Introduction The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is contemplating changes to how the federal agency rates various medical conditions, including tinnitus. The proposed VA rating changes could have a significant impact on new disability benefits claims, considering tinnitus is the single most prevalent disability among veterans receiving disability benefits. For example, in 2022, more than […]
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Suffering from a Disability? Why Honest Communication with Your Medical Providers Matters
Do You Need to Disclose All of Your Symptoms to Your Doctor or Medical Provider? Do you need to tell your doctor everything that is wrong with you? This might seem like a very ridiculous question, with a very obvious answer, – which is OF COURSE! Honest communication with your medical providers is crucial to […]
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If you served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard, then you may be eligible for certain benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA offers a range of benefits, from housing assistance to education and training to health care. It also provides disability compensation for veterans who have a […]
Continue ReadingVeterans with Sleep Apnea – Why NOW is the Time to File Your Claim for Disability Benefits
For veterans with sleep apnea, every day can be a struggle when the lack of restorative sleep makes it difficult to focus or complete activities of daily living. If you have sleep apnea that is either the result of your military service or was caused by a different service-connected disability, you may be eligible for […]
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