Top 4 Most Common Injuries for Active Duty Personnel

July 23, 2019

The most common injuries among Active Duty Personnel in the military and the evacuated wounded from Operations Iraqi Freedom (OIF), Enduring Freedom (OEF), and New Dawn (OND) are as... continue reading

Veteran depression, Do I have it?

It’s no secret that veteran depression is at a higher rate than the rest of the population. What some might find surprising is how high the rate actually is. The VA estimates that up to... continue reading

Secondary Conditions, the overlooked claim

July 22, 2019

Wanting to learn more about secondary conditions? Most veterans are already aware of filing claims for a direct service-connected condition. This is when a veteran’s military service directly... continue reading

Life Impact, what you didn’t know you needed to win your VA Claim

July 16, 2019

In this blog, we are going to discuss why it is crucial to be able to explain to the VA how your disability impacts your life in order to win your VA Claim. It is not enough to have a disability;... continue reading

VA Disability PTSD Facts

July 14, 2019

In this blog, we will discuss va disability ptsd facts; including what PTSD is, its diagnosis, risk factors, treatment, stats, and everything else you need to know. The American Psychiatric... continue reading

Sleep Apnea Secondary Conditions: How to Service Connect Your VA Sleep Apnea Claim (The Definitive Guide)

July 13, 2019

Veterans, in this post I list more than 40+ possible sleep apnea secondary conditions so veterans can win, service-connect, and rate your sleep apnea VA claim in less time. Many veterans attempt... continue reading

30 PTSD Rating Explained

July 10, 2019

The 30 PTSD rating is a tipping point for many veterans in our opinion. Why? Because many veterans at the 30 PTSD rating level are underrated because they failed to prove that their symptoms... continue reading

What do I need to know about MST?

July 9, 2019

Let's learn about MST. A less known type of trauma that many have heard of, but rarely have a good understanding of, is Military Sexual Trauma (MST). MST refers to sexual assault and sexual... continue reading

Automatic 50 PTSD Rating Explained

In this post, we will be exploring the automatic 50 PTSD rating in detail. Here's a secret...no PTSD rating is considered "automatic" because a veteran must fit the PTSD rating criteria within... continue reading

How is the Nervous System Important to Your VA Claim?

Is the Nervous System Important to Your VA Claim? One of the most overlooked areas of disability for vets is the central nervous system. This is due to the warning signs being excused as... continue reading

What is a VA CUE Claim?

July 8, 2019

According to Cornell Law School, “Clear and unmistakable error (VA CUE Claim) is a very specific and rare kind of error. It is the kind of error of fact or of law, that when called to the... continue reading

New changes with the VA Mission Act

Here ye here ye - as of June 6, 2019, the VA Mission Act allows more ways to access health care by means of approved non-VA providers, including new urgent care access through a wide network of... continue reading

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