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What is VA disability back pay, and what are the rules around it for veterans?
It's common for veterans to seek back pay when they've been awarded VA disability benefits . It's also really common for veterans to...
Sep 22, 20253 min read


What are VA buddy letters, and what should veterans have included in them for success?
As a veteran, you've likely heard of buddy letters before – but what about how to make them effective for your VA disability benefits...
Sep 15, 20253 min read


Why would a VA rater deem a medical examination / private medical evidence as insufficient?
After going through the efforts of trying to gather competent evidence for your VA disability benefits claim, the VA can still deem your...
Sep 8, 20253 min read


What is a fully developed VA claim, and why is it important for veterans who are filing for VA disability benefits?
No veteran wants to be stuck waiting around to hear back from the VA regarding their claim outcome. The good news is, if you submit a...
Sep 1, 20252 min read


Why VA records alone aren’t enough: The case for private medical evidence
There's a lot of debate among veterans when it comes to choosing a private medical evidence provider , and also whether or not it's...
Aug 25, 20253 min read


How veterans can measure minimal alterations in their body mechanics
"Body mechanics" sounds complicated, and it can be – but it's basically a term to explain the connection between different parts of the...
Aug 18, 20253 min read


What is fine particulate matter in relation to burn pits?
Burn pits are open-air areas used by the US military to dispose of waste by burning it in an uncontrolled area. Many veterans, especially...
Aug 11, 20252 min read


What is multiple sclerosis (MS), and why can filing a VA disability benefits claim for it be difficult?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) has a lot of vague symptoms, which can make it confusing when it comes to diagnosis and getting VA disability...
Aug 5, 20253 min read


The VA has updated the definition for Medically Unexplained Chronic Multi-Symptom Illness (MUCMI). Read the updates here
Medically Unexplained Chronic Multi-Symptom Illness (typically shortened to MUCMI) is the condition label used when symptoms don't fit...
Jul 28, 20253 min read


7 women-specific veteran organizations
By the year 2040, women veterans are projected to make up 40% of the military force – a massive increase compared to 2000 when women...
Jul 21, 20252 min read


What is Military Sexual Trauma (MST)?
Military sexual trauma, often shortened to MST, refers to any and all sexual assault and sexual harassment that is experienced during...
Jul 14, 20252 min read


What are presumptive conditions, and how do veterans get VA disability benefits for them?
If you're a veteran, you've probably heard of presumptive conditions – but what are they, which conditions are included, and what does...
Jul 7, 20253 min read


VA health care basics: Most veterans are aware that their SC conditions qualify them for VA healthcare. Here's what it includes
So you're eligible for VA health care – but what does that mean, and how is it different from VA disability benefits? Most veterans focus...
Jun 30, 20252 min read


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...
Jun 23, 20252 min read


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 16, 20252 min read


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 9, 20252 min read


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 3, 20252 min read


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 19, 20253 min read


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 12, 20253 min read


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 5, 20252 min read
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