Welcome to The Veterans Disability Nexus, where we provide unique insights and expertise on medical evidence related to VA-rated disabilities. Leah Bucholz, a US Army Veteran, Physician Assistant, & former Compensation & Pension Examiner shares her knowledge related to Independent Medical Opinions often referred to as “Nexus Letters” in support of your pursuit of VA Disability every Tuesday & Wednesday at 7AM Central. Take control of your medical evidence related to your benefits and visit h ...
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Can You Work with a 100% VA Disability Rating? | All You Need To Know
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23:59Leah teams up with VA attorney Rebecca Deming of ProVet Legal to unpack a complex but crucial topic: working while rated 100% disabled by the VA. They clearly differentiate between 100% scheduler disability, which allows full-time work with no income restrictions, and TDIU (Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability), which comes with mor…
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What is a DBQ in VA Disability? (Disability Benefits Questionnaire Explained)
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8:17What is a DBQ in VA Disability? (Disability Benefits Questionnaire Explained) Episode Overview In this episode, we break down the Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ)—a key tool in the VA disability claims process. Whether you’re filing a new claim, appealing a decision, or looking to increase your rating, understanding how a DBQ works can make …
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Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell & VA Disability: What Veterans Need to Know
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18:46Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell & VA Disability: What Veterans Need to Know Episode Overview In this episode, we dive into the impact of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) policy on veterans and their VA disability claims. We’ll discuss how the repeal of DADT has affected veteran benefits, what LGBTQ+ veterans need to know about filing for VA disability, and h…
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Alzheimer's Disease and Tinnitus in Veterans: Potential Causes and Impact
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Exploring the Importance of Veteran Service Organizations
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What Happens in a Veterans Disability C&P Exam for Breast Disorders
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Welcome to The Veterans Disability Nexus, where we provide unique insights and expertise on medical evidence related to VA-rated disabilities. Leah Bucholz, a US Army Veteran, Physician Assistant, & former Compensation & Pension Examiner shares her knowledge related to Independent Medical Opinions often referred to as “Nexus Letters” in support of …
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How Veterans Disability Conditions Can Lead to GERD: Top 3 Links
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What Happens in a VA Disability C&P exam for Gallbladder Disorders
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Everything You Need to Know About Veterans Automobile Allowance
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Veterans Guide to the Foreign Medical Care Program: What You Need to Know
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Rudasill Decision: Big News for Veterans’ GI Bill Benefits!
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Gulf War Veterans | All You Need To Know
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Asbestos Exposure and VA Disability | All You Need To Know
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Top 5 Conditions Related to Back Pain in VA Disability
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VA Launches First Study on Psychedelic - Assisted Therapy for Veterans !
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Veterans Disability Clothing Allowance | All You Need To Know
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8:24Welcome to The Veterans Disability Nexus, where we provide unique insights and expertise on medical evidence related to VA-rated disabilities. Leah Bucholz, a US Army Veteran, Physician Assistant, & former Compensation & Pension Examiner shares her knowledge related to Independent Medical Opinions often referred to as “Nexus Letters” in support of …
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Raynaud's Disease and VA Disability | All You Need To Know
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7:28Welcome to The Veterans Disability Nexus, where we provide unique insights and expertise on medical evidence related to VA-rated disabilities. Leah Bucholz, a US Army Veteran, Physician Assistant, & former Compensation & Pension Examiner shares her knowledge related to Independent Medical Opinions often referred to as “Nexus Letters” in support of …
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Gulf War Illness and VA Disability: What Veterans Need to Know
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Ionizing Radiation and VA Disability | All You Need To Know
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8:08Leah B explains ionizing radiation and its impact on veterans seeking VA disability benefits. She describes ionizing radiation as a powerful form of energy that can damage cells and DNA, potentially leading to serious health conditions like cancer. Leah highlights the VA's presumptive criteria for disabilities caused by radiation exposure, includin…
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Military Sexual Trauma for Resources for Veterans
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How the Bilateral Factor Affects Your VA Disability Calculation
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15:45Leah is joined by Rebecca Deming, an attorney specializing in veteran disability law, to explain the bilateral factor in VA disability calculations. They discuss how the VA's unique "VA math" system combines rather than adds disability ratings and how the bilateral factor impacts veterans with disabilities in both arms or both legs, increasing thei…
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Leah discuss the complexities of VA disability calculations, often referred to as "VA math." Rebecca explains how the VA combines individual disability percentages using a unique formula rather than simple addition, ensuring veterans receive an accurate overall disability rating. The video introduces a VA disability calculator on ProVet Legal’s web…
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Prostate Cancer and Agent Orange Exposure in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
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7:51Leah explains the link between prostate cancer and Agent Orange exposure for veterans seeking disability benefits. She highlights that the VA presumes certain conditions, including prostate cancer, are service-related if veterans served in specific locations and time frames. Agent Orange exposure has been associated with multiple cancers and other …
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Traumatic Brain Injury and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
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11:37In this video, Leah B., a U.S. Army veteran and physician assistant, discusses traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and their impact on veterans' disability claims, focusing on residual effects like headaches. She explains the causes of TBIs, including blunt and penetrating injuries, and the various symptoms that can arise, such as headaches, dizziness, …
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VA Benefits for Surviving Disabled Vets : DIC Benefits Explained
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Welcome to The Veterans Disability Nexus, where we provide unique insights and expertise on medical evidence related to VA-rated disabilities. Leah Bucholz, a US Army Veteran, Physician Assistant, & former Compensation & Pension Examiner shares her knowledge related to Independent Medical Opinions often referred to as “Nexus Letters” in support of …
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Gulf War Veterans
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Osteoporosis and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
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When Should You Hire a VA Disability Attorney?
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Who Is Entitled to Community Care for Veterans?
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Welcome to The Veterans Disability Nexus, where we provide unique insights and expertise on medical evidence related to VA-rated disabilities. Leah Bucholz, a US Army Veteran, Physician Assistant, & former Compensation & Pension Examiner shares her knowledge related to Independent Medical Opinions often referred to as “Nexus Letters” in support of …
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What to Expect in a C&P Exam for Urinary Frequency | All You Need To Know
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Who is Entitled to VA Dental Care Benefits?
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VA Benefits After Death: DIC Benefits for Surviving Dependents
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35:06Welcome to The Veterans Disability Nexus, where we provide unique insights and expertise on medical evidence related to VA-rated disabilities. Leah Bucholz, a US Army Veteran, Physician Assistant, & former Compensation & Pension Examiner shares her knowledge related to Independent Medical Opinions often referred to as “Nexus Letters” in support of …
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2025 Cost Of Living Allowance (COLA) Increase for Veterans !
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What to Expect in a C&P Exam for Elbow Pain | All You Need To Know
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Depression Secondary to Back Pain in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
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7:51In this video, Leah, discusses the connection between depression and orthopedic conditions like back pain, particularly in the context of VA disability claims. Leah, a US Army veteran and physician assistant, explains how mental health conditions such as depression can be directly or secondarily related to a veteran's service. She highlights that c…
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Caregiver Support Program and VA Disability | All You Need To Know
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8:37Welcome to The Veterans Disability Nexus, where we provide unique insights and expertise on medical evidence related to VA-rated disabilities. Leah Bucholz, a US Army Veteran, Physician Assistant, & former Compensation & Pension Examiner shares her knowledge related to Independent Medical Opinions often referred to as “Nexus Letters” in support of …
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Top 5 Conditions Related to Knee Pain in Veterans Disability
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What to Expect in a C&P Exam for Skin Cancer | All You Need To Know
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Knee Pain Secondary to Ankle Pain in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
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Carpal Tunnel and VA Disability | All You Need To Know
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Melanoma and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
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New 2024 GERD Updates for VA Disability Ratings
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8:21Welcome to The Veterans Disability Nexus, where we provide unique insights and expertise on medical evidence related to VA-rated disabilities. Leah Bucholz, a US Army Veteran, Physician Assistant, & former Compensation & Pension Examiner shares her knowledge related to Independent Medical Opinions often referred to as “Nexus Letters” in support of …
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What is the Impact of Smoking on Veterans Disability Benefits ?
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8:19Welcome to The Veterans Disability Nexus, where we provide unique insights and expertise on medical evidence related to VA-rated disabilities. Leah Bucholz, a US Army Veteran, Physician Assistant, & former Compensation & Pension Examiner shares her knowledge related to Independent Medical Opinions often referred to as “Nexus Letters” in support of …
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How Combat Medics Can Leverage Their MOS for VA Disability Claims
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8:57Welcome to The Veterans Disability Nexus, where we provide unique insights and expertise on medical evidence related to VA-rated disabilities. Leah Bucholz, a US Army Veteran, Physician Assistant, & former Compensation & Pension Examiner shares her knowledge related to Independent Medical Opinions often referred to as “Nexus Letters” in support of …
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Hip Pain Secondary to Back Pain in VA Disability | All You Need To Know
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5:38Welcome to The Veterans Disability Nexus, where we provide unique insights and expertise on medical evidence related to VA-rated disabilities. Leah Bucholz, a US Army Veteran, Physician Assistant, & former Compensation & Pension Examiner shares her knowledge related to Independent Medical Opinions often referred to as “Nexus Letters” in support of …
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Welcome to The Veterans Disability Nexus, where we provide unique insights and expertise on medical evidence related to VA-rated disabilities. Leah Bucholz, a US Army Veteran, Physician Assistant, & former Compensation & Pension Examiner shares her knowledge related to Independent Medical Opinions often referred to as “Nexus Letters” in support of …
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