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 […]
Veterans with service-connected disabilities are often unable to work. Most of these veterans also lack a 100 percent scheduler rating. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) expects these veterans to live on disability checks of less than 100 percent without any means to supplement their income. Why does the VA […]
Veterans often develop carpal tunnel syndrome because of military service. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist. The median nerve runs from the forearm into the palm. The carpal tunnel is a narrow, rigid passageway comprised of ligaments and bones found […]
If you are a veteran dealing with problems due to flat feet from your military service, you may be eligible for VA disability benefits. To qualify for benefits, you must show that your condition is disabling and connected to your military service. There are three main ways to get a […]
If you are a veteran who receives disability benefits under a Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) rating, you are limited in the amount of paid work you are allowed to do. The TDIU rating is an affirmation that your disability prevents you from maintaining gainful employment — employment that is […]
The long-term effects of service-related injuries can take unexpected forms. Some veterans experience disabling symptoms that make up a condition called spatial disorientation. Spatial disorientation causes vertigo, clumsiness, confusion, and tinnitus. It can severely limit daily activities. The causes of spatial disorientation are not always clear, but the VA associates […]
Under the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Form 21-0788 is an application form used by spouses, dependents or dependent parents of a veteran to receive all or some of that veteran’s disability compensation. A veteran’s surviving spouse may also apply with VA Form 21-0788. This is so long as […]
In 2022, President Biden enacted the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act (PACT Act). This new law expands VA compensation for veterans, family members, and caregivers who have developed an illness due to exposure to burn pit fumes, environmental toxins, and radiation. This […]
When evaluating whether to grant veterans disability benefits for a traumatic brain injury (TBI), VA examiners tend to operate under the assumption that there is a direct correlation between how long the veteran was unconscious after their injury and the severity of the TBI. In reality, research suggests that a […]
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