My HealtheVet Has Moved to VA.gov: What Veterans Really Need to Know (2025 Update)

June 17, 2025

Big changes just hit the VA’s online health portal—and they directly impact how veterans manage their VA health care. As of June 4, 2025, the VA officially transitioned the My HealtheVet... continue reading

FUNCTIONAL GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDER VA RATING

Qualifying for a Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders VA Rating

June 16, 2025

Understanding VA ratings for functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) is crucial if you’re dealing with chronic digestive issues and want to get all the VA disability compensation and... continue reading

VA Disability Ratings for Allergic Rhinitis Explained!

Allergic rhinitis—commonly known as hay fever—is inflammation in the nose triggered by allergens like dust, pollen, or animal dander. For many veterans, this seemingly mild condition goes... continue reading

ED ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION AS A SECONDARY CONDITION

VA Disability for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Secondary to PTSD, Sleep Apnea, and More

June 13, 2025

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common but often-overlooked condition among veterans, and many don’t realize it can be rated by the VA when linked to another service-connected... continue reading

VA Disability for Conjunctivitis: How It’s Rated and How to Qualify!

June 11, 2025

If your eyes constantly burn, itch, or blur your vision—and it started during your military service—you may qualify for a conjunctivitis VA rating (and the VA disability compensation and... continue reading

2026 VA Disability Rates | Projected 2.5% COLA Increase

The 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is expected to be 2.5%, according to the latest estimates based on the May 2025 CPI data. If confirmed, this increase would directly raise 2026 VA... continue reading

Top 6 Most Common VA Claims for Coast Guard Veterans!

June 9, 2025

If you served in the U.S. Coast Guard, you ARE a veteran—and you may qualify for powerful VA benefits. Don’t let myths or misinformation convince you otherwise. Although most veterans come... continue reading

When is the VA Changing the Ratings for Sleep Apnea?

Major changes to how the VA assigns disability ratings for sleep apnea could be coming by the end of 2025—and veterans need to pay very close attention. If finalized, the VA will eliminate the... continue reading

The 9 BEST 20% VA Disability Benefits!

June 6, 2025

Receiving a 20% VA disability rating is a significant milestone in your journey; it signifies that the VA has officially acknowledged the impact of your service-connected condition. A 20%... continue reading

2025 Tinnitus VA Rating Changes: What Veterans Can Expect and When!

June 5, 2025

Big changes may be coming to how the VA evaluates and rates tinnitus—and they’re not in favor of veterans. Right now, veterans with subjective tinnitus (the most common type—ringing only... continue reading

Top 9 Signs Your Disability Claim Will Be Approved!

June 4, 2025

Filing a VA disability claim can feel like stepping into a maze blindfolded. You don’t get a clear path, and the uncertainty can be frustrating. The good news? There are telltale... continue reading

Agent Orange and Skin Cancer: What Veterans Need to Know!

June 2, 2025

If you’re a veteran who served in Vietnam or other areas where Agent Orange was used, and you’ve later developed skin cancer, you may be wondering whether there's a connection—and if you... continue reading

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