Many people think of the holiday season happily, a time full of friends, family, and festivities. For many veterans, however, this time...

We have new updates about GERD and gastrointestinal conditions from the VA! Back in April 2024, we covered updated ratings for GERD  and...

We've previously covered how the VA handles preexisting conditions , but there's a big difference regarding in-service aggravation of...

Back in August 2024, we began to see denials and decision reversals due to the VA changing their mind on insomnia ratings for veterans...

Service-connected  conditions are health conditions that occur as a result of an injury or illness that happened during a veteran's time...

Pick up a paintbrush or some colored pencils – art therapy has been proven to help bust stress and boost your mental health. Many...

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...

In regards to VA disability benefits, "gaps in care" refer to the periods of time that veterans went without receiving medical treatment...

If you're preparing to file a VA disability benefits claim, you'll want to make sure you've reviewed all of the requirements to do so. In...

Getting ready to file a VA disability benefits claim? You're in the right place; this blog is for you. To avoid complications later on,...

Did you know the Department of Veterans Affairs  (VA) has specific rules in place to protect disability benefits for veterans?...

Service animals  come in many different species (dogs, miniature horses, pigs, even monkeys!), but the most common are service dogs, who...

Getting your private medical evidence  is an important part of the VA disability benefits claim process. What's even more important,...

What's a DBQ, and why is it important for veterans? For starters: DBQ  stands for "disability benefits questionnaire", and is simply a VA...

What is diabetes, and how can it impact the different areas of the body? In short, diabetes  occurs when the body's blood sugar levels...

As of June 6th 2024, the VA has made changes effective to the rating criteria for diabetes regarding VA disability benefits. Diabetes  is...

The VA has made a lot of changes in the last few months, and we're here to cover all of them each week. Recently, the VA's rules...

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

Post-traumatic stress disorder, known as PTSD , affects around 7% of Veterans at some point throughout their life, according to data...

It's a common question we hear from many Veterans who file a VA disability benefits claim: "How long does it take to hear back about my...