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Along with honoring our Veterans for their heroic contributions, it's important to understand and support them through the common mental...
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- Jul 3
- 3 min
5 ways to combat stress in your morning routine
What's in a morning routine? A lot, actually. Many Veterans experience elevated levels of stress due to service-connected mental health...
- Jun 26
- 2 min
The benefits of practicing mindfulness, and 4 easy ways to do it
What is mindfulness, and why is everybody talking about it lately? Simply put, mindfulness is the practice of staying in the present...
- Jun 19
- 2 min
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...
- Jun 12
- 2 min
How quality of sleep affects our mental health
If you’ve ever woken up on the “wrong side of the bed”, you know what we’re talking about. Mental health and sleep are closely linked –...
- Jun 5
- 2 min
What is the difference between higher-level review and supplemental claims for VA disability?
There’s a lot of terminology to get familiar with when it comes to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability...
- May 29
- 2 min
Why are veterans more likely to develop gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Many members of the Veteran community are unfortunately familiar with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and it’s not by chance....
- May 22
- 2 min
What are structural versus functional conditions in relation to the presumptive Gulf War?
With so many differently categorized conditions, it’s easy to get confused by the VA’s many qualifying factors and categories. Regarding...
- May 15
- 3 min
7 common mental health conditions veterans experience (and how to get help)
Not all wounds are visible, and Veterans’ mental health is commonly affected by their service in the military. Between harsh environments...
- May 8
- 2 min
What is the difference between Direct Service Connected and Secondary Service Connected claims?
Not all disability benefit claims made to the VA are the same, and we’re here to help you sort through them all. If you’ve ever wondered,...
- May 1
- 3 min
10 foods that can reduce high blood pressure
Can you naturally lower your blood pressure? The simple answer is yes – even after receiving a diagnosis for high blood pressure,...
- Apr 24
- 2 min
How do NSAIDs and other medications aggravate and worsen GERD?
Gastrointestinal reflux disease – or GERD for short – can be debilitating. This condition is commonly faced by Veterans, often a result...
- Apr 17
- 2 min
How is sleep apnea rated for VA disability purposes?
If you have sleep apnea but haven’t yet received a diagnosis or disability benefits from the VA, this is a great place to start. This...
- Apr 10
- 4 min
What is the C&P (compensation and pension) exam like for sleep apnea?
Luckily, it’s not an exam you’ll have to study for. Here’s what you can expect from the C&P exam for sleep apnea. But first, what is the...
- Apr 3
- 3 min
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...
- Mar 29
- 3 min
4 ways the body is impacted by the stress of mental health conditions
Science has spoken: It’s no secret the body and mind are connected. When we experience a mental health condition, it often can affect our...
- Mar 14
- 4 min
How "favorable findings" are not truly helping you in your VA disability claims
If you've applied for disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), you're likely waiting for a decision letter to...
- Feb 28
- 2 min
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...
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