When a veteran files a claim for PTSD, the VA must make reasonable efforts to verify the occurrence of the event which caused the mental disorder. Because not all stressors are the same, the VA has guidelines for different types of stressors. In a previous post, we discussed the circumstances under which the VA is […]
GERD is a very common ailment among the US population. Not only is it inconvenient and uncomfortable, but GERD also can create more serious complications when unmanaged or untreated. Prolonged exposure to gastric acid in the esophagus, due to frequent and longstanding GERD, can have severe complications on the esophageal tract and its surrounding organs. […]
Among gastrointestinal disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a very common condition that is associated with heartburn. In fact, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Kidney Digestive Disease, approximately sixty million people experience heartburn at least once a month, and twenty-five million experience the symptoms daily. The purpose of this post is to […]
When we think “diabetes”, a number of conditions immediately come to mind, such as hypertension, chronic kidney disease, or peripheral neuropathy. Most diabetics with advancing stages of the disease suffer from at least one of these in some capacity. But we often forget about other conditions that are also caused by diabetes, which the VA […]
It has been three years since you filed an appeal to the VA’s denial of your claim for Individual Unemployability. Three long, stressful years. You are barely paying your bills, and you can’t even remember the last time you took your wife to a nice, well-deserved dinner somewhere. Every day, you hope against hope that […]
Diabetes Mellitus is a condition that runs rampant among the veteran population. Of those particularly affected is the Vietnam Era community. As these veterans approach the years of wisdom, so too does diabetes creep alongside them. There is no shortage of medical literature on the connection between type 2 diabetes and veterans who were exposed […]
Type II Diabetes is not only an increasingly prevalent condition among US citizens, but also among the veterans who served during the Vietnam Era. In its Special 2000 Update, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) officially recognized Diabetes Mellitus II as a health effect of exposure to the chemical Agent Orange, and established it as a […]
“I have chronic asthma, and I use two inhalers to manage my asthma. How much will the VA rate me for my asthma?” This is a common enough question. The VA’s rating schedule has been well-equipped to address all possible disorders of the nose and throat. There are so many kinds of respiratory conditions, however, […]
PART A – THE ISSUE OF INCOMPETENCY The VA’s fiduciary process is incredibly complex and confusing. While the complexity of the process might be a good thing—ensuring that whoever manages the beneficiary’s money is well chosen—it can very stressful on the beneficiary while he/she waits to find out who will be managing their money. This […]
In the world of VA claims, it is arguable that advocates see just about every kind of condition, illness or injury that can befall a U.S. military veteran. Certainly, advocates see certain kinds of conditions more than others—such as lumbar spine conditions, Diabetes Mellitus and the plethora of conditions caused by exposure to Agent Orange, […]
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