Losing a veteran loved one is a devastating experience. Beyond the emotional toll, families often face financial hardship. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) to provide much-needed assistance to a veteran’s eligible survivors. This
The Veterans Administration (VA) is expected to implement significant changes to its disability rating criteria for sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, insomnia, and narcolepsy, in April 2025. These proposed changes have raised concerns among veterans and their advocates, as they
Exciting news awaits in the new year! 2025 brings an anticipated cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase adopted by both the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Veterans Affairs (VA) that can be a welcomed assistance to veterans and their beneficiaries. This adjustment
Veterans suffering from pre-existing health issues that their military service has worsened are entitled to Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. However, veterans often face difficulties obtaining the benefits they have rightfully earned, given the complex nature of the VA benefits systems.
Burn or open-air pits are used in military base camps to incinerate waste. These burn pits have caused significant health concerns for veterans returning from deployments, especially those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Severe health conditions faced by Veterans
Headaches are a common symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and are often overlooked as a minor inconvenience or a common ailment not easily related to their service. Unfortunately for many veterans, these headaches, especially chronic ones, can be a
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