Veterans Disability Info Blog

Every veteran who has served their country honorably has the right to file a VA claim for disability compensation for disabling conditions related to their military service. The VA uses a collection of federal regulations referred to as the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD or rating schedule) to evaluate […]

Veterans who have a current condition due to an event, injury, or illness they experienced during qualifying active service are entitled to VA disability benefits. Receiving a VA disability rating to qualify for medical coverage and tax-free payments requires you to file a comprehensive application with the VA and be […]

Plantar fasciitis (PLAN-tur fas-e-I-tis) is one of the most common causes of heel pain in Veterans. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of each foot and connects the heel bone to the toes, known as the plantar fascia. Plantar fasciitis commonly causes […]

Not all military-linked health conditions are the obvious results of injuries. Sometimes, the physical strain of military service leads to health conditions like hiatal hernias. A hiatal hernia occurs when your stomach pushes past your diaphragm and into your chest cavity. The result can be severe symptoms of heartburn and […]

If you are a veteran dealing with problems due to flat feet from your military service, you may be eligible for VA disability benefits. To qualify for benefits, you must show that your condition is disabling and connected to your military service. There are three main ways to get a […]

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that leads to recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing. It is caused by environmental factors, such as allergens and smoke, and by genetic factors. Some Veterans often experience asthma symptoms after returning from service. Service-related exposures, such as […]

Back pain is a common problem for veterans. The strain of military service can lead to wear and tear on the spine, not to mention the risk of traumatic injuries in training or combat. Many veterans experience chronic or worsening pain after they leave active duty. Degenerative disc disease and […]

A PEBLO (Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer) is assigned to any service member who is diagnosed with a medical condition and referred to IDES (the Integrated Disability Evaluation System). Throughout the DoD Disability Process, the PEBLO serves as the primary point of contact for the service member, his or her […]

Many veterans are denied VA service connection for medical conditions that existed prior to service. The acronym EPTS means “existed prior to service” and is EPTS is used as a reason to deny a VA claim for disability compensation. Your disability claim rejection may say something along the lines of, […]

The earliest American military bases in the Vietnam War theater of operations were created in Thailand. The gallant men and women stationed there were mostly “boots on the ground”. As a result, they were exposed to many hazards and the same herbicides employed in Vietnam. It’s thus common for Vietnam-era […]