Veterans Disability Blog

How is depression and heart disease connected? New research shows that the biological and chemical factors that trigger depression, also influence your risk of heart disease! Meaning, factors that aggravate depression can also aggravate heart disease. That explains why up to 70% of people with heart disease meet or exhibit depressive symptoms. Studies show that […]

Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone, a rare but serious condition. Infections can reach a bone by traveling through the bloodstream or spreading from nearby tissue. Infections can also begin in the bone itself if an injury exposes the bone to germs. Signs and symptoms of osteomyelitis include: Fever Swelling, warmth, and redness over […]

Migraine headaches are a type of headache that can cause severe throbbing pain and can be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light or sound, lightheadedness, and blurred vision. Migraines can be debilitating and can last anywhere from hours to multiple days. How to Get a VA Disability Rating? To be service-connected for migraines the […]

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has released an updated Department of Defense (DOD) list of locations outside of Vietnam where tactical herbicides were used, tested or stored by the United States military. Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange or other herbicides during service may be eligible for a variety of VA benefits, including an Agent […]

If you have been diagnosed with a heart condition, you may qualify for VA disability benefits. Below the most common heart conditions are outlined as well as how to establish a service connection. What are the Most Common VA Heart Conditions? Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of […]