Veterans Disability Info Blog

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, resulting in muscle weakness, loss of motor function, and respiratory failure. According to studies cited by the VA and the Department of Defense, veterans are […]

In December 2024, the Department of Veterans Affairs acknowledged that numerous PACT Act disability claims were handled incorrectly. According to a VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) report, claims processors required unnecessary exams, exam results went unchecked or unexplored, and processing staff sought medical opinions for conditions already presumed by […]

Exposure to harsh chemicals is known to cause a number of adverse reactions, including long-term, life-altering disabilities. You might have heard of veterans suffering a broad variety of health conditions ranging from cancer to infertility from exposure to chemicals such as Agent Orange. A number of recent legislative changes have […]

According to a 2021 study in Brain Sciences, as many as 200,000 Gulf War veterans show symptoms of Gulf War Illness. The study showed that Gulf War veterans demonstrate higher rates of memory problems, fatigue, chronic pain, and gastrointestinal problems than the population at large. The study also suggested that […]

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced it will automatically presume service connection for Gulf War, Iraq War, and Afghanistan War veterans diagnosed with nine rare cancers. The announcement comes after the VA found evidence associating these cancers with burn pit smoke and fume exposure. By adding these nine […]

As part of the aptly named ‘Honoring Our PACT Act,’ the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 will allow veterans and families exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune to file lawsuits in federal court for compensation. Between 1953 to 1987, over one million people, including unborn children, were exposed […]

Congress has created the Persian Gulf War Syndrome Compensation Act to provide benefits and compensation for Veterans who have been diagnosed with Persian Gulf War Syndrome. The act allows Veterans to file a claim for benefits if they can show that they have been diagnosed with one of the qualifying […]

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 […]

In Alabama, there is a possibility that those who served at Fort McClellan may have been exposed to toxic chemicals and radioactive materials. During World War I, the Alabama military station of Fort McClellan served as a training ground for American troops. As time went on, the installation was used […]

On Thursday, March 3, 2022, the House of Representatives passed the Honoring our PACT Act, which will provide relief to Veterans who were exposed to chemical or environmental hazards during their service. The bill was passed after a long and aggressive campaign by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) members. “Our […]