In recent years, the impact of trauma on our lives has become a hot topic. More than ever before, experts and laypeople alike have recognized how conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can affect a person. This is particularly true for anyone who has served in the military. PTSD is incredibly common in veterans. […]
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How Does VA Disability Back Pay Work?
If you served in the military and suffered a disability as a result of your service, you may be entitled to benefits. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides disability benefits veterans who have a current illness or injury that either began or was made worse during their service. A veteran must have been discharged […]
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Military service comes with many rewards — and its fair share of risks. For many veterans, service in a branch of the military leads to lifelong disability due to an illness or injury. If that disability was connected to their service, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will typically pay benefits. Like many types of […]
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Millions of Americans suffer from sleep apnea. This condition is incredibly common: at least 9 percent of women and 24 percent of men suffer from sleep apnea. For veterans who struggle with sleep apnea, a common question that arises is whether they can receive benefits for sleep apnea related to their service. The Department of […]
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Health is something that many of us take for granted. Yet for individuals with disabilities, having a medical or mental health problem can affect daily life in dramatic ways. As our health status can change in an instant, understanding more about disability is vital to our overall safety and well-being. Disability Across the United States […]
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