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 […]
Veterans are often at high risk for developing osteoporosis due to their lifestyles and health issues connected with military service. If you are a veteran with osteoporosis, you may be eligible for VA benefits if your condition is linked to your military service. What Is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a chronic […]
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that leads to recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing. It is caused by environmental factors, such as allergens and smoke, and by genetic factors. Some Veterans often experience asthma symptoms after returning from service. Service-related exposures, such as […]
On August 10, President Biden signed the PACT Act into law, making a number of important changes to the VA system. The PACT Act aims to offer faster, more comprehensive benefits and health care for veterans and others who have been injured by toxin exposure related to military service. In […]
TMJ and PTSD have been shown to have a strong link between each other. The TMJ joint can become and remain overactive due to the effects of PTSD on the human body. Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a hinge joint. It connects your jaw to the temporal […]
Military service can lead to many types of bone and ligament damage. Significant injuries from training or combat are a common source of chronic disability for veterans. Even without significant injuries, the strain of physical work puts pressure on the body, which leads to a risk of repetitive motion injuries. […]
In August 2021, the U.S. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals held that veterans may claim obesity as a service connected disability for VA benefits, as long as the obesity impairs the veteran’s earning capacity. In the landmark Larson v. McDonough decision, the Court held that a disability can be service […]
As a veteran, have you ever found yourself drifting off-topic or using too many words to describe a situation? Have friends or family mentioned you spend a long time getting to the point? If yes, you might be experiencing circumlocutory speech, a unique but common speech-based disorder that often appears […]
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