Veterans Disability Info Blog

Winter can be a difficult season for many, but for veterans, it can be one of the hardest times of the year. This is especially true for veterans who are dealing with service-connected mental health disorders. The cold weather, shorter days, and limited sunlight can deepen feelings of isolation, and […]

There are few battles more difficult for veterans than the challenges that come with reintegrating into civilian life after their active-duty service. This is especially true for veterans who are living with physical or psychological wounds related to their time in the service. Despite these challenges, one of the strongest […]

At Gang & Associates LLC, supporting veterans has always been at the heart of everything we do. Our dedication to helping veterans secure the disability benefits they deserve is unwavering, and we are honored that USA Today recently highlighted this work. The feature underscores what we have long known: navigating […]

Military Sexual Trauma (MST) is a hard subject. Because it’s hard to talk about it remains one of the most underreported (and misunderstood) experiences in the veteran community.  MST affects veterans of all genders, ranks, and branches of service. It isn’t exclusively impacting females. For everyone who has experienced MST […]

Back pain is one of the most frequently claimed service-connected conditions among veterans. The unfortunate reality is that the extent of these claims is commonly underrated. For many veterans, back pain isn’t a constant, unchanging experience. Instead, it comes in painful and unpredictable episodes—commonly known as flare-ups—that can leave you […]

Gulf War Syndrome is a complex condition affecting thousands of veterans who served in the Persian Gulf. This term is used to describe a range of largely unexplained illnesses linked to those who served in the 1991 Gulf War.  Characterized by a range of unexplained symptoms, this condition has left […]

In November 2024, the Department of Veterans Affairs published a proposed update to amend how neurological conditions and seizure disorders are evaluated under VA’s disability pay structure. The changes are part of a major overhaul of the Schedule for Rating Disabilities, aiming to modernize rating methods in step with current […]

Veteran disability attorney Eric Gang was recently featured in International Business Times for his editorial, “Why America’s Veterans Deserve Nutritional Education, Not Just Compensation: The Nutritional Crisis We Can’t Ignore.” In the piece, Gang sheds light on an overlooked national issue: the growing nutritional and health crisis among U.S. veterans. […]

During the Vietnam War, the U.S. military used a powerful herbicide called Agent Orange to clear dense vegetation. Decades later, many veterans exposed to it are now living with serious health conditions linked to that toxic exposure. If you’re a Vietnam veteran in Illinois, it’s important to understand that the […]

Accessing the benefits you rightfully earned through military service can be unexpectedly difficult. While the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) exists to support former service members, the process of applying for and securing VA benefits is anything but straightforward. Complex rules, extensive paperwork, and long wait times leave many veterans […]