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If your service-connected disability has worsened since your last rating, you can file to increase your United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability rating. Why You Should Consider Filing to Increase Your Rating It is not uncommon for a disability to worsen at some point after you have begun receiving VA benefits. In some …

PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) affects families in a very direct way. Research of the families of Vietnam veterans with PTSD reveals a higher incidence of marital problems, family violence, distress, and behavioral problems in children. Why PTSD Affects Families in Such a Negative Way A person who suffers from PTSD struggles with showing emotions, and …

Gulf War Syndrome is a group of unexplained chronic multi-symptom illnesses experienced by a group of military veterans. Symptoms Associated with Gulf War Syndrome The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) prefers to call Gulf War Syndrome or Gulf War Illness “chronic multi-symptom illness” or “undiagnosed illnesses” because the symptoms “vary widely.” There are several …

Yes, Gulf War Syndrome is a disability for which you may be entitled to disability compensation. More About Gulf War Syndrome Gulf War Syndrome is a grouping of symptoms that cannot be explained medically. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) prefers to call it “chronic multisymptom illness” or “undiagnosed illness” because the symptoms vary …

VA disability is usually not for life. When you start collecting benefits, it’s with the understanding that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can and will periodically review your situation and reassess whether you should continue receiving benefits, and at the same level. If you have a severe medical condition from which VA believes …

No definitive evidence shows that Agent Orange can cause schizophrenia as of 2019. That said, studies on Agent Orange and its harmful effects are ongoing, and over the years, researchers have linked the herbicide to more and more illnesses, many of them serious and even life-threatening. For a free consultation and case evaluation, call (888) …

VA disabilities are any medical conditions that arise as a result of a person’s military service or arise during service. To begin receiving VA disability benefits, you must file a claim and include supporting documentation that proves you have a VA disability. VA maintains a master list of disabling conditions that have a pre-set list …