If you experience mental health symptoms of depression or anxiety because of your symptoms or limitations, consider making an appointment with a mental health specialist.
Once you have a diagnosis, we may be able to help you file a separate claim for depression/anxiety secondary to your service-connected condition, if necessary.
A rating of 100 percent shall continue beyond the cessation of any surgical, X-ray, antineoplastic chemotherapy, or other therapeutic procedure.
Six months after discontinuance of such treatment, the appropriate disability rating shall be determined by mandatory VA examination.
Once your cancer has been in remission for 6 months, the VA will propose to reduce your cancer rating and it will assign a rating based on the residuals of the cancer.
Psychotropic medications include anti-depressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, anxiety medications, stimulants for ADHD, etc.
A major seizure is a seizure that affects the entire brain. Usually, major seizures involve loss of consciousness and uncontrollable shaking.
Minor seizures affect a portion of the brain, and usually involve brief interruptions of consciousness with symptoms such as mumbling, rocking, slight twitching of the muscles, and/or falling down.
Not sure about your symptoms? Click here or scan the QR code below to download the Track It! app to help keep track of your symptoms!
Or you can click the link below to download and fill out the My Seizure Event Diary
Not sure about your symptoms? Click here or scan the QR code below to download the Migraine Buddy app to help keep track of your symptoms!
Incapacitating or prostrating means that the migraine is so severe you feel exhausted and weak, to the point where you need to lie down or rest for a long time until the attack is over. You CANNOT complete ANY type of task during an incapacitating or prostrating attack.
Muscle guarding is when your muscles tighten up on purpose to protect an area of your body that hurts or is injured. It’s like when you hug yourself really tight if you bump your elbow—it’s your body’s way of trying to keep the hurt part safe. The muscles stay tight and don’t want to move, kind of like you're putting up a shield to keep the injury from getting worse. This can make the area feel stiff or sore, and it might be hard to move around like normal. Muscle guarding can often result in abnormal gait or abnormal spinal contour.
What is a flare-up? Flare-ups are temporary but intense episodes of increased symptoms. For veterans with chronic conditions, such as knee problems, flare-ups can involve severe pain, swelling, stiffness, and reduced mobility. These episodes can significantly impact daily life and the ability to work, making it essential for the VA to understand their severity and frequency.
There are many treatments for respiratory conditions, including:
Systemic immunosuppressants and biologic agents include Prednisone, Methylprednisolone, Methotrexate, Azathioprine, Mycophenolate Mofetil