What Is the VA Disability Rating for Elbow Tendonitis?
Elbow tendonitis, or tennis elbow, is a common issue among veterans, often caused by the wear and tear of military service.
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May
2024
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Jul
2023
Decoding VA Disability Compensation Rates
Navigating the realm of Veterans Affairs compensation can feel like uncharted territory. An integral part of this journey involves understanding VA disability benefits, their corresponding disability compensation rates, and how they influence the financial well-being of those who’ve served our country. This blog post will examine how service-connected disabilities are evaluated and how the VA […]
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Mar
2023
Is COPD a VA Disability?
Nearly 1.25 million veterans had COPD in 2020. If you or someone you know is a veteran diagnosed with COPD, you may wonder if it can be a VA service-connected disability. The answer is yes. This article will cover what COPD is, the basics of service connection for COPD, and how VA rates it. What […]
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Mar
2023
Is Sleep Apnea a VA Disability?
For service members, the stresses of training, combat, and reintegration into civilian life can disrupt sleep patterns. Insomnia and nightmares may be the most common service-related sleep disruption, but sleep apnea also affects millions of veterans. Yes, it is a disability that can entitle a veteran to compensation. Sleep apnea is a condition where breathing […]
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Feb
2023
Eligibility for PTSD-Related DIC Benefits
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a specific kind of brain injury that affects about 15% of veterans who served in the Middle East— specifically, operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan in the Global War on Terror suffer greatly from the effects of loneliness, isolation, combat, explosions, and various […]
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Dec
2022
VA Disability Benefits for Arthritis in the Hands
According to the VA and CDC, arthritis affects one in five Americans and is the nation’s leading cause of disability. Over 100 conditions fall under the umbrella of arthritis, including arthritis in the hands, osteoarthritis, and degenerative joint diseases. The percentage of Americans with arthritis is expected to increase to one in four or around […]
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Dec
2022
PACT Act Claims
Officials Say They are Ready for PACT Act Claims A large veterans advocacy organization says the VA will be ready to process PACT Act claims beginning in 2023, and the organization will be ready to help. “In my mind, there’s no more important way to do that than to compensate them, compensate veterans for whatever […]
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Dec
2022
What Disabilities Qualify for VA Benefits
What Disabilities Qualify for VA Benefits? Learning about disabilities and what disabilities qualify for VA benefits. According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 25% of Americans are at least partially disabled under specific criteria. A significant number of these disabilities apply to veterans and are related to their time in service. If that is […]
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Dec
2022
How Does VA Disability Back Pay Work
How Does VA Disability Back Pay Work? VA disability back pay amounts depend on the effective dates. Which only increases when there is a Veterans Administration disability case backlog. The 2017 VA appeal system reforms have significantly reduced the Veterans Administration disability case backlog. In September 2022, almost 150,000 disability claims were backlogged, meaning they […]
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Nov
2022
Spinal Fusion Surgery and VA Benefits
FAQ About Spinal Fusion Surgery and VA Benefits Read more to learn about spinal fusion surgery and the available VA Benefits for this condition. Military activity is hard on the joints, especially the spine. Most veterans spend a substantial amount of time carrying heavy objects, bending, standing, walking, and otherwise placing significant stress on their […]