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The Inner War: Confronting Depression in Veterans

Depressive disorder, commonly known as depression, is a complex mental health condition characterized by a range of symptoms affecting a person’s mood, thoughts, and physical health. It is more than just a bout of the blues; it is a serious…

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Anxiety Unmasked: Insights and Coping Strategies for Veterans

It is safe to say that everyone experiences anxiety in their life. However, a large percentage of Veterans experience anxiety to a heightened degree. Veterans may experience heightened anxiety due to a variety of reasons. According to the U.S. Department…

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Can You Be Service-Connected For Obesity?

Three years ago, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that obesity can be service-connected if it results in a “functional impairment of earning capacity.” That means that even though obesity is not ratable under the VA…

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Empowering Veterans: The Ins and Outs of Sheltered Employment

Sheltered employment is a concept that pertains to veterans and individuals with disabilities, providing them with opportunities for meaningful work while accommodating their specific needs and limitations. Today, we will explore what sheltered employment is, how it relates to veterans,…

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From Service to Security: Demystifying Fiduciaries for Veterans and Their Families

Introduction A fiduciary, in the context of veterans and their benefits, plays a critical role in managing financial matters on behalf of veterans who may be unable to do so themselves due to various reasons, such as age, disability, or…

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Other Benefits Available to Veterans Receiving VA Compensation

Veteran benefits do not begin and end with VA disability compensation. That is the one everyone thinks about, but if a Veteran is already receiving disability compensation there are other benefits they may be eligible to receive. Some of these…

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The Key Benefits: Why Veterans Should Prioritize Registering for VA Healthcare Today

September 30 is the next timeline in the PACT Act. This is the last day that veterans who deployed to a combat zone, never enrolled in VA health care, and left active duty between Sept. 11, 2001, and Oct. 1,…

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Peripheral Neuropathy in Vietnam Veterans

I understand that peripheral neuropathy can be a challenging condition to deal with. It involves damage or dysfunction of the peripheral nerves, which are essential for transmitting signals between the central nervous system and the rest of the body. These…

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Pleurisy is a Presumptive Condition

Pleuritis, a condition characterized by inflammation of the lining of the lungs, has become a significant burden among American Vietnam veterans and will likely affect many Gulf War era veterans. The exposure to various environmental hazards and chemicals during their…

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GUARDING Your Benefits

We here at NWAVet are urging all Veterans to call their Senators and Representatives in support of the GUARD VA Benefits Act of 2023. There are dozens of companies and people who advertise on the Internet that they will help…

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