A DIC claim is short for VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (VA DIC). This is a tax-free, monetary benefit available to surviving...

High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) can arise from unhealthy lifestyle habits, according to the CDC. Hypertension among...

Much like the rest of the population, Veterans can face a handful of different heart conditions – some of which can be caused or made...

A medical nexus is one of three required elements that Veterans must meet before they can request a medical opinion from the US...

There are three elements that Veterans need to meet before they can ask the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for a medical...

Did you know the United States Department of Veterans Affairs has three different elements that must be met before Veterans can request a...

Ever heard of a personal statement in regards to the VA disability claims process? In short, a personal statement is a self-written...

Known as SUD for short, a substance use disorder is a mental health disorder that causes a person to lose control of their use of...

Substance use disorder (SUD) is defined by the National Institute of Mental Health as "a treatable mental health disorder that affects a...

Many Veterans come to us only to discover that their current pain was a result of an injury on a different part of their body (see the...

What is the kinetic chain, and why should you become familiar with it? We'll dive into all of the details and break it down for you – but...

What are the VA's regulations regarding requests for medical opinions? A quick visit to the VA's 38 CFR section 3.159 – the code of...

The title of this blog might sound like an earful, but it's a common problem many Veterans can relate to. Due to unique physical demands...

Along with honoring our Veterans for their heroic contributions, it's important to understand and support them through the common mental...

What's in a morning routine? A lot, actually. Many Veterans experience elevated levels of stress due to service-connected mental health...

What is mindfulness, and why is everybody talking about it lately? Simply put, mindfulness is the practice of staying in the present...

A career in the military places extra physical demands on the body compared to many (not all, of course) civilian job sectors. Active...

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 –...

There’s a lot of terminology to get familiar with when it comes to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability...

Many members of the Veteran community are unfortunately familiar with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and it’s not by chance....