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
A 2008 study showed that 13% of the active military had hypertension. Hypertension or high blood pressure is considered one of the prevalent illnesses among the military and veterans. Armed Forces... continue reading
According to Heartmate.com, approximately 6 million people in the United States deal with congestive heart failure. The number of cases ranges from 800,000 to 900,000. It is very alarming to hear... continue reading
If you have an abnormal heartbeat 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
NOT SERVICE CONNECTED. CLAIM DENIED. These are the most dreaded phrases of veterans pursuing disability claims. Numerous veterans come to VACI seeking for aid in proving service connection.... continue reading
Have you noticed that you are unintentionally losing a noticeable amount of weight? Unintentional weight loss is officially considered significant when there has been a greater than 5% loss... continue reading
The VA rates Veterans for conditions that make them unfit for duty, and one of those being brain aneurysms. When looking at your option as a Veteran, brain aneurysm treatment actually has many... continue reading
It is estimated that one in four Veterans have diabetes, according to the department of Veteran Affairs. Many Veterans are not aware that they have the condition. Here are some of the symptoms to be... continue reading
Burn pits became a widely used way to get rid of trash in Iraq and Afghanistan. These pits provided a quick and easy way to get rid of waste, but the harmful impact has been shown toward human... continue reading
Thousands of U.S. military and others who were affected by toxic burn pits could now finally receive their denied treatment. According to Fox News, the U.S. Department of Labor recently learned that... continue reading
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