So you’ve had your claim approved but it’s been some time since you first filed for your disability benefits. The question now is, "How the VA handles back pay?" And how far back will it... continue reading
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Can I Be Rated for Asthma AND Sleep Apnea?
While asthma and sleep apnea often can be linked as respiratory disorders, their symptoms are different enough that many veterans wonder if they can receive separate VA disability ratings for... continue reading
Are There VA Benefits for Moderate Hearing Loss?
Around a million veterans are currently receiving disability compensation for hearing loss that includes benefits for moderate hearing loss. It is one of the most common disabilities among veterans... continue reading
The VA Denied Your Claim? Here’s What to do Next
Have you come back after the hard work and sweat equity you put into filing only to find out that the VA denied your claim? Or do you fear that if you took the time to file a claim it would all be a... continue reading
The Burn Pit Registry and Why You Should Enroll
What is the Burn Pit Registry? This is a list that allows Veterans to document their symptoms and track what you're experiencing. It’s rarely possible to immediately determine the health effects... continue reading
What You Should Know About Veteran Color Blindness
Veteran color blindness is not as rare as you might think. Currently, nearly 1 in 12 males in the U.S. are affected by a form of color blindness, while only around 1 in every 200 females... continue reading
What Legally Blind Veterans Can Expect from the VA
Understand how the VA rates blindness and what you can expect from... continue reading
What Every Veteran Exposed to Agent Orange Should Know
Learn about how Vietnam veterans are affected by their exposure to Agent Orange and conditions linked to this... continue reading
How the VA Determines Benefits for Arthritis
Insiders, today we are discussing how the VA determines benefits for arthritis. Arthritis is one of the most common conditions affecting those who have served in the military. In fact, the... continue reading
Why All Veterans Should be Tested for Asbestos Exposure
Many times Veterans positively tested for asbestos exposure are unable to service-connect the relevancy because this is an unusual claim. However, you can still get a VA Disability Claim with... continue reading
What to Know if You Have an Abnormal Heart Rate
If you have an abnormal heart rate you are experiencing arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a term applied to any heart beating with abnormal heart rhythm. This includes the heart beating too fast or... continue reading
Anxiety and Depression Treatment for Veterans
If you are a veteran dealing with anxiety and depression, you are not alone. Learn more about anxiety and depression and how to get... continue reading