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Do You Qualify for a VA Disability Rating for Depression?

June 30, 2020 | by: Mary

Qualifying for a VA disability rating for depression can be difficult for some veterans. Why? Because you must be able to prove that your depression was caused or made worse by your active... continue reading

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What Veteran Orthopedic Conditions Qualify for VA Benefits?

May 8, 2020 | by: Mary

Learn how to file a claim for your orthopedic condition with the VA. Orthopedic condition is related to pain in your joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, or... continue reading

What is the Stroke Rehabilitation Process for Veterans?

March 28, 2020 | by: Mary

The Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) directive began to incorporate best practices for stroke victims. When VA stroke victims accounted for 15,000+ cases per year, there needed to be a viable solution,... continue reading

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20 Reasons Why Your VA Claim Was DENIED!

January 21, 2020 | by: Mary

UGH! Getting that horrible denied letter after spending months or YEARS of working on your claim is FRUSTRATING! We don't want a lack of knowledge or information to be the reason for any... continue reading

Filing for VA Disability Claim

Fatty Liver: How Do I Claim This?

January 5, 2020 | by: Mary

Fatty Liver Disease (FLD) dates to the dawn of the industrial revolution – when food started to be processed more abundantly while demand for hard labor declined. It wasn’t until the 1980s that... continue reading

Filing for VA Disability Claim

Are you overlooking high blood pressure, Veterans?

January 4, 2020 | by: Mary

High blood pressure is also called hypertension and is not called the “Silent Killer” for nothing. The only time that symptoms might show is when your blood pressure is already at a seriously... continue reading

Filing for VA Disability Claim

3 Reasons Why Your VA Claim is taking so long!

January 3, 2020 | by: Mary

How many times have you wondered to yourself why is my VA Claim is taking so long?! This is the second most asked question concerning the VA disability process for veterans. Sometimes, it is a... continue reading

Filing for VA Disability Claim

How does the VA rate Fibromyalgia?

December 29, 2019 | by: Mary

First, let's discuss how the VA rates Fibromyalgia for Veterans diagnosed. Fibromyalgia is a disease that causes pain and sensitivity throughout the entire body. The pain must be present... continue reading

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VA Treatment for Glaucoma

December 28, 2019 | by: Mary

Glaucoma is a severe condition that affects your eyesight. Regular visits to your eye care specialist can catch the debilitation condition early, and if directions are followed, you might not lose... continue reading

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Options for Veterans with Lupus

December 26, 2019 | by: Mary

Due to the factors that veterans are exposed to in service, many have a higher chance of developing Lupus. While there is no way to know for sure if someone will develop Lupus, by looking at medical... continue reading

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How do I Win a VA Claim Secondary to Tinnitus?

December 23, 2019 | by: Mary

Congratulations! Your Tinnitus is recognized by the VA as service-connected. But what can you claim next? Tinnitus is the MOST COMMON DISABILITY claimed by veterans - more than PTSD and TBI. In... continue reading

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Chronic Organic Brain Syndrome in Veterans

December 20, 2019 | by: Mary

It’s been 20 years since you separated from the United States Military, and you notice recurring headaches, anxiety, and memory loss. You also feel confused about specific environments, and you do... continue reading

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