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How Does Sleep Apnea Affect Veterans?

Sleep apnea can produce a range of harmful effects on a veteran’s health, finances, and ability to enjoy life.  Summary Sleep apnea can lead to life-threatening physical health issues for veterans, including heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.  Veterans with sleep apnea VA ratings may experience significant psychological effects due to lack of quality sleep. Mental […]

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How to Get a 100% VA Disability Rating

Veterans with incapacitating illnesses or injuries face a challenging process to secure a 100% VA disability rating and corresponding benefits. Summary Securing a 100% VA disability rating is difficult for many vets as it requires presenting strong evidence of service-related conditions and their severity. Veterans can establish a 100% rating through multiple service-connected conditions under […]

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Is PTSD a Disability?

The VA provides compensation for veterans with service-connected Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, as the symptoms of PTSD can significantly impair vets. Summary The VA says that PTSD is a disability, so veterans with service-related PTSD or PTSD secondary to a service-connected condition can seek VA disability benefits. Veterans need to provide documentation of an official PTSD […]

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Are VA Disability Lawyers Worth It?

A VA disability lawyer can offer veterans a valuable, affordable perspective on the claims process. Summary VA disability lawyers are accredited and possess specialized skills for navigating the VA claims process. Veterans often have an easier time securing the disability benefits they deserve. The fee arrangement system is designed to ensure veterans can obtain the […]

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Understanding the Percentage System for VA Benefits

Veterans’ benefits are impacted by the percent VA disability rating they receive for their service-related illnesses and injuries. Summary The VA disability benefits you receive depend on your combined disability rating, calculated using a percentage system that considers the level of debilitation from each service-connected condition. Disability ratings for service-related conditions are combined using a […]

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