The Veterans Disability Nexus

Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses What to Expect in a TMJ Veterans Disability C&P Exam.
Leah discusses the Temporal Mandibular Joint Disorder (TMJD), a condition many veterans suffer from, and its relationship with VA disability. TMJD can be related to service either primarily (diagnosed during service and persistent thereafter) or secondarily (related to other conditions like mental health issues or facial injuries)...

Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses about Insomnia and Tinnitus in Veterans' Disability.
Leah provides an overview of how insomnia and tinnitus are considered in the context of VA disability...

Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses What happens in a C&P examination for Knee pain.
Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses What to Expect in a Knee Pain C&P Exam.
Leah offers an in-depth guide for veterans undergoing a Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam for knee pain...

Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses What to Expect in a Hypothyroidism C&P Exam.
Leah explains hypothyroidism and its relevance to VA disability evaluations. Hypothyroidism, often autoimmune (Hashimoto's thyroiditis), is characterized by an underactive thyroid, leading to symptoms like weight gain, fatigue, muscle weakness, menstrual changes, and memory issues...

Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses What to Expect in a Fibromyalgia C&P Exam.
Leah explains the process and what to expect in a C&P exam for fibromyalgia. She describes fibromyalgia as a chronic pain syndrome characterized by sleep disturbances, fatigue, headache, and other symptoms, affecting mainly middle-aged females...

Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses What to Expect in a TMJ Veterans Disability C&P Exam.
Leah provides an informative guide for veterans about the Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam specifically related to scars. She explains that veterans can get service-connected for scars either on a primary basis (directly incurred during service) or on a secondary basis (related to another service-connected disability)...

Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses What is the difference between a Nexus letter and an IMO in VA disability.
Leah explains the terminologies used in the context of VA disability claims. The term "Nexus letter" is commonly known among veterans and is considered slang for "Independent Medical Opinion" (IMO). The presenter prefers the term IMO, viewing it as a more professional and legal definition...

Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses about Ménière's Disease and Veterans' Disability.
Leah discusses Ménière's disease in the context of VA disability compensation. She explains that many service members and veterans suffer from Ménière's disease, an inner ear disorder causing vertigo, dizziness, disorientation, hearing loss, tinnitus, nausea, and sweating. Symptoms can last from minutes to 24 hours and may be confused with other conditions like BPPV...

Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses Plantar Fasciitis and VA disability compensation.
Leah discusses plantar fasciitis in the context of VA disability. She highlights that many veterans suffer from this condition, often linked to their service, either as a primary issue diagnosed during service or secondary to other service-related disabilities...

Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discuss about Hemorrhoids and IBS in Veteran's Disabilities.
Leah explains the connection between hemorrhoids, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), constipation, and veterans' VA disability claims. She clarifies that hemorrhoids, defined by the Cleveland Clinic as swollen veins in the anus and rectum, can be painful and cause bleeding...