It is well known that the VA has been plagued by scandal after scandal, when it comes to veterans’ health care issues. It is also well known that veterans are frustrated with the medical care they are receiving through the VA health care system. This is a topic that is always discussed during the election […]
In our day-to-day practice, many veterans have asked if they are eligible to be compensated by the VA for insomnia. As discussed below, the answer to that question depends on the circumstances. But, there are some cases where obtaining additional compensation for veteran insomnia may be a real possibility. Before I get into the details, […]
For veterans who have been approved for Social Security Disability Benefits and who are also seeking VA Disability benefits, it is very important to have some basic knowledge regarding the Social Security side of things, while navigating through the VA disability process. Here are the basics, in a nutshell: Notify the VA Right Away: The […]
New Changes on the Horizon It is well known to most people familiar with veterans’ issues, that if a veteran can prove exposure to Agent Orange during military service, then as long as the exposure is proven, the VA has a defined list of health problems which are “presumed” to be the result of that […]
I have found that most people familiar with veterans’ issues have at least heard about , and the secondary post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that can develop as the result of MST. My colleagues and I have also written extensively about MST on our blogs. When most people think about military trauma, including veterans’ advocates, the […]
In my last blog post, I gave a broad overview of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and the connection of that condition to Gulf War Veterans. After reading the many Facebook comments in response to that post, I believe it is imperative for me to emphasize that although some may view this condition as insignificant, for […]
In previous posts, my colleagues and I have written about Gulf War Syndrome, and the requirements for Gulf War Veterans to be entitled to service connection for medical conditions that have developed as a result of service in the Gulf War. The purpose of this post, is to take it a step further and to […]
What is IHD? In the year 2010, VA added ischemic heart disease (IHD) to the list of conditions that are presumed to be caused by exposure to Agent Orange. The addition of IHD was a great victory for veterans; however, it is important for veterans to know that “ischemic heart disease” does not mean any […]
Whether it is a news story about a professional athlete that has been diagnosed with some sort of head injury or a veteran seeking compensation for TBI, injury to the brain is always a hot button issue. In fact, TBI has been named as the ‘signature’ injury of the most recent wars in Iraq and […]
The real crux of every VA case comes down to the evidence. In other words, what evidence is there to prove that the veteran has a current disability that is linked to his or her military service? Of course there are cases that are stronger than others, but again, the bottom line always comes down […]
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