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The most common complications of diabetes by body system
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...
Aug 26, 20242 min read


The VA recently updated rating criteria for diabetes, including new medications. Here's what veterans need to know
As of June 6th 2024, the VA has made changes effective to the rating criteria for diabetes regarding VA disability benefits. Diabetes  is...
Aug 19, 20243 min read


Did you know? There’s no regulatory time to file a VA supplemental claim
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...
Aug 12, 20242 min read


What is PTSD and how can Veterans get VA disability benefits for it?
Mental health conditions are common among Veterans  who have been through challenges during their military service. Post-traumatic stress...
Aug 5, 20242 min read


How PTSD can worsen physical health conditions
Post-traumatic stress disorder, known as PTSD , affects around 7% of Veterans at some point throughout their life, according to data...
Jul 29, 20242 min read


How long does it take to hear back about a VA disability benefits claim?
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...
Jul 22, 20242 min read


What is Meniere’s Disease and how can Veterans get VA disability benefits for it?
Meniere's Disease is a common inner ear problem, and sometimes it can occur from specific injuries from service events or wear and tear...
Jul 14, 20243 min read


What is vertigo and how can Veterans get VA disability benefits for it?
Benign positional vertigo (BPV), also known simply as dizziness or vertigo – happens to a lot of people, including Veterans. This...
Jul 8, 20243 min read


What is the VA’s rating scale for hearing loss?
Research from the VAÂ revealed that over 1.3 million Veterans received disability benefits for hearing loss in 2020. That number would be...
Jul 3, 20242 min read


The most difficult conditions to get VA disability benefits for
Some conditions are easier than others when it comes to getting VA disability benefits as a Veteran. While conditions such as sleep...
Jun 24, 20243 min read


What is tinnitus and how can Veterans get VA disability benefits for it?
Most Veterans have heard of tinnitus – and that's because it's a common condition among those who have served in the military. Not only...
Jun 17, 20242 min read


6 ways for veterans to get better quality sleep
Difficulty sleeping is a common health issue with Veterans, whether attributed to a condition such as sleep apnea, or mental health...
Jun 10, 20243 min read


3 things you can do if your VA disability benefits claim was denied
So, your VA disability benefits claim got denied – or maybe you disagree with the decision that was made. Now what? It might feel...
Jun 3, 20243 min read


5 ways to honor the veterans in your life this Memorial Day and beyond
May 27th is Memorial Day, and as always, we remember and honor those who have served for our country. We can all thank Veterans for their...
May 27, 20242 min read


The VA has added clarification regarding obesity and nutrition as factors for getting service connection
We have news about obesity and nutrition as contributing factors to getting service connection for your VA disability benefit claim! In...
May 20, 20243 min read


These are the updated VA disability benefits ratings for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Recently, the VA made a handful of updates to VA disability benefits rating criteria for specific conditions. In case you missed our last...
May 13, 20242 min read


Rating criteria for 3 different gastrointestinal conditions have been updated by the VA
The VA made a handful of important changes to the gastrointestinal system. Recently, rating criteria for VA disability benefits...
May 6, 20243 min read


The VA just updated ratings for GERD, effective May 19th. Here's everything you need to know
We have important news for Veterans with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)! The VA recently updated their rating criteria for this...
Apr 29, 20243 min read


These are the VA's rules around preexisting conditions
Questions around preexisting conditions are common when it comes to VA disability benefits. Many Veterans ask us how their preexisting...
Apr 22, 20242 min read


The VA rates Alzheimer's as a mental health condition. Here's why it's difficult to earn service-connection
As a result of traumatic events during military service, some Veterans are at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's: a progressive...
Apr 15, 20242 min read
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