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What is Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple Sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease which impacts the central nervous system. The body’s immune...

Unwarranted Medical Reexaminations
According to an investigation by the Office of Inspector General (OIG), the VA spent over $10.1 million on unwarranted...

Veterans with Hearing Loss from Defective 3M Earplugs: Fact Sheet
3M, the manufacturer of earplugs, is alleged to have sold defective earplugs to the military. As a result of these...

How to Qualify for Disability Benefits for Surgery
VA Disability Ratings for Surgery How to Qualify for Disability Benefits for Surgery Veterans may be able to get...

Agent Orange Registry Health Examinations And What To Expect
Agent Orange Registry Health Examinations and What to Expect If during military service you think you were possibly...

Lead Exposure During Military Service
Lead Exposure During Military Service A number of U.S servicemen with unexplained symptoms such as impaired...

Federal Court Addresses PTSD Stressors
A recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit confirms that VA must apply a generous...

Substance Abuse Disorder & VA Disability
Substance Abuse Disorder and VA Disability What is Substance Abuse Disorder? To understand substance abuse disorder,...

How To Get Service Connected For Urinary Tract Infection
What is a Urinary Tract Infection? A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of the urinary system....

How is Non-Hodkin’s Lymphoma Rated?
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma What is Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma? Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a type of cancer of the lymph glands...

How Does The VA Rate Shrapnel Wounds?
Shrapnel Wounds What is a Shrapnel Wound? Shrapnel refers to sharp, dangerous shards of metal. When dealing with the...

VA Disability for Ear Conditions
VA Disability for Ear Conditions What Types of Ear Conditions? Meniere’s Disease Meniere’s disease is a disorder of...

VA adds 3 more presumptive conditions related to particulate matter exposure
The new presumptive conditions...

What is a Flare Up and How They Impact Orthopedic Ratings
Flare Ups: How they Impact Orthopedic Ratings What is a Flare Up? A flare up is defined as a sudden and temporary...

What is Pancreatitis?
Pancreatitis and VA Disability What is Pancreatitis? Pancreatitis is inflammation in the pancreas. The pancreas is a...
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