Veterans Valor Articles

Fibromyalgia and chronic pain are significant service-connected disabilities affecting many veterans who receive VA disability compensation. Veterans developed fibromyalgia and chronic pain from military service—physical trauma, combat stress, toxic exposures,…

Skin conditions including eczema and psoriasis are common service-connected disabilities affecting many veterans who receive VA disability compensation. Veterans developed skin conditions from military service—chemical exposures, toxic substances, occupational irritants,…

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common service-connected disability affecting many veterans who receive VA disability compensation. Veterans developed erectile dysfunction from military service—physical injuries, medications, PTSD, traumatic brain injury, spinal…

Burn pit and toxic exposure disabilities are among the most significant and rapidly expanding categories of service-connected conditions affecting veterans who receive VA disability compensation. Veterans developed burn pit and…

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most significant and complex service-connected disabilities affecting veterans who receive VA disability compensation. Veterans developed TBI from military service—blast exposures, combat injuries,…

Back and spine injuries are among the most prevalent service-connected disabilities affecting veterans who receive VA disability compensation. Veterans developed back and spine injuries from military service—physical training demands, load-bearing…

Knee and joint injuries are among the most common service-connected disabilities affecting veterans who receive VA disability compensation. Veterans developed knee and joint injuries from military service—physical training demands, combat…

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health conditions are among the most significant service-connected disabilities affecting veterans who receive VA disability compensation. Veterans developed PTSD and mental health conditions…

Type 2 diabetes is a common service-connected disability affecting many veterans who receive VA disability compensation. Veterans developed diabetes from military service—Agent Orange exposure, toxic chemicals, service-related weight gain, stress,…

Hypertension and heart disease are common service-connected disabilities affecting many veterans who receive VA disability compensation. Veterans developed hypertension and heart disease from military service—combat stress, toxic exposures, Agent Orange,…