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Veterans who have pes planus (or “flat feet”) may be eligible for a VA disability rating. What many don’t know is that there are also a number of secondary conditions linked to flat feet that... continue reading

The "Silent Killer" is another name for high blood pressure veterans. The only time that symptoms might show is when your blood pressure is already at a seriously high level. As a veteran, it is... continue reading

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

For the most part, VA ratings are simply used to tell the veteran “accepted” or “denied”, but in some cases, it is possible to receive a decision that says “deferred.” So what does the... continue reading

First, let's discuss how the VA awards a fibromyalgia VA rating. Fibromyalgia is a disease that causes chronic pain and sensitivity throughout the entire body. The pain must be present on... continue reading

VA treatment for glaucoma may be available to Veterans suffering. Glaucoma is a severe condition that affects your eyesight. Regular visits to your eye care specialist can catch the debilitation... continue reading

Due to the risk factors that veterans are exposed to in service, we see many Veterans with lupus. While there is no way to know if someone will develop lupus, by looking at medical history you can... continue reading

Congratulations! Your Tinnitus is recognized by the VA as service-connected. But what can you claim next? Possibly a VA claim secondary to tinnitus. Tinnitus is the MOST COMMON DISABILITY claimed... continue reading

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

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

Understand if you have PTSD with this checklist and discover how you can file your your PTSD disability claim with the... continue reading