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Vitamin D Deficiency VA Rating

Vitamin D Deficiency VA Rating: What Veterans Need to Know in 2026

Many veterans are surprised to learn that vitamin D deficiency, despite being medically significant, does not usually come with a straightforward VA disability rating. ...

Photophobia VA Rating Guide:

Photophobia VA Rating Guide: How to Qualify for Light Sensitivity Compensation in 2025

Photophobia, or extreme sensitivity to light, is more than just discomfort in bright environments it can be debilitating. For veterans, photophobia is often linked ...

2026 Navy Federal Military Pay Dates Early Deposit Schedule

2026 Navy Federal Military Pay Dates Early Deposit Schedule

For active-duty service members and their families, knowing exactly when pay will arrive can make or break a monthly budget. While the Department of ...

2026 Military Pay Dates (Official LES Calendar)

2026 Military Pay Dates (Official LES Calendar): Full Schedule, Early Pay & What Service Members Should Know

For millions of service members and their families, military pay dates are not just calendar reminders they are the backbone of household budgeting. Rent, ...

Panic Disorder VA Ratings

Panic Disorder VA Ratings: How the VA Rates Panic Attacks and What Veterans Need to Know

Panic disorder is a debilitating condition that can have a profound impact on a veteran’s daily life, affecting everything from work and relationships to ...

Ischemic Heart Disease and Agent Orange

Ischemic Heart Disease and Agent Orange: Do You Qualify for VA Benefits?

If you served in Vietnam or other qualifying areas and now suffer from heart disease, your condition might be connected to Agent Orange exposure ...

CAD VA Ratings Explained (2025)

CAD VA Ratings Explained (2025): VA Disability Benefits for Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is one of the most common heart conditions affecting U.S. veterans. For many, it directly impacts daily life, work ability, ...

VA Expands Community Care in 2025

VA Expands Community Care in 2025: 12-Month Authorizations Now Available for 30 Specialty Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has introduced a major improvement to its Community Care program. Beginning August 2025, veterans referred for certain specialty ...

VA Disability Rating for Thyroid Removal (2025)

VA Disability Rating for Thyroid Removal (2025): How to Qualify, Ratings, and Compensation Explained

Thyroid removal, also known as a thyroidectomy, can have long-term effects on a veteran’s health, including hormonal imbalance, heart issues, and mental health complications. ...

SMC-L and SMC-L1/2 Explained (2025)

SMC-L and SMC-L1/2 Explained (2025): Does the VA Owe You More Money?

Many veterans receive standard VA disability compensation without realizing they may qualify for much higher monthly payments under Special Monthly Compensation (SMC). If your ...