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What is PSP? Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is a brain disorder that affects movement, control of walking and balance, speech, swallowing,
Learn MoreMany veterans have illnesses or injuries that occurred while they were active duty but there are no records of the illness or injury. There can be
Learn MoreService connection for an injury or illness seems easy to prove; medical records documenting that the injury or illness occurred or was first treated
Learn MoreLiving in and near Air Force bases most of my life, my daughter’s favorite saying was “Jet Noise, the sound of Freedom.” We all had the bumper
Learn MoreAmong gastrointestinal disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a very common condition that is associated with heartburn. In fact,
Learn MoreMigraines are not like other headaches, just ask someone who has had one. Comparing a migraine to a headache is like comparing a toy train to the
Learn MoreGulf War Syndrome is a collection of potentially debilitating symptoms that may be present in many veterans of the 1990’s Gulf War. The Department of
Learn MoreSecondary disabilities are defined as those illnesses or injuries that are caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability. See our blog for a
Learn MoreWe have been looking at claims for PTSD and what it takes to get service-connected. A claim for PTSD has three requirements: 1) a diagnosis of PTSD 2)
Learn MorePTSD is a common condition we see among many of our veterans. Oftentimes, veterans have a difficult time recognizing the symptoms but still find it
Learn MoreFor most veterans, having to deal with hearing loss and tinnitus is quite common. As of the year 2014, the VA noted that 933,000 veterans were being
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