DISABILITY CLAIMS/MEDICAL EVIDENCE

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...

What is the medical connection between sleep apnea and PTSD?

Sleep apnea and PTSD: Both are commonly diagnosed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), but did you know they’re actually medically...

Difference between nexus statements "at least as likely" vs. "more likely"

In VA disability compensation, a nexus statement is a crucial element that connects a veteran's current medical condition to their time...

Trying to increase your rating for a service connected condition and getting denied?..

How to ensure your evidence is not preventing you from getting service connected or a higher rating

3 Tips To Streamline Your VA Disability Claims

Want to skip the C&P exam?

Yes! You heard me right. It is possible to receive a rating decision from the VA without being scheduled a C&P exam. Continue reading...

Did you use a nexus letter from your doctor but still got denied by the VA?

Many Veterans have been in this situation. So what went wrong? Unless your doctor is a VA doctor, they likely have limited to no...

Telemedicine Diagnosis/Evaluation and why this can be helpful to your VA disability claim?

We have just added services for Veterans to be able to speak to a doctor or physician assistant over a virtual telemedicine platform. How...

The Truths and Misconceptions about Nexus Letters

There is a lot of information on the Internet about nexus letters that can make the process of deciding if a nexus letter is the right...

Nexus Letter and DBQ

This post defines what a nexus is and the value our nexus documents adds to your VA disability claim.