Best Va Disability Cases Podcasts (2025)

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Alzheimer's Disease and Tinnitus in Veterans | All You Need To Know 8:36

5h ago8:36

8:36

Leah explores the potential connection between Alzheimer's disease and tinnitus in veterans, highlighting how both conditions—often overlooked as related—may actually share neurological links. Drawing from multiple scientific studies, Leah presents compelling evidence that tinnitus could be an early indicator or risk factor for cognitive decline an…

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What Is Extraschedular Unemployability? Veterans Guide to VA Benefit 6:56

4d ago6:56

6:56

Are you a veteran who doesn’t meet the VA’s standard criteria for Unemployability? VA-accredited attorney Ed Farmer explains how you may still be eligible for a 100% disability rating through a process known as “extraschedular” unemployability. In this episode, you’ll learn what extraschedular unemployability actually means and how it differs from …

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Can You Work with a 100% VA Disability Rating? | All You Need To Know 23:59

7d ago23:59

23:59

Leah 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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Symptoms to Endorse for Your VA 70 Percent Mental Health Disability 8:36

11d ago8:36

8:36

Are you aiming for a 70% rating for your mental health condition, but you're not sure which symptoms to show the VA? VA-accredited attorney and Army combat veteran Ed Farmer explains exactly what the VA looks for when rating mental health claims at the 70% level. Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/xCR0O3TvsHM In this episode, you'll discover: ✅ Rea…

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When Undocumented Immigrants Are Hurt at Work 31:25

14d ago31:25

31:25

These are unprecedented times for the rights of immigrant workers in the United States. The current political climate has thrown a wrench into the Workers’ Compensation system when it comes to workers without documentation. Understanding the system can help. Guest Enrique Flores is the founder of the Flores Law Group in Indianapolis, Indiana, and a…

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3 Exceptions to the Normal Effective Date Rules Every Veteran Should Know 9:10

18d ago9:10

9:10

Confused about how the VA determines the effective date for your disability benefits? VA-accredited attorney Ed Farmer walks you through three essential exceptions to the VA's standard effective date rules and explains how these exceptions could put more money in your pocket. In this episode, you'll discover: 💥 How you can get up to one additional …

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4 Keys to a Successful VA Unemployability Claim | Veteran Legal Guide 5:21

25d ago5:21

5:21

Are you a veteran struggling to understand VA unemployability claims? VA-accredited attorney Ed Farmer breaks down four critical factors every veteran must know when filing an unemployability claim. In this video, you'll learn: ✅ Why simply being unemployed isn't enough to qualify for Unemployability ✅ Other government decisions are not binding on …

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What is a DBQ in VA Disability? (Disability Benefits Questionnaire Explained) 8:17

1M ago8:17

8:17

What 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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Sleep Apnea Claims Changes: Is It Still Worth Filing If You Use a CPAP? 4:29

1M ago4:29

4:29

Is Filing for Sleep Apnea Still Worth It if You Use a CPAP Machine? In this episode, Ed explains the changes to sleep apnea disability ratings and what they mean for veterans. The automatic 50% rating for CPAP use is being phased out under the new criteria, but filing for service connection remains essential—especially if sleep apnea is affecting o…

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More “Strange but True” Workers’ Comp Cases (and What They Teach Us) 37:57

1M ago37:57

37:57

Hosts Alan and Judson Pierce reflect on nearly two decades of the Workers Comp Matters podcast with an examination of unusual or bizarre claims and cases. A reminder, while some of these cases may have puzzling or humorous elements on their face, it’s never funny when a person is hurt. We may wonder what people were thinking when these incidents ha…

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Clemons v. Shinseki: VA Must Consider All Mental Health Diagnoses 6:20

2M ago6:20

6:20

Did the VA deny your PTSD claim because you didn't have the "right" diagnosis? In this video, Ed Farmer, a VA-accredited attorney and U.S. Army combat veteran, breaks down the key ruling in Clemons v. Shinseki (2009). The Court ruled that the VA must consider all mental health conditions that relate to a veteran's symptoms—not just the specific dia…

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Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell & VA Disability: What Veterans Need to Know 18:46

2M ago18:46

18:46

Don’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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Persian Gulf Veterans: Do You Qualify for VA Presumptive Benefits? 7:26

2M ago7:26

7:26

Do you qualify for VA presumptive benefits? Join Ed Farmer as he delves into the complexities of the Persian Gulf War presumption and how it helps veterans obtain service connections for difficult-to-diagnose illnesses. In this episode, Ed explains the concept of a presumption and outlines the qualifications needed, focusing on the correct service …

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VA Claims Mistake: Assuming Two Conditions Are Related 7:39

2M ago7:39

7:39

Join Ed Farmer, VA-accredited attorney and US Army combat veteran, as he delves into the difference between causation and correlation in veterans' conditions, offering insights into linking conditions for VA claims. Through practical examples, Ed explains why having two conditions like PTSD and sleep apnea doesn't automatically mean one causes the …

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Alzheimer's Disease and Tinnitus in Veterans: Potential Causes and Impact 8:36

2M ago8:36

8:36

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 Happens in a Veterans Disability C&P Exam for Breast Disorders 9:23

2M ago9:23

9:23

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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Exploring the Importance of Veteran Service Organizations 9:30

2M ago9:30

9:30

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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Military Sexual Trauma Claims: Winning Your VA Case with Proper Evidence 8:25

2M ago8:25

8:25

Join Ed Farmer, VA-accredited attorney and US Army combat veteran, as he explores the challenges of winning VA service connections for personal and military sexual trauma cases, focusing on the type of evidence needed to support these claims. Unpacking the intricacies, Ed explains the significance of behavioral markers, like sudden work performance…

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Scoliosis and Veterans Disability 8:50

3M ago8:50

8:50

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 8:50

3M ago8:50

8:50

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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Sprain? Strain? Subluxation? Medical Insights That Can Help Attorneys. 34:56

3M ago34:56

34:56

Guest Dr. Peter Yeh is an orthopedic surgeon with more than 15 years in medicine treating shoulder, upper arm, and knee issues. The stuff that happens at the job. When it comes to injured workers, they’re not that much different than an injured athlete. In both cases, the things they do can be a big part of their identity. And getting back to work …

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7 Reasons Your VA Compensation and Pension Exam May Be Inadequate 9:06

3M ago9:06

9:06

Welcome to VA Made Easy. Today, Ed discusses the seven common reasons why your VA compensation and pension (C&P) exam might be found inadequate. It will not come as a surprise to you that most of these have to deal with the competency of your C&P Examiner. Whatever the reason, Ed offers guidance on steps that you can take to ensure that if your exa…

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What Happens in a VA Disability C&P exam for Gallbladder Disorders 12:58

3M ago12:58

12:58

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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Everything You Need to Know About Veterans Automobile Allowance 8:04

3M ago8:04

8:04

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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Veterans Guide to the Foreign Medical Care Program: What You Need to Know 8:05

3M ago8:05

8:05

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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Rudasill Decision: Big News for Veterans’ GI Bill Benefits! 8:20

3M ago8:20

8:20

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 | All You Need To Know 7:35

3M ago7:35

7:35

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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Asbestos Exposure and VA Disability | All You Need To Know 8:35

3M ago8:35

8:35

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 This Veteran Won 100% VA Disability for Sleep Apnea Through Depression 8:01

3M ago8:01

8:01

Welcome back to VA Made Easy with Ed Farmer, VA-accredited attorney and US Army combat veteran. In this episode, he dives into a compelling case study on linking sleep apnea to service through depression. Ed walks through the veteran’s journey from multiple denials to a triumphant win, securing a 100% rating. Learn the strategic approach used to co…

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Top 5 Conditions Related to Back Pain in VA Disability 14:41

3M ago14:41

14:41

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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VA Launches First Study on Psychedelic - Assisted Therapy for Veterans ! 7:58

3M ago7:58

7:58

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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Service Connection Restored: Winning VA Claims for Vietnam Veterans and Beyond 6:31

4M ago6:31

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Have you had your benefits severed? Welcome to VA Made Easy, where Ed Farmer dives into the unsettling reality of service connection severance caused by clear and unmistakable VA errors. Using real-life cases, like Vietnam veterans with hypothyroidism, Ed breaks down how the VA’s decisions can jeopardize benefits—and what you can do about it. Learn…

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Veterans Disability Clothing Allowance | All You Need To Know 8:24

4M ago8:24

8:24

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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Raynaud's Disease and VA Disability | All You Need To Know 7:28

4M ago7:28

7:28

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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Enhancing Your Argument With Storytelling 32:00

4M ago32:00

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Being a good lawyer is a lot about great storytelling. Unfortunately, that’s often not taught in law school. Facts build the case, but effective storytelling wins the case. Guest Robert Mattson is an experienced corporate communications leader and coach. But his skills go beyond that. He acts in and writes plays. He is also the founder and principa…

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Veterans Guide to TDIU: Your Most Common Questions Answered 6:57

4M ago6:57

6:57

Join Ed Farmer as he answers the most common questions about TDIU (Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability) in this week's episode of VA Made Easy. Ed explains how TDIU allows veterans to receive benefits at the 100% rate even when their disability rating is less than 100%, emphasizing the criteria for substantial gainful employment an…

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Skipping the VA C&P Exam: Smart Strategy or Risky Move? 9:01

4M ago9:01

9:01

Join Ed Farmer as he dives into the pros and cons of skipping a VA C&P exam when you already have private medical evidence in your file. Exploring the reasons companies advise you to bypass VA exams, Ed highlights potential pitfalls, such as inadequate private opinions and untrained adjudicators. Delving into the upside, scenarios where skipping co…

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Prostrating Migraines - How to Maximize Your VA Rating 3:14

5M ago3:14

3:14

Join Ed Farmer in this episode of VA Made Easy as he shares a crucial tip for maximizing your VA disability claims for migraines. Ed breaks down the concept of prostrating migraines, vital for securing a higher disability rating. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining a migraine journal to document symptoms, severity, and work interference. Ed…

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AI May Be Big, But Nothing Replaces People In Workers’ Comp Claims 36:48

5M ago36:48

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AI may be changing the Workers’ Compensation insurance industry, but that doesn’t diminish the importance of a personal touch. Guest Michael Kelley leads the HUB International claims adjustment team in New England and explains how bringing cases to a satisfying conclusion for all involved can be as much of an art as a science. There’s room for both…

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Top 8 Myths About VA Disability Claims in 2024 8:42

5M ago8:42

8:42

In this episode of VA Made Easy, Ed clarifies misconceptions about service-related conditions, the PACT Act, and the necessity of medical nexus opinions. He also addresses misunderstandings about discharges, TDIU vs. combined 100% ratings, and the Board of Veterans Appeals. Finally, Ed explains eligibility for DIC benefits and how contingency fees …

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Gulf War Illness and VA Disability: What Veterans Need to Know 11:25

5M ago11:25

11:25

By Leah Bucholz

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Mental Health C&P Exam: 7 Common Mistakes to Avoid 5:40

5M ago5:40

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You can also find more information about my practice at: https://www.vetlawoffice.com Join Ed Farmer as he provides essential guidance on navigating VA mental health C&P exams. These can be tricky, but learning what to avoid can help you succeed. Today, Ed outlines seven crucial things to avoid during these mental health C&P exams. Unpacking detail…

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Ionizing Radiation and VA Disability | All You Need To Know 8:08

5M ago8:08

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Leah 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 13:07

5M ago13:07

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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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