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Veterans 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. […]

Understanding 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 […]

PTSD 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 […]

Summary Obesity is a prevalent condition among veterans caused by service injuries. Not just physical injuries but mental disorders as well can cause veteran obesity and disability.  Veterans can potentially seek VA benefits for obesity United States Military veterans have been found to suffer from increased rates of obesity. One VA study found that almost […]

Summary Veterans can receive compensation for common disabilities including physical and mental health conditions. Service-related disabilities can interfere with job performance, financial stability, and quality of life, among other things. Compensation for service-connected injuries or illnesses is administered based on a veteran’s individual disability rating. Veterans served in our country’s armed forces knowing that their […]