Category: Physical Conditions
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Service Connecting VA Sleep Apnea Secondary to Weight Gain (as an Intermediate Step)
For many veterans, sleep apnea is not just an isolated condition—it’s linked to other issues like weight gain, medication side effects, or service-connected physical limitations. Fortunately, you may be able to connect these factors through an intermediate step making a case for sleep apnea as secondary to your existing conditions. In this post, we’ll explain…
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Nexus Letter for Sleep Apnea Secondary to Depression
If your VA claim was denied or you didn’t receive the disability rating you deserve, you may benefit from a nexus letter. A nexus letter helps connect your condition to your military service while providing validity to your VA claim. In this post, we’ll explore how a nexus letter for sleep apnea secondary to depression…
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How a Sleep Apnea DBQ Can Support Your VA Claim
If you are a veteran with sleep apnea, you understand how symptoms can interfere with your day-to-day life. Lack of sleep can interfere with many functions needed to get through the day, such as focusing, remembering things, and completing basic tasks. If you believe that your sleep apnea was the result of (or worsened by)…
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7 Physical Symptoms of PTSD in Veterans
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is primarily known for its psychological, emotional, and mood symptoms, but it can have a significant impact on your life in other ways. PTSD can lead to physical symptoms that affect daily life, from trouble sleeping and muscle tension to chronic pain and digestive issues. Recognizing when physical signs of PTSD manifest…
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How a DBQ for Migraines Strengthens Your VA Claim
If you experience migraines due to your military service, you may be entitled to VA disability benefits. A disability benefits questionnaire (DBQ) can help add validity to your VA claim by providing comprehensive medical evidence. Migraines impair numerous aspects of a person’s daily life, so it’s essential you receive the care and compensation you rightfully…
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6 Common Medical Conditions Secondary to PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that affects both combat and non-combat veterans. PTSD often comes with symptoms that cause occupational and social impairment. But PTSD can also cause other health problems called PTSD secondary conditions. If you are a veteran with PTSD, it is possible to develop PTSD secondary conditions like sleep apnea,…
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VA Dental Disability Ratings
As a veteran, you may qualify for a VA disability rating for dental conditions, which could cover some or all of your dental care through the VA. The good news is that if you don’t qualify for a dental VA disability rating, you may still be able to get dental insurance at a discounted rate…
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Service Connecting Migraines Secondary to PTSD
If you suffer from migraines secondary to PTSD, you may be entitled to additional VA compensation and benefits. A secondary service connection occurs when a current service-connected condition causes or aggravates another disability, expanding your ability to claim VA benefits. This post will explain the following: Keep reading to learn more about how…
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Nexus Letter for Migraines Secondary to Tinnitus
Is a nexus letter for migraines secondary to tinnitus the missing link to winning your VA claim? While not required, a nexus letter helps connect your disability to your military service, and frequently makes a significant difference when qualifying for VA disability benefits. This article will explore the impact of a nexus letter for migraines…
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Gulf War Presumptives Guide
If you developed an illness or other health conditions directly connected to your service as a Gulf War veteran from 1990 to now, you might qualify for Gulf War presumptives. This guide details qualifying conditions considered to be Gulf War presumptives, how to file a VA disability claim and qualification requirements. What are Gulf War…