Medically Unexplained Chronic Multi-Symptom Illness (MUCMI) A Medically Unexplained Chronic Multi-Symptom Illness (MUCMI) is a diagnosed condition without a conclusive pathophysiology or etiology that is characterized by clusters of symptoms. Veterans who meet specific criteria can receive VA compensation for their condition. What are MUCMIs? MUCMIs are defined by a cluster of signs and symptoms […]
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Genital Injuries Among Male Troops
Genital Injuries Among Male Troops Genital injuries can have a severe impact on a mans life. 1,367 men in the United States military suffered injuries to their genitals or urinary tract in Iraq or Afghanistan from 2001 to 2013, mostly from bomb blasts. More than a third of the injuries were severe. Of the 1,367 […]
What Is Carpal Tunnel?
Carpal tunnel is a common condition that causes pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in a persona’s hand and arm. The condition occurs when one of the major nerves in the hand, the median nerve, is compressed. In most patients, it gets worse over time. Treatment options involve wearing a wrist splint, avoiding certain activities, and […]
Military Records And What Happens If They Are Missing?
Military Records and What Happens if They are Missing Where to Get Military Records The National Archives’ National Personnel Center (NPRC) stores military records of individual military service pertaining to former military service members who no longer have a service obligation. Records are usually transferred to the NPRC within 6 months of discharge or retirement. […]
The Veterans Suicide Epidemic
The Veterans Suicide Epidemic Warning: This blog contains content about suicide and veterans suicide epidemic that some may find distressing. 2020 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report In November 2020, the Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention released its annual report regarding veteran suicide prevention. Approximately 45,390 American adults died from suicide in 2017, […]
Substance Abuse Disorder & VA Disability
Substance Abuse Disorder and VA Disability What is Substance Abuse Disorder? To understand substance abuse disorder, it is important to understand how the VA defines drug and alcohol abuse. According to the VA, alcohol abuse is “the use of alcoholic beverages over time, or such excessive use at any one time, sufficient to cause disability […]