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Sciatica and Radiculopathy Claims Secondary To Service-Connected Back Condition

Back pain affects many people, including a large number of Veterans, and one of the most intense forms of that pain is sciatica. This condition develops when the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back down the leg, becomes...

PTSD VA Benefits Process

Relaxed Standards for PTSD Benefit Claims

Given the realities of life in the armed forces, it should come as no surprise that Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is one of the common service-connected mental health conditions for Veterans. Proving PTSD is challenging. However, in recognition of the...

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VA Service Connection Changes for Cancers in Remission

Cancer has followed Veterans home from service since World War II. The Veterans Administration (VA) recognizes this, and active service-related cancers automatically receive a 100% disability rating. The rating lasts for the duration of the cancer treatment, and for six...

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Proposed Changes to Tinnitus Ratings at the VA

Tinnitus is a persistent buzzing, ringing, or humming sound in the ears, often caused by long-term exposure to loud noises. Military-related causes can include armored service, proximity to explosions, or closed-head trauma, and it can affect your hearing and your...

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Do I Get Any Benefits If My VA Disability Rating is 0%

Finding out that the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rated your service-connected condition at 0% can feel frustrating — especially after going through the effort of filing your claim. It may seem like that rating means your condition...

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Current Projections Suggest a 2.6 % Bump for VA Benefits to Adjust for Inflation

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has not yet formally announced the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 and they will not release the official COLA percentage until October. It appears that Veterans receiving disability compensation will receive a...

Physical Conditions VA Ratings

Changing Your VA Sleep Apnea Ratings

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder, characterized by interruptions in breathing during the night. Up to 21% of Veterans have some form of sleep apnea, compared with about 9% of the general public. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently...

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Do I Really Need an Attorney to File a Disability Claim?

If you are a Veteran living with the lasting effects of a service-connected injury, you already know how much it can affect your daily life. From chronic back pain to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), these conditions can impact your ability...

Healthcare Service Connection

Can I Establish a Service Connection If I Didn’t Receive Treatment in the Military?

A common concern among Veterans is whether they can obtain VA disability benefits if they did not receive medical treatment for their condition during active duty. It is possible to establish a service connection without in-service treatment records, but doing...

VA Disability Benefits

Why It’s Important to Get Consistent Treatment for Your Disability

When you are dealing with a service-connected disability, one of the most important things you can do is to get consistent medical treatment. Many Veterans assume that once a VA disability claim is filed, that their work is done. Unfortunately,...