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Disease Snapshot

        

It is a well known fact within the medical community, both at the civilian level and around the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), that some diseases seem to manifest well after a veteran’s time in service.  For some diseases, the medical profession has a good grasp as to why they incubate, and others, it is unclear why the disease takes life after military service.  (Click here to continue...)

Qualifyimng Factors For VA Disability Compensation

    

As an injured veteran who requests VA disability compensation, you must satisfy one of the following two circumstances:

 

1.  You must have served, either on active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training.

  

2.   You must have experienced one of the following:

  • Gotten sick or injured while serving on active duty and have condition reported in your service medical records.  That creates the link of your service-connected condition to your service. VA refers to this as an inservice disability claim.
  • You must have a pre-existing illness or injury before joining the military that was made worse by your service duties. VA refers to this as a preservice disability claim.
  • You must develop a disability that didn’t appear until after your active duty service ended and the condition is connected to your active duty service.  VA refers to this as a postservice disability claim.

  

If you can satisfy both of these requirements, you are eligible for VA disability compensation. Also, if those requirements are met, you may be compensated for your legal dependents.

Top Ten VA Disability Claims Veterans Have Filed In 2023

    

1.     Tinnitus

2.     Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

3.     Hearing loss

4.     Musculoskeletal injuries (such as back pain or joint pain)

5.     Traumatic brain injury (TBI)

6.     Scars or disfigurement

7.     Limitations in knee and ankle movement

8.     Migraine headaches

9.     Respiratory conditions (such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)

10.  Gulf War Syndrome

      

*Hill & Ponton 2023.

    

      

   

   

     

       

   

   

   

   

    

      

Top 10 List of SSDI Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Approval Rates by Age for 2023

   

1. Ages 55-59: 47.7 approval rate

2. Ages 60-64: 48.7 approval rate

3. Ages 50-54: 44.5 approval rate

4. Ages 45-49: 41.2 approval rate

5. Ages 40-44: 34.2 approval rate

6. Ages 35-39: 28.5 approval rate

7. Ages 30-34: 24.4 approval rate

8. Ages 25-29: 20.8 approval rate

9. Ages 18-24: 16.1 approval rate

10. Ages 0-17: 9.7 approval rate

      

These rates are based on data from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and represent the percentage of initial SSDI applications that were approved in each age group. It is important to note that approval rates can vary widely depending on individual circumstances and medical conditions.

     

Top Cities for Veterans

WalletHub analyzed America’s 100 largest cities by population and determined which cater to veterans’ needs the best. It measured 19 different weighted parameters geared toward veterans across four categories — employment, economy, quality of life, and health — to determine a score on a 100-point scale. Each metro area also received a rank in those four categories.

     

The list below shows WalletHub’s top 12 cities for veteran home buyers in 2023:

   

1. Raleigh, NC

2. Austin, TX

3. Orlando, FL

4. Tampa, FL

5. Virginia Beach, VA

6. Scottsdale, AZ

7. Colorado Springs, CO

8. Gilbert, AZ

9. Laredo, TX

10. Jacksonville, FL

11. Chandler, AZ

12. Irvine, CA                                                                  

According to VA Claims Insider Texas is the #1 overall state for veteran benefits because of its generous property tax exemptions for disabled veterans rated at 10% or more along with no state income tax and free in-state college tuition for veterans and their dependents via the Hazelwood Act.

  

List of 10 States with the Best Veteran Benefits
#1. Texas
#2. Florida
#3. Alaska
#4. Nevada
#5. Illinois
#6. Virginia
#7. North Carolina
#8. New York
#9. Georgia
#10. Pennsylvania