VA disability lawyer Lori Underwood explains the PACT Act and provides the full list of burn pit presumptive conditions.
Respiratory System
Articles about VA disability benefits for veterans with service-connected respiratory conditions.
How to Get VA Benefits for Sarcoidosis
If you were diagnosed with sarcoidosis due to military service, you may qualify for a sarcoidosis VA rating.
Sleep Apnea VA Disability
If you’re a veteran diagnosed with sleep apnea, understanding the sleep apnea VA rating can help you get the disability compensation you deserve.
How the VA Rates Reactive Airway Disease
Veterans exposed to irritants like fumes or sandstorms during service who don’t have an asthma diagnosis may still qualify for VA disability benefits.
VA Disability for Speech Problems
While you may not think of your speech condition as related to your service, there are cases where a speech impairment could qualify you for VA disability.Â
Burn Pit Presumptive Conditions List
The VA added more conditions to the Burn Pit Presumptives list this year.
VA Disability Ratings for COVID-19
While COVID-19 does not currently have its own VA diagnostic code, you may be eligible for benefits for residual effects of the illness.
Understanding the Constrictive Bronchiolitis VA Rating
Veterans may be eligible for a constrictive bronchiolitis VA rating, particularly those who were exposed to burn pits in service.
Are There VA Benefits for Smoking?
This post explains if veterans can get a VA disability rating for smoking or the conditions smoking causes.
VA Disability for Nocturia and Sleep Apnea
Nocturia and sleep apnea are common problems for veterans and can be linked in quite a few ways.
A Veteran’s Guide to CPAP Machines
Veterans using a CPAP machine may wonder how the VA will rate their condition and whether their CPAP machine usage can be tracked.
Increasing Your VA Rating with Common Secondary Conditions to Asthma Like Sleep Apnea
Your VA rating for asthma may be increased by adding multiple respiratory conditions such as sleep apnea, rhinitis, and more.
