Diabetes Mellitus is a widespread condition affecting the veteran community, particularly those from the Vietnam Era. As these veterans age,
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Understanding the VA's Automobile and Adaptive Equipment allowances can unlock essential benefits for veterans with service-connected
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is common, often leading to secondary issues like heartburn or dysphagia. With around sixty million
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The VA Caregiver Program offers essential support and benefits to family members caring for veterans who have sustained serious injuries preventing
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One of the courtesies that the VA offers veterans and claimants for VA benefits is the opportunity to appear before a Rating Officer to “plead” his or
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There are a few special cases in which the VA will provide a 100% rating for service-connected disabilities that do not otherwise meet the criteria
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Along with PTSD, medical issues like Gulf War Syndrome and COPD are marching up the ranks in prevalence today. Gulf War Syndrome, a medically
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It is surprising how much controversy can exist over medical issues. Take COPD, for example. COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, an
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Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of male cancer-related deaths in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, about
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Barrett’s esophagus is a more serious complication of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and often develops as an advanced stage of erosive
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For veterans who served in the Vietnam era, “Agent Orange” and “herbicides” are terms that they are very familiar with. As Agent Orange cases began
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There are many veterans and/or beneficiaries who are unable to manage their VA benefits. The VA has a Fiduciary Program to protect these
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