Veterans Disability Blog

Veterans Exposed to Depleted Uranium Eligible for VA Benefits
The U.S. military used depleted uranium to create armor-piercing bullets and armor plating on Abrams tanks to protect the troops. In doing so, they mistakenly

Post 9/11 Veterans and ALS Prevalence
In October 2019, the journal of Military Medicine published a study titled “Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis among Veterans Deployed in Support of Post-9/11 U.S. Conflicts”. This study suggested

What are Effective Dates of VA Disability Claims and Why Do They Matter?
The effective date for a VA disability claim is the date that a benefit becomes effective and is used by the VA to determine the

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) & Your VA Rating
What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis? Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a rare, progressive neurogenic disease that affects the nerve

How to Understand a VA Rating Decision
A VA rating decision is the first decision received after filing a claim for service-connected compensation. The VA Rating Decision will inform the veteran that

Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects approximately five million adults. Studies show that veterans, particularly those who served in the Gulf War, are more
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