10 DAV (part 1)

STDs can be an embarrassing topic, especially if you contracted the sexually transmitted disease while you were in the service. But if that’s when you got it, you may be eligible for VA disability compensation. In 2018, 4.7 million veterans, or about 25% of all veterans, received compensation due to a service-connected disability. The majority of these vets are from the post 9/11 generation. There are 833 conditions related to service that allow vets to claim disability. While it is controversial, STDs, or sexually transmitted diseases, are among those on the list.

VA presumes that certain disabilities were caused by military service. This is because of the unique circumstances of a specific Veteran’s military service. If a presumed condition is diagnosed in a Veteran within a certain group, they can be awarded disability compensation.

VA recognizes migraines as a service connected disability, so long as the veteran can prove a connection with military service. In other words, if the veteran can prove that the migraines began in service it is service connected.  Another way is a secondary service connection.  If the migraine relates to other service-connected conditions, then she may obtain service-connected disability for this condition. Migraines can be debilitating, affecting your ability to work or complete daily tasks.  If you’re a veteran whose migraines resulted from your time in the service, you may be eligible for VA disability benefits. Here’s what you should know.

The VA awards disability compensation for each Genitourinary System condition that is service-connected. The DoD will also rate service-connected Genitourinary System conditions as long as they also make the service member Unfit for Duty. For Reservists, the condition must have occurred in or resulted from an injury in the Line of Duty to qualify.

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Disability Compensation. Disability compensation is a monetary benefit paid to Veterans who are determined by VA to be disabled by an injury or illness that was incurred or aggravated during active military service. These disabilities are considered to be service connected. When we talk about service-connecting a medical condition, disease, injury or illness to military service, we are talking about proving the relationship between the two. Because a Veteran need not show actual causation - reasonable relation is typically sufficient - there are 5 major legal theories that can be used.

You can appoint an attorney, claim agent, or VSO to act on your behalf in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for VA benefits (38 U.S.C. 5902, 5903, and 5904).

National area supervisor for West Cost Region.

There are numerous ways to apply for VA disability benefits depending on the type of benefit you are seeking: Online using an eBenefits account Complete and mail your claim form to your nearest VA regional office Go to a VA regional office and have a VA employee assist you. To find the VA regional office nearest you, use the Veterans Affairs National Facilities Locatoror call VA toll free at 1-800-827-1000. Work with an accredited representative or agent