Between physical demands of military service  and health-impacting occurrences such as toxic exposures , proximity to burn pits , and other stressors – respiratory conditions are common among veterans. These conditions can be claimed for service-connection in order to earn VA disability benefits. Some are more common than others, and it's important that you get the right diagnosis before building your claim to submit to the VA. Why are veterans at a higher risk for developing

[Updated October 2025] Toxic exposure risk activities (abbreviated by the VA as TERA) are evaluated differently from regular   service-connected conditions . Recently, however, we have seen a few cases where the VA has started connecting conditions to toxic exposures. In this blog, we will cover the details of what TERA is and which situations it includes. We'll also explain how the VA handles cases where veterans have been exposed to toxic substances during service, and what

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) has a lot of vague symptoms, which can make it confusing when it comes to diagnosis and getting VA disability...

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...

Mental health conditions are common among Veterans  who have been through challenges during their military service. Post-traumatic stress...

Most Veterans have heard of tinnitus – and that's because it's a common condition among those who have served in the military. Not only...