It’s not easy for any veteran to admit that you have been sexually harassed or assaulted while in the military, and even harder to ask for help with the resulting trauma. In this article, we’ll ...
In the United States, there is an unfortunate stigma associated with asking for help for a mental health condition. This is as true in the military world, if not more, as it is in civilian society. ...
Veterans unable to work due to service-related disabilities may qualify for Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) benefits through the VA. Several factors can affect a veteran’s ...
It’s said that you don’t notice how critical your back is until you hurt it. Many veterans know this to be true, since severe back injuries are unfortunately common among servicemen and women. Though ...
Filing for veterans’ disability benefits is often a long, complex, and confusing process. While free services are available to help veterans file a claim on their own, veterans disability benefits ...
“Disability” is not just a medical issue. Frequently, the d-word has educational, vocational, legal, and other implications. Because disabilities are subjective, the VA’s disability rating system is ...
In many cases, eligibility for VA benefits is entirely objective. Applicants must have the proper service background along with a current disability. There must also be a nexus (direct or indirect ...
Yes, you can! In fact, these types of service-related disabilities have a name: secondary service-connected disabilities. The regulation, 38 C.F.R.§ 3.310(a), provides:
The short answer to this question is: Yes. However, it is very uncommon. Usually, a 100% disability rating translates to a psychiatric disability so severe as to preclude a claimant from engaging in ...
1) What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person’s breathing is interrupted during sleep. People with untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly while ...