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5 back-friendly exercises you can do at home
Back injuries are a common ailment among veterans. They typically occur as a result of a specific service event , wear and tear from the...
Mar 103 min read


What is inflammation, and how does it affect the body?
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...
Mar 32 min read


5 helpful wellness practices for veterans managing a physical disability
Managing a physical disability as a veteran (especially before you've been awarded VA disability benefits) can be incredibly...
Feb 243 min read


How to find a veteran-specific therapist
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...
Feb 172 min read


What is Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU), and how can veterans benefit from it?
If you're a veteran with a service-connected condition and you've never heard of Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU for...
Feb 103 min read


How in-person visits can help your VA disability benefits claim
We love helping veterans virtually with a variety of different VA disability benefit claim-related services , but there are certain...
Feb 32 min read


What happens when sleep apnea goes untreated?
Sleep apnea is a common condition that veterans face, often due to the physical and mental demands of military service. This condition...
Jan 273 min read


What is a sleep study? Here's what veterans should know
Sleep is everything – it affects our mental and physical health, and that's why sleep studies can be useful in figuring out a diagnosis...
Jan 203 min read


VA changes for sleep apnea are coming soon. What does this mean medically?
Veterans, you might've already heard: VA changes for sleep apnea are coming soon. There has been a lot of talk about it (like here , and...
Jan 133 min read


How veterans with disabilities can participate in adaptive sports
Many veterans live with disabilities as a result of accidents or conditions developed due to their time in service. Military service...
Jan 63 min read


How to talk about mental health with friends and family as a veteran
Between hardships during military service and the process of readjusting to life as a civilian afterward, veterans experience a unique...
Dec 31, 20243 min read


What are the most common cold-related injuries and illnesses veterans experience, and why?
Extreme temperatures are nothing to take lightly. Cold weather can make us feel under the weather, and it can also cause more serious...
Dec 22, 20243 min read


There's a way to get 10% for GERD on medication usage alone. Here's what you need to know
We have more news on GERD from the VA! Recently, the VA defined what imaging types can be used to identify esophageal stricture. We'll...
Dec 17, 20242 min read


How the holidays can trigger mental health conditions in veterans, and how to cope
Many people think of the holiday season happily, a time full of friends, family, and festivities. For many veterans, however, this time...
Dec 10, 20243 min read


The VA has made an update regarding gastrointestinal conditions and time served in tropical countries
We have new updates about GERD and gastrointestinal conditions from the VA! Back in April 2024, we covered updated ratings for GERD and...
Nov 25, 20242 min read


Active duty versus reserve or national guard: What veterans should know about in-service aggravation of a pre-service (pre-existing) disability
We've previously covered how the VA handles preexisting conditions , but there's a big difference regarding in-service aggravation of...
Nov 18, 20244 min read


The VA changed their mind on insomnia ratings. Here's what you need to know
Back in August 2024, we began to see denials and decision reversals due to the VA changing their mind on insomnia ratings for veterans...
Nov 12, 20242 min read


How service-connected conditions can impact weight gain
Service-connected conditions are health conditions that occur as a result of an injury or illness that happened during a veteran's time...
Nov 5, 20243 min read


How art therapy can help veterans experiencing PTSD
Pick up a paintbrush or some colored pencils – art therapy has been proven to help bust stress and boost your mental health. Many...
Oct 30, 20242 min read


4 reasons why community is important for Veterans
Many veterans can relate: It's not always easy to return to civilian life after serving in the military, especially if you're trying to...
Oct 21, 20243 min read
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