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Can I get service connected for a flatfoot condition?

When I was just a young lad I remember having a conversation with someone who was told he couldn't join the military because he had flat feet. Years later I would realize that there were many other reasons for him...

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GERD is the Word…Service Connecting for a Common GWI Condition

I recently met a Veteran outside of the office, and the conversation naturally turned back to what we do for a living. (For the record, defending the freedom of millions of Americans really is a lot cooler than blog writing...

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PTSD, What is the first step to get it Service Connected?

It’s no secret that thousands of Veterans are struggling with posttraumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. One of the biggest struggles a Veteran encounters is getting Service Connected for this mental disability. Regardless if you served during Vietnam, Iraq, or even...

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How Do I Service Connect for Claims?

Can I service connect for this? Can I service connect for that? My friend got service-connected for it, why can’t I? These are just a few of the many questions we are asked by new clients when it comes to service connection....

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Can a Veteran Service Connect for PTSD and Depression?

A gentleman already service-connected for PTSD came into the office wanting to file a new claim for depression. He had been to Mental Health and his doctor wanted him to try a new medication for the depression. I knew he...

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Can I Get Service Connected for Tinnitus?

Recently, a Veteran called me asking several questions about service-connected disabilities. He said he was connected at 30% for PTSD, 10% on hearing loss, and wanted to know if he could do anything about the “ringing in his ears.” He...

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Can I Service Connect for a Back Condition?

In order to receive service connection for a back condition, you must show that you injured your back while on active duty or had a pre-existing back condition which was aggravated while on active duty. When evaluating your back condition,...

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How Do I get Service Connected for a Shoulder Injury?

As someone who works with Veterans on a daily basis, I see a lot of similar injuries in those who served. One example of this would be injuries to the shoulder and the arm. These injuries can occur in combat...

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What if I’ve been Service Connected for Twenty Years?

Has your service-connected disability evaluation been assigned for over 20 years, or are you nearing your 20-year mark for the evaluation? Are you wanting to file an increase on this issue but afraid of facing a decrease? Well, there are some...

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Can I Service Connect for Parkinson’s Disease with the VA?

What is it? Can you get it service connected? Is it a presumptive condition? Today, we will be discussing Parkinson’s disease. This disease is a chronic and progressive disorder that affects your nervous system, meaning it develops gradually and gets worse over time. As...

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