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What is a sleep study? Here's what veterans should know
Sleep is everything – it affects our mental and physical health, and that's why sleep studies can be useful in figuring out a diagnosis...
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Jan 133 min read
VA changes for sleep apnea are coming soon. What does this mean medically?
Veterans, you might've already heard: VA changes for sleep apnea are coming soon. There has been a lot of talk about it (like here , and...
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Jan 63 min read
How veterans with disabilities can participate in adaptive sports
Many veterans live with disabilities as a result of accidents or conditions developed due to their time in service. Military service...
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Dec 31, 20243 min read
How to talk about mental health with friends and family as a veteran
Between hardships during military service and the process of readjusting to life as a civilian afterward, veterans experience a unique...
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Dec 22, 20243 min read
What are the most common cold-related injuries and illnesses veterans experience, and why?
Extreme temperatures are nothing to take lightly. Cold weather can make us feel under the weather, and it can also cause more serious...
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Dec 17, 20242 min read
There's a way to get 10% for GERD on medication usage alone. Here's what you need to know
We have more news on GERD from the VA! Recently, the VA defined what imaging types can be used to identify esophageal stricture. We'll...
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Dec 10, 20243 min read
How the holidays can trigger mental health conditions in veterans, and how to cope
Many people think of the holiday season happily, a time full of friends, family, and festivities. For many veterans, however, this time...
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Nov 25, 20242 min read
The VA has made an update regarding gastrointestinal conditions and time served in tropical countries
We have new updates about GERD and gastrointestinal conditions from the VA! Back in April 2024, we covered updated ratings for GERD and...
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Nov 18, 20244 min read
Active duty versus reserve or national guard: What veterans should know about in-service aggravation of a pre-service (pre-existing) disability
We've previously covered how the VA handles preexisting conditions , but there's a big difference regarding in-service aggravation of...
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Nov 12, 20242 min read
The VA changed their mind on insomnia ratings. Here's what you need to know
Back in August 2024, we began to see denials and decision reversals due to the VA changing their mind on insomnia ratings for veterans...
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Nov 5, 20243 min read
How service-connected conditions can impact weight gain
Service-connected conditions are health conditions that occur as a result of an injury or illness that happened during a veteran's time...
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Oct 30, 20242 min read
How art therapy can help veterans experiencing PTSD
Pick up a paintbrush or some colored pencils – art therapy has been proven to help bust stress and boost your mental health. Many...
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Oct 21, 20243 min read
4 reasons why community is important for Veterans
Many veterans can relate: It's not always easy to return to civilian life after serving in the military, especially if you're trying to...
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Oct 14, 20243 min read
Many veterans are denied VA disability benefits due to gaps in care. How can it be avoided?
In regards to VA disability benefits, "gaps in care" refer to the periods of time that veterans went without receiving medical treatment...
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Oct 7, 20242 min read
A medical nexus can be the most important document of a veterans VA disability claim file. Here's what you need to know
If you're preparing to file a VA disability benefits claim, you'll want to make sure you've reviewed all of the requirements to do so. In...
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Oct 2, 20242 min read
Veterans need a documented service event before they can get evaluated by the VA. Here's what that means
Getting ready to file a VA disability benefits claim? You're in the right place; this blog is for you. To avoid complications later on,...
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Sep 23, 20242 min read
What veterans need to know about the VA's 5, 10, and 20 year rules regarding VA disability benefits
Did you know the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has specific rules in place to protect disability benefits for veterans?...
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Sep 16, 20242 min read
How can service dogs benefit veterans?
Service animals come in many different species (dogs, miniature horses, pigs, even monkeys!), but the most common are service dogs, who...
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Sep 9, 20242 min read
What to know about choosing a private medical evidence provider for VA disability benefits
Getting your private medical evidence is an important part of the VA disability benefits claim process. What's even more important,...
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Sep 2, 20243 min read
Did you know? DBQs completed by non-VA providers are widely accepted
What's a DBQ, and why is it important for veterans? For starters: DBQ stands for "disability benefits questionnaire", and is simply a VA...
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