The Veterans Disability Nexus

Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses Hiatal Hernia and Weight Gain in Veterans' Disability.
Leah explains the relationship between hiatal hernia, obesity, and VA disability ratings for veterans. She describes a hiatal hernia as a condition where the upper stomach bulges through the diaphragm into the chest cavity, often overlapping with GERD symptoms...

Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses How can Medical Consultants Boost Your IBS Rating by 30%.
Leah explains the intricacies of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in the context of VA disability ratings. She clarifies that IBS, a functional gastrointestinal disorder, often requires a diagnosis of exclusion, and mentions the Rome criteria used in its diagnosis...

Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses about Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) and VA Disability.
Leah discusses the implications of herpes simplex virus (HSV) with VA disability. She explains that herpes, a common and transmittable disease, can be service-connected if it is shown to be related to military service...

Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses HIV in Veterans Disability.
Leah B. explores how HIV can be a service-connected disability for veterans. She highlights the VA's role as the largest provider of HIV care in the U.S., serving over 30,000 veterans, and emphasizes the prevalence of HIV among veterans, reservists, and active duty service members...

Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses about 50% For Sleep Apnea in VA Disability.
Leah discusses VA disability ratings for sleep apnea, with a focus on the 50% rating. Although ratings may change and there's been talk of alterations recently, at the time of the video, the ratings have remained stable. Sleep apnea can be classified as obstructive, central, or mixed type...

Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses Plantar Fasciitis and VA disability compensation.
Leah discusses VA disability ratings for sleep apnea, with a focus on the 50% rating. Although ratings may change and there's been talk of alterations recently, at the time of the video, the ratings have remained stable. Sleep apnea can be classified as obstructive, central, or mixed type...

Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses Frozen Shoulder Syndrome and Veterans' Disability.
Leah discusses VA disability ratings for sleep apnea, with a focus on the 50% rating. Although ratings may change and there's been talk of alterations recently, at the time of the video, the ratings have remained stable. Sleep apnea can be classified as obstructive, central, or mixed type...

Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses Radiculopathy in Veterans' Disability.
Leah explains radiculopathy and its relevance to VA disability. She describes radiculopathy as a condition characterized by numbness, pain, and tingling in extremities, which can arise from various levels of the spine, including cervical, thoracic, and lumbar...

Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses Gout and Hypertension in Veterans' Disability.
Leah discusses the connection between gout and hypertension, particularly in the context of veterans' disability claims. Gout, an inflammatory arthritis caused by hyperuricemia (excess uric acid in the body), often presents as painful flare-ups, commonly in the big toe. Leah highlights risk factors like being male, obesity, certain health conditions (e.g...

Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses about Hip Pain Secondary to Knee Injuries in Veterans Disability.
Leah discusses the connection between hip pain and knee injuries in the context of VA disability. She emphasizes that hip pain can be service-connected either directly (due to an injury sustained while on active duty) or secondarily, where an existing service-connected condition, like a knee injury, leads to hip problems...