In to present to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) when filing for VA disability compensation. In the nexus letter, the doctor explains how the veteran’s current medical condition is connected to their time in military service. Providing a nexus letter is not mandatory during the filing of VA disability claims, but it can be …
Common Disabilities Faced by Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans
How to Get a Service Animal for PTSD
Approximately 44.7 million people develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and 24.4 million people, or 8 percent of the population, suffer from PTSD at any given time, according to the nonprofit organization PTSD United, Inc. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reported that PTSD affects between 11 to 20 percent of military veterans who …
Finally! More Health Care for Veterans!
The Veterans Access, Choice, Accountability Act (VACAA) of 2014 is a law that expands the number of options available to veterans for receiving quality healthcare in a timely manner. The Veterans Choice Program (VCP) created by this act will allow eligible veterans to access primary care, mental health care, and inpatient and outpatient care in …
