Depression is a physically and mentally debilitating health condition that can affect a person’s ability to function in daily life. For veterans who are diagnosed with depression, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides disability benefits to support them in their recovery and provide financial assistance. However, the process of […]
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Veterans of the Armed Forces face extraordinary challenges and experiences throughout service. Unfortunately, these experiences can lead to various mental health conditions. Depression disorders can manifest as a result of various factors, including trauma and chronic pain. One particular condition that has been linked to depression in veterans is tinnitus. […]
The topic of whether veterans can receive VA disability benefits for depression secondary to sleep apnea has gained significant attention in recent years. Scientific research suggests a potential link between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and depression. The oxygen deprivation, chronic daytime sleepiness, and impact on daily functioning caused by sleep […]
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and depression are two mental health conditions that can dramatically affect a person’s daily life and overall well-being. For individuals who have served in the military, these conditions may be a result of the stressful and traumatic experiences they have encountered during their service. To ensure […]
VA Adds Locations to Agent Orange Exposure List
On February 9, the VA announced plans to add specific locations to the Agent Orange presumptive benefits eligibility criteria. Should the proposed rule be enacted, VA would presume Agent Orange exposure for veterans who have served in the listed locations during the required timeframes. Adding exposure locations to the Agent Orange presumptive list could […]
Anxiety is a mental health condition that impacts a great many Americans and veterans alike. If your anxiety is due to a service-connected event or injury, you may be eligible to receive medical and mental health coverage, in addition to tax-free VA compensation. Collecting what you deserve requires that you […]
If you are experiencing a health condition that is a result of exposure to the herbicide called Agent Orange during your active service in the US military, the VA notes that you could be eligible for VA disability compensation. When it comes to connecting particular conditions to exposure to Agent […]
Working together, VA disability lawyer Eric Gang, Esq. and CitizenSoldierLaw teamed up to contact the Army PEB President at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) where the U.S. Army Physical Evaluation Board Is located at Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 In this Temporary Disability Retirement List (TRDL) Reevaluation formal PEB hearing, […]
Two of the most highly reported subjects concerning veterans in the news are the new benefits available to some veterans and their families through the PACT Act, and also scams that have been targeting veterans and military families. The PACT Act is Expanding Access to Benefits for Some Veterans In […]