ankle can make it difficult to stay physically active. Whether you got injured...

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...

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...

In case you missed it, we've been covering effective dates in-depth lately: Is your VA disability benefits effective date correct? How...

Presumptive conditions are medical conditions that the VA assumes are service-connected. Because of this, veterans who are affected by...

Effective dates  are the specific dates that the VA decided to acknowledge a condition as service-connected . You can find them on your...

Back injuries are a common ailment among veterans. They typically occur as a result of a specific service event , wear and tear from the...

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...

Managing a physical disability as a veteran (especially before  you've been awarded VA disability benefits) can be incredibly...

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...

If you're a veteran with a service-connected condition  and you've never heard of Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU for...