Diabetes can cause nerve pain, eye problems, kidney issues, and more. Learn how to document secondary conditions and increase your VA rating. If you’re a veteran with service‑connected diabetes, you…
Hypertension—or high blood pressure—is more than just a “common medical issue.” For veterans, it can be deeply tied to the stresses of service, combat, or other service‑connected conditions like PTSD.…
Many veterans struggle with chronic, widespread pain, fatigue, “fibro fog,” and other symptoms—but when it comes to VA disability claims, fibromyalgia can be harder to prove. Unlike some conditions that…
Back pain is one of the most common and challenging conditions veterans face — physically, emotionally, and administratively. Even when imaging (like X-rays or MRIs) shows only mild abnormalities, daily…
For many veterans, a denied VA disability claim marks the beginning—not the end—of a challenging journey. The key difference-maker in winning an appeal often comes down to one thing: strong,…
Tinnitus and migraines are among the most commonly reported conditions by veterans seeking VA disability benefits. While the VA evaluates these conditions separately, research shows they frequently co-occur, share overlapping…
What Is a Presumptive Condition for Gulf War Veterans? A presumptive condition means the VA assumes the condition is service-connected if certain criteria are met, without the veteran having to…
When a veteran’s VA disability claim is denied—or receives a lower-than-deserved rating—the path forward often depends on submitting new and relevant evidence. Under the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA), this standard…
Depression and anxiety are among the most misunderstood—and most frequently underrated—VA disability claims. Many veterans assume that simply having a diagnosis is enough. In reality, the VA requires specific types…
PTSD causes far‑reaching health issues. Discover the top secondary conditions veterans win through medical nexus letters and how to build the evidence. Post‑traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) doesn’t just affect your…
