Whether caused by asbestos, burn pits, or something unknown, pulmonary fibrosis can severely affect the quality of life for a veteran at any age.
Diabetic Retinopathy VA Benefits—What You Can’t See Can Cause Blindness
Diabetic retinopathy is one of the side-effects of diabetes that Agent Orange veterans can suffer. Get VA disability for blindness if you have service-connected disabilities.
How Hyperparathyroidism or a Thyroidectomy Caused Long Ago Still Gets a VA Rating
Hyperparathyroidism is a condition that can show up years after your service. Requiring a thyroidectomy is another type of condition. See if you can get a VA rating for these long onset conditions.
Granulomatous–Lymphocytic Interstitial Lung Disease (GLILD)
While this is a rare sub-category of interstitial lung disease, you want to make sure you get VA disability for it if you were exposed to Agent Orange.
Some Veterans Have Diabetic Gastroparesis Disability From Agent Orange
Diabetes affects how your body handles sugars, and digests food. If you’re a veteran with diabetes and digestive problems, let’s see if it’s diabetic gastroparesis for your VA rating.
Gout, Burning Toes, and Its Many Related VA Disability Ratings
Gout is a form of arthritis that can cause terrible pain. It is often a secondary-service connection or direct service-connection.