Veterans often develop carpal tunnel syndrome because of military service. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist. The median nerve runs from the forearm into the palm. The carpal tunnel is a narrow, rigid passageway comprised of ligaments and bones found […]
Under the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Form 21-0788 is an application form used by spouses, dependents or dependent parents of a veteran to receive all or some of that veteran’s disability compensation. A veteran’s surviving spouse may also apply with VA Form 21-0788. This is so long as […]
In 2022, President Biden enacted the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act (PACT Act). This new law expands VA compensation for veterans, family members, and caregivers who have developed an illness due to exposure to burn pit fumes, environmental toxins, and radiation. This […]
Veterans are often at high risk for developing osteoporosis due to their lifestyles and health issues connected with military service. If you are a veteran with osteoporosis, you may be eligible for VA benefits if your condition is linked to your military service. What Is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a chronic […]
Military service can lead to many types of bone and ligament damage. Significant injuries from training or combat are a common source of chronic disability for veterans. Even without significant injuries, the strain of physical work puts pressure on the body, which leads to a risk of repetitive motion injuries. […]
In August 2021, the U.S. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals held that veterans may claim obesity as a service connected disability for VA benefits, as long as the obesity impairs the veteran’s earning capacity. In the landmark Larson v. McDonough decision, the Court held that a disability can be service […]
As a veteran, have you ever found yourself drifting off-topic or using too many words to describe a situation? Have friends or family mentioned you spend a long time getting to the point? If yes, you might be experiencing circumlocutory speech, a unique but common speech-based disorder that often appears […]
Veterans and their families sacrifice so much for our country, so what happens when a loved one returns home with a severe mental disability? After years of service, it’s frustrating and disappointing to develop a severe disorder due to military service that prevents you from living the life you want […]
Occipital Neuralgia is a type of headache in which pain is associated with areas that are supplied by the greater and lesser occipital nerves. These nerves run from the head region where the spinal column meets the neck up to the scalp (at the back of the head). What Causes […]
A Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC) is a document sent to you by your VA regional office that represents a revision or update to the Statement of the Case (SOC). It is important to understand that the SSOC and SOC are VA adjudication documents only applicable in the older […]
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