Olivia Thompson
VA Unemployability After Age 65: 9 Key Questions Answered
As more veterans reach retirement age, questions often arise about how VA Unemployability (TDIU) applies to those aged 65 and older. Many veterans mistakenly ...
Upcoming 2026 VA CPAP Rating Changes: What the 50% Rule Means
For decades, veterans with sleep apnea who required a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine automatically qualified for a 50 percent VA disability rating. ...
VA Disability Rating for Fibromyalgia: Eligibility and Compensation Explained
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition marked by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and other symptoms that can severely affect day-to-day life. For many ...
100 VA Disability Benefits Every Veteran Should Know in 2026
For millions of veterans across the United States, understanding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits system is essential to accessing the financial, medical, ...
VA SMC-S Explained: How to Get Extra Compensation for Housebound Veterans
Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) is an enhanced level of VA disability compensation authorized under 38 U.S.C. § 1114 and implemented by 38 CFR § ...
Higher-Level Review vs. Supplemental Claim: What Veterans Really Need to Know in 2025
Receiving a VA disability denial or an underrated decision can be frustrating and discouraging. However, a denial is not the end of the road. ...
Sciatica VA Ratings Explained (Up to 80%): How Veterans Can Qualify for Higher Compensation in 2025
Back injuries, heavy lifting, airborne operations, and combat-related trauma make sciatica one of the most common and debilitating nerve conditions among veterans. When severe, ...
Epididymitis VA Ratings, Compensation, and Benefits in 2025: How Veterans Can Qualify
Epididymitis is a painful and often recurring condition that affects many veterans, particularly those who experienced infections, trauma, or prolonged physical strain during military ...
VA Disability for Alcoholism and Substance Abuse in 2025: What Veterans Can (and Cannot) Claim
Many veterans struggle with alcohol or substance abuse after leaving the military, often as a way to cope with PTSD, depression, anxiety, or chronic ...
Hyperthyroidism VA Disability Rating Explained: How the VA Evaluates an Overactive Thyroid (2026 Guide)
If you’re a veteran struggling with the debilitating effects of an overactive thyroid, you’re not alone. Hyperthyroidism affects millions, causing everything from rapid heartbeats ...
