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 that there is
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 start date for
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 cells in the
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 the VA has
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 frequently diagnosed with
U.S Veterans who deployed in foreign land and participated in active combat may develop long-term physical and psychological problems. Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGDs), such as irritable bowel syndrome
A 100 percent disability rating, or a total disability rating is the highest percentage that can be given for service-connected compensation purposes. Although 100 percent is the highest