Olivia Thompson
Sleep Apnea Secondary to Depression and Anxiety: Is There a VA Disability Connection in 2026?
Sleep apnea is a serious and often life-altering condition that disrupts breathing during sleep, leading to chronic fatigue, cardiovascular strain, and cognitive problems. For ...
How to Check If Your VA Disability Rating Is 100% Permanent and Total (P&T) in 2026
Receiving a 100% VA disability rating is a major milestone but not all 100% ratings are the same. One of the most important distinctions ...
18 VA Secondary Conditions Linked to Asthma: The Definitive VA Disability Guide 2026
Asthma is more than a breathing condition it is often the starting point for a chain reaction of serious health problems that affect nearly ...
VA Mental Health Claim Statistics: One of the Fastest-Growing VA Disability Categories
In recent years, mental health claims have become one of the fastest-growing disability categories within the Veterans Affairs (VA) system. In December 2025, over ...
2026 VA Chapter 31 Pay Chart: Maximizing Your Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Benefits
Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E), formerly known as “Voc Rehab,” is a vital program designed to help veterans with service-connected disabilities achieve employment success ...
What Is the VA 5-Year Rule for Disability? How It Protects Veterans’ Benefits
The VA disability 5-year rule is designed to protect veterans from having their disability ratings reduced without sufficient evidence of sustained improvement. According to ...
Key Lessons from Two Recent Veterans Law Precedents: Bilharz and Stewart
Two recent decisions from the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) have significant implications for veterans’ rights and Veterans Affairs (VA) procedures. In ...
VA C&P Exam for Kidney Disease: What to Expect and How to Prepare
If you’ve filed a VA disability claim for kidney disease, being scheduled for a Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam is one of the most ...
C&P Exam for Vertigo: What to Expect and How to Prepare for Your VA Disability Claim
If you’ve filed a VA disability claim for vertigo, being scheduled for a Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam is a normal and critical step. ...
VA and SSDI Explained 2026: How Veterans Can Receive BOTH Benefits at the Same Time
Many veterans assume they must choose between VA disability compensation and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). That assumption is wrong. Veterans can receive both ...
