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...

We love helping veterans virtually with a variety of different VA disability benefit claim-related services , but there are certain...

Sleep apnea is a common condition that veterans face, often due to the physical and mental demands  of military service. This condition...