In June of 2019, President Donald Trump signed the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act into law. The bill, which is commonly referred to as the Blue Water Navy Act, expanded medical care and benefits to many Blue Water Navy (BWN) veterans and other military personnel who were exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam […]
Read MoreVeterans with mental health issues may experience related gastrointestinal problems. Summary Veterans can benefit from understanding how gastrointestinal health can be linked to mental health. The gastrointestinal tract hosts bacteria that create and deploy chemical messengers to the brain. A damaged or malfunctioning digestive system can deprive the brain of signals that keep it healthy. […]
Read MoreUnderstanding the factors that affect VA Appeal Time VA claim appeals can potentially take years to be resolved. Veterans can expedite their claims depending on their circumstances. VA lawyers can assist with the VA claim appeals process. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs provides many who served this country with healthcare and support like […]
Read MorePTSD affects veterans’ lives in terms of their relationships, careers, capacity to care for themselves, and their health. Symptoms of PTSD include flashbacks, anxiety, irritability, insomnia, and even suicidal ideation. Even with treatment, in most cases, PTSD affects veterans for months or years after the initial trauma. As awareness of Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has […]
Read MoreSummary Veterans who have experienced non-consensual sexual from a fellow service member while serving may qualify for a Military Sexual Trauma claim Sexual violence and harassment are ongoing issues in every branch of the military, and they are perpetrated and experienced by service members of all backgrounds The VA provides benefits to survivors of Military […]
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