TBI is short for traumatic brain injury that occurs from sudden trauma, causing damage to the brain. TBI can occur when your head suddenly and violently hits an object or when an object penetrates the skull and enters your brain tissue. The definition of TBI covers its general causes. Yet, […]
On December 1, the Department of Veteran’s Affairs published the 2023 VA pay rates and disability payment schedule. Veterans who have been injured or developed a health condition due to military service may be eligible for monthly VA disability payments. This article will cover how veterans qualify for disability benefits, […]
Dependents and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is available to certain relatives of veterans who either (a) die of conditions sustained (or aggravated) during active duty, or (b) are, by law, deemed as though they had died as a result of a service-related condition. For purposes of DIC, service includes service in […]
U.S. military veterans with service-connected health conditions can find it challenging to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment. These veterans have a right to collect Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits at the 100% disability rate. The highest VA benefits available are total disability benefits based on individual unemployability (TDIU). […]
Neck range of motion (ROM) entails how flexible your neck is in each of the directions it was designed made to move in.1 This is relevant to disabled veterans who are seeking a VA disability compensation rating for a neck disability. The VA largely bases the ratings for a neck […]
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease. With OA, the tissues in the joint break down over time or have an alteration in their structure. OA is the most common type of arthritis, the inflammation of joints. It is often referred to as “wear and tear” arthritis. This is because […]
The VA denies a significant number of disability claims when they are reviewed during the initial claim process. This is frustrating and disappointing for veterans hoping to get the benefits they deserve. Fortunately, the VA has several options for appealing a denied claim. The most direct option for appeal is […]
When you file a disability claim with the VA, you can choose from two options. The first option is a standard claim, where the VA helps you collect the records and documents that make up your claim. The other option is a fully developed claim, where you compile all the […]
Who would want to be called a “grunt”? The name probably sounds crude or derogatory to most people. But not to us. We appreciate the military grunts who’ve fought for us, been wounded for us, and have kept this country free. We know the sacrifices grunts have made over the […]
Not all military-linked health conditions are the obvious results of injuries. Sometimes, the physical strain of military service leads to health conditions like hiatal hernias. A hiatal hernia occurs when your stomach pushes past your diaphragm and into your chest cavity. The result can be severe symptoms of heartburn and […]
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