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Every year on Valentine’s Day, stores are filled with heart-shaped candy and gift items. The gifts are intended to express feelings of love and care for family and friends, but they also highlight a potentially life-threatening issue. In February it is American Heart Month, a time when we raise awareness about heart disease, a condition …
When you’re one of the 1.5 million adults and kids in the United States who have the autoimmune disease lupus, just about every organ and system is affected, from your skin to your brain. Living with lupus can be challenging, but several strategies can help manage the condition, improve quality of life, and reduce flare-ups. …
Veterans, if you’ve recently been diagnosed with sleep apnea that is service-connected, do not wait to submit your claim for disability benefits. The VA has proposed new sleep apnea ratings that, once implemented, will significantly change how all forthcoming claims for sleep apnea disability are measured and rated. Currently, the most common VA rating for …
Creating a home gym is a great way to maintain fitness and improve overall health, especially for individuals with disabilities. An accessible home gym ensures that everyone, regardless of their physical abilities, can exercise comfortably and safely. Here’s a detailed guide to help you design an inclusive workout space that meets your needs. Assessing Your …
Being a busy professional comes with its own set of challenges, and managing stress can be even more complex for individuals with disabilities. However, finding effective stress-relief techniques is essential for maintaining both mental and physical well-being. Here are some detailed and easy-to-understand strategies that can help busy professionals with disabilities manage stress effectively. Mindfulness …
Veterans who suffer post-traumatic stress disorder after serving as firefighters on Navy ships and submarines have found it challenging to get VA approval for disability benefits. In some cases, submarine firefighters with PTSD have distinct obstacles to overcome to prove an in-service stressor/event caused or aggravated the PTSD. This is often the case when the …
For military firefighters with PTSD, the difficulty of proving that their condition is the result of their service can be devastating. The VA will sometimes deny or underrate disability claims for posttraumatic stress disorder when broadly based on the veteran’s firefighting occupation. If you’re a firefighter denied your rightful VA compensation, our accredited veterans’ attorneys …
In the U.S. military population, PTSD and insomnia often co-occur, and insomnia is the most commonly reported symptom of PTSD. Veterans disabled by post-traumatic stress disorder are likely to also struggle with insomnia disorder. If this is your experience, it’s essential to understand how an insomnia diagnosis can potentially increase your PTSD rating. Returning veterans …
This post is intended for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who also experience suicidal ideation symptoms. PTSD is prevalent among military personnel who have served our country. Suicidal ideation, also referred to as SI, is a common side effect of PTSD. The VA has developed vast resources for the prevention, care, and treatment of …
Veterans suffering from paranoia may actually be dealing with a broader health condition, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Unrecognized PTSD with paranoia can have devastating, far-reaching consequences on a veteran’s life. The VA does not view paranoia as a diagnosed medical condition. Instead, paranoia occurs as a symptom or side effect of other mental …
