Category: Veteran Resources
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How To Administer Semaglutide Injections: A Step-by-Step Guide
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that nearly 50 percent of Americans attempt to lose weight each year, and the World Health Organization (WHO) says that complications from obesity or being overweight kill at least 2.8 million people yearly in what the organization calls a “global epidemic. These statistics follow the same…
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What is the Best Injection for Weight Loss at Home?
Looking for the best injection for weight loss at home? Thanks to advancements in medical science, injectable treatments have become a powerful tool for weight management. These medications work by reducing hunger and regulating how the body processes and stores energy, making it easier to lose weight. These treatments can deliver lasting results when combined…
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How a Sleep Apnea DBQ Can Strengthen Your VA Claim
If you’re a veteran living with sleep apnea, you already know how much it can interfere with your daily life. From memory lapses and fatigue to difficulty focusing on even simple tasks, the impact is constant. When it comes to your VA disability claim, though, knowing you have sleep apnea isn’t enough — you need…
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How to Talk About PTSD: A Veteran’s Guide
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects many veterans, frequently because of traumatic experiences encountered during their service. However, talking about PTSD isn’t always easy, especially due to the stigma around mental health conditions. The post is to help guide veterans with PTSD through essential conversations in a way that is respectful and supportive. Understanding PTSD Before you…
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7 Physical Symptoms of PTSD in Veterans
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is primarily known for its psychological, emotional, and mood symptoms, but it can have a significant impact on your life in other ways. PTSD can lead to physical symptoms that affect daily life, from trouble sleeping and muscle tension to chronic pain and digestive issues. Recognizing when physical signs of PTSD manifest…
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How a DBQ for Migraines Strengthens Your VA Claim
If you experience migraines due to your military service, you may be entitled to VA disability benefits. A disability benefits questionnaire (DBQ) can help add validity to your VA claim by providing comprehensive medical evidence. Migraines impair numerous aspects of a person’s daily life, so it’s essential you receive the care and compensation you rightfully…
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Gulf War Presumptives Guide
If you developed an illness or other health conditions directly connected to your service as a Gulf War veteran from 1990 to now, you might qualify for Gulf War presumptives. This guide details qualifying conditions considered to be Gulf War presumptives, how to file a VA disability claim and qualification requirements. What are Gulf War…
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The Complete PACT Act Presumptive Conditions List
The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022, or VA PACT Act, added more than 20 additional presumptive conditions for burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic exposures. This guide will cover all of the conditions on the PACT Act presumptive conditions list, including eligibility requirements. PACT…
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VA MST Screening Questions
This guide will cover VA MST screening questions, MST support and resources, and how the VA rates MST. If you have experienced military sexual trauma (MST), it’s essential to understand you’re not alone and that help is available. Since MST is an experience, not a diagnosis, it affects everyone differently. The VA recognizes the significant…
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GERD VA Disability Rating Changes
On March 19th, 2024, the VA announced several changes to the rating criteria for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and fifty-four other medical conditions. In this post, we examine what the VA is changing and how it impacts your GERD VA disability rating. What is Changing? The most notable change is the complete restructuring of the…