Category: Physical Conditions
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GERD VA Disability Rating Changes
On March 19th, 2024, the VA announced several changes to the rating criteria for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and fifty-four other medical conditions. In this post, we examine what the VA is changing and how it impacts your GERD VA disability rating. What is Changing? The most notable change is the complete restructuring of the…
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Sleep Apnea Secondary to Allergic Rhinitis Nexus Letter
If your VA claim was denied or you didn’t receive the disability rating you deserve, you may be missing crucial information like a nexus letter. A nexus letter frequently proves to be the missing link when service-connecting your condition to your military service. In this post, we’ll discuss how a sleep apnea secondary to allergic…
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Nexus Letter for Sleep Apnea Secondary to Asthma
Do you need a nexus letter for sleep apnea secondary to asthma? A nexus letter is frequently the missing link to receiving a winning VA disability claim. It’s common for veterans to develop asthma due to toxin, smoke, or burn pit exposure causing an inflammation of the airways which may increase the chances of developing…
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Nexus Letter for Sleep Apnea Secondary to Sinusitis
Is a nexus letter for sleep apnea secondary to sinusitis your missing link? If you’ve received a denied claim, you’ll want to understand the significant impact a nexus letter can make. In this guide, we’ll cover how a nexus letter impacts your VA disability claim, the steps to get service connected for sleep apnea secondary…
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VA Disability Rating for Knee Replacements
When it comes to veterans navigating the complexities of VA disability ratings, particularly concerning knee replacements, understanding the intricacies of the VA disability rating system is crucial. In this guide, we will delve into the specifics of VA disability rating for knee replacements, shedding light on total knee replacement VA disability ratings and addressing common…
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How to Get a Sleep Apnea Nexus Letter
In this post, we outline what you need to know about a Sleep Apnea Nexus Letter. We also explain how a nexus letter can be helpful and how veterans can get a nexus letter for sleep apnea. If you’re a veteran, getting treatment for service-connected obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) starts by getting a VA rating for…
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What Veterans Can Do About Chronic Pain
While unfortunate, if you’re a veteran experiencing chronic pain, there is some relief. In addition to the suggestions below, you can get help from veteran-friendly providers to help diagnose and treat your chronic pain. With the proper medical evidence and treatment plan, you can address your chronic pain head on and manage your symptoms.
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Nexus Letters for Veterans with Skin Conditions
When you think of getting help for service-related issues, your thoughts may immediately turn to PTSD or muscle pain. But the breadth of service-related issues reaches further than these commonalities. Even chronic skin conditions can be attributed to your service.
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The Top 5 Symptoms of Chronic Pain in Veterans
Chronic pain may affect more than 50% of the 18 million Veterans in the United States, so if you’re a Veteran living with the symptoms of chronic pain, you’re not alone. However, at Telemedica we believe that you deserve to live a pain free and healthy life after your time in service to your country. While the symptoms…
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Is There a Link Between PTSD and Migraines?
Living with PTSD can be stressful enough on its own, but when recurring migraines start showing up as well, it can make navigating day to day life even more difficult and challenging. Few people discuss the link between these two frequently occurring afflictions, but there is reason to believe there’s a strong connection.