VA Hearing Loss and Tinnitus: Your Guide to Disability Ratings & Medical Evidence
Understanding Auditory Conditions Among Veterans The auditory system—including your outer, middle, and inner ears—enables hearing and balance. For many veterans, particularly those exposed to constant loud noises (e.g., firearms, artillery, aviation engines during service), hearing problems or persistent ear ringing (tinnitus) often result from this hazardous environment. Accurate, thorough medical documentation provides the foundation for […]
VA Disability Vision Loss: Your Essential Guide to Medical Evidence
The Importance of Accurate Vision Medical Documentation For veterans, vision provides a cornerstone of independence, safety, and quality of life. Service-related vision conditions may result from injury, chemical exposures, environmental hazards, or secondary complications from other medical conditions like traumatic brain injuries. Educating yourself about precisely what medical evidence the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) […]
Veteran Jim Hill on How and Why Trajector Began
Jim Hill, a Navy veteran and CEO of Trajector Medical, recently was a guest on radio station KRFE in Lubbock, Texas, to talk about why veterans should apply for VA disability benefits—even if they’re doing okay financially. Hill served during the Panama Conflict and in the Gulf War. For more than a decade, he’s made […]
VA Disability Ratings for Musculoskeletal Conditions: Your Medical Evidence Guide
Understanding Musculoskeletal Conditions Among Veterans The musculoskeletal system (your bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage) forms the foundation of movement and physical capability. Veterans, especially those serving in physically demanding roles (such as infantry, airborne, artillery, or armor units), frequently develop musculoskeletal issues from repetitive stress, heavy load-bearing, training-related injuries, or direct trauma during […]
FY 2024 VA Benefits Report: Understanding Service-Connected Disabilities Across Eras
Understanding Service-Connected Disabilities: Key Insights from the FY 2024 VA Benefits Report The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) annually releases its Benefits Report, providing invaluable data on the benefits provided to our nation’s veterans. The recently released “Veterans Benefits Administration, Annual Benefits Report, Fiscal Year 2024” offers crucial insights into the prevalence of service-connected disabilities […]
Korean War Veterans: 5 Most Common Conditions
Korean War Veterans: Common service-connected conditions For the brave men and women who answered the call to serve during the Korean War (June 25, 1950 – July 27, 1953), your dedication and sacrifice are deeply honored. Korean War service presented unique challenges – from extreme cold weather conditions that caused lasting physical damage to the […]
Gulf War Veterans: Top 5 Most Common Conditions
For the brave men and women who served during the Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), your service and sacrifice are deeply valued. Gulf War service presented unique environmental exposures and stressors that have resulted in a range of health challenges for many veterans. Now, decades after your service, it remains […]
WWII Veterans Health: Documenting Top Service-Related Conditions
As of early 2025, an estimated 66,000 to 70,000 American World War II veterans are still alive, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and The National WWII Museum. To the brave men and women who answered the call of duty during the Second World War (September 1, 1939 – September 2, 1945), your […]
Peacetime Era VA Benefits: Top 5 Service-Connected Disability Claims
To the dedicated men and women who served our nation during periods of peacetime, your commitment and contributions are deeply valued. While your service may not have involved direct combat deployments, the inherent demands and rigors of military duty can still lead to significant and lasting service-connected disabilities. It’s essential for Peacetime Era veterans to […]
Vietnam Veterans: Top 5 Conditions, Agent Orange & VA Benefits
Guide for Vietnam Era Veterans: Understanding and Navigating Your VA Benefits For the dedicated men and women who served during the Vietnam Era (February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975 for those who served in Vietnam; August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 for all others), your commitment and sacrifices are deeply acknowledged. The Vietnam […]