The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives specific disability ratings to service members with service-connected injuries, based on the severity of those injuries. Some of these ratings specifically can be influenced by a static disability, a condition the VA views...

Pes Planus, commonly known as flat feet, is a condition that many Veterans experience. The condition causes the soles of your feet to touch the ground due to the arches collapsing. Extreme pain and swelling to the feet and ankles...

When service members are injured, the repercussions might affect his or her ability to work once they finish their service. When trying to claim benefits for multiple disabilities, Veterans can run into the issue of VA Pyramiding. It is important...

The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a recent update to the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities aimed toward digestive conditions. The new changes modify the rating criteria for the 55 medical conditions on the rating schedule, and incorporates new...

Navigating the VA disability claims process can be especially burdensome when dealing with mental health conditions such as PTSD, depression, or anxiety. For Veterans experiencing suicidal thoughts, understanding how these are evaluated by the VA is crucial in determining your...

Disability benefits for Veterans and their dependents will differ year to year, so it is important to keep track of the amount of monthly benefits you are getting according to the level of your disability. In other words,  a Veteran...

The VA designates a rating to all disability claimants. The rating depends on how the service-related disability affects the Veteran’s ability to maintain gainful employment. It is not necessarily based on the severity of the disability, but rather the degree...

For Veterans who have experienced a psychological disability, it is important to be aware of the VA benefits available to get the proper care and services they are entitled to. The amount of benefit you receive will depend on the...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that can affect Veterans who have undergone or witnessed various stressful events while in service. It can arise from combat experiences, as well as non-combat situations. Combat Veterans often have a more straightforward...

On World Lung Cancer Day, August 1st, we take a moment to recognize and support those affected by one of the deadliest and most prevalent types of cancers. However, for many military Veterans, this day is a poignant reminder of...