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 […]
Veterans and their families sacrifice so much for our country, so what happens when a loved one returns home with a severe mental disability? After years of service, it’s frustrating and disappointing to develop a severe disorder due to military service that prevents you from living the life you want […]
Military service can lead to both mental and physical health conditions that linger for years. Many veterans have personality changes and mental health conditions that arise after service. Other veterans experience traumatic brain injuries that impact their personalities and mood. When veterans’ health negatively affects their personality and interactions with […]
Occipital Neuralgia is a type of headache in which pain is associated with areas that are supplied by the greater and lesser occipital nerves. These nerves run from the head region where the spinal column meets the neck up to the scalp (at the back of the head). What Causes […]
Pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion are common neck disabilities that affect veterans. The neck is also known as the cervical spine. Many neck-related disabilities are rated using the VA’s general rating formula for diseases and injuries of the spine. Veterans with neck pain who understand more about the […]
Back pain is one of the leading health problems that veterans face. The nature of military service creates wear and tear on the muscles and bones of the back and spine, leading to chronic conditions later in life. Some back problems caused by service-related activities may not appear until years […]
A Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC) is a document sent to you by your VA regional office that represents a revision or update to the Statement of the Case (SOC). It is important to understand that the SSOC and SOC are VA adjudication documents only applicable in the older […]
The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is a federal agency that provides benefits and services to Veterans, their families, and survivors. VA is responsible for administering the DVA pension program, health care system, and other benefits. VA also manages individualized education programs for Veterans and their families. A fiduciary is […]
Veterans Affairs (VA) provides ratings for allergic rhinitis. A service-connected disability is a medical condition that was caused or made worse by your military service. VA rates disabilities from 0% to 100%, with 100% being the most severe. You may be entitled to compensation and health care benefits if you […]
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