Veterans Disability Info Blog

Some health conditions can take many years to develop, and members of the military who served at Camp Lejeune many decades ago and their families are presently experiencing issues. When a veteran suffers from an injury or illness during qualifying active service and develops a disability or other condition, a […]

Suffering orthopedic injuries as a result of military service can negatively impact your personal and professional life. When your current disability is a result of an in-service injury, illness, or other event you generally qualify for free medical coverage from the VA. When your VA disability rating exceeds 0 percent, […]

Experiencing an injury or illness as a result of your qualifying active service in the U.S. Armed Forces can entitle you to disability compensation if that resulted in a diagnosis for a current condition or disability. To collect the benefits that you as a veteran are entitled to, you’ll need […]

Insomnia or difficulty sleeping is a condition that many veterans suffer from. If you or a loved one is suffering from insomnia as a result of an injury, illness, or event during qualifying active service, you could qualify for VA disability benefits. The evidence that you provide with your application […]

If you have served qualifying active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, and as a result of an event, injury, or illness you have developed anxiety, you could qualify for VA disability benefits for anxiety. Collecting disability benefits from the VA requires that you file your general application to collect […]

Mental health is an issue that is increasingly being recognized as a serious issue by the VA, and if you are a veteran suffering from service-related depression, you could be entitled to benefits. Collecting what you might be entitled to from the VA requires that you receive a current diagnosis, […]

If you are a veteran who experienced an injury, illness, or other event while on qualifying active duty that led to a post-service disability, you could be entitled to coverage for technology and changes to your home and to purchase assistive devices. The coverage provided by the VA is to […]

If you or a loved one is a veteran who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, you may need significant assistance as well as lifelong treatment for this serious condition. Some veterans may be entitled to disability benefits from the VA due to schizophrenia. What Is Schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a serious […]

If you or a loved one is a veteran who has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, you may be entitled to disability benefits. The Veterans Administration recognizes that veterans can develop pancreatic cancer as a result of exposure to certain substances during active duty service. In addition, veterans may develop […]

The VA defines depression as having marked feelings of intense hopelessness or sadness and potential loss of interest or pleasure in activities individuals used to enjoy. There may also be associated feelings of unworthiness, low self-esteem, and guilt. Individuals with depression may start avoiding being around people. In order to […]