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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Who is Entitled to VA Vision Care Benefits?
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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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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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In 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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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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What is the Impact of Smoking on Veterans Disability Benefits ?
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How Combat Medics Can Leverage Their MOS for VA Disability Claims
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Hip Pain Secondary to Back Pain in VA Disability | All You Need To Know
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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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PTSD and Herpes Simplex Virus in VA Disability | All You Need To Know
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Gout secondary to PTSD in VA Disability | All You Need To Know
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What to Expect in a Prostate Cancer C&P Exam | VA Disability
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Crohn's Disease and PTSD in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
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Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & Obesity as an Intermediate Step in Veterans Disability
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OSA Secondary to Sinusitis in VA Disability | All You Need To Know
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What to Expect in a C&P Exam for Heart Conditions | VA Disability
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ACL Tear and Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
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Camp Lejeune Water contamination and VA Disability | All You Need To Know
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Unemployability and PTSD in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
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Kidney Disease and Anti-inflammatory use in Veterans Disability
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea secondary to TMJ in Veterans Disability
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Ulcerative Colitis and Veterans Disability
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What happens in a Veterans Disability C&P exam for Hiatal Hernia?
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Top 5 conditions Related to Tinnitus in Veterans Disability
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea & Gastroesophageal Reflux in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
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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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VA Appeals to the Board Explained by an Accredited Claims Agent
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Garren, an accredited claims agent and CEO of AVET Appeals explains the process of appealing to the Board of Veterans Appeals for VA disability claims. The discussion between Leah and Garren highlights various options available to veterans during the appeal process, such as selecting a decision review lane and the possibility of requesting a hearin…
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VA Supplemental Claims Explained by an Accredited Claims Agent
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Garen, an accredited claims agent, explains the benefits of the Appeals Modernization Act of 2019, particularly regarding supplemental claims, which can contest decisions made years ago. He emphasizes the necessity of submitting new and relevant evidence to support these claims. Garen and Leah also discuss the weight given to different types of evi…
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VA Higher Level Reviews Explained by an Accredited Claims Agent
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Leah and Garren Cone, an accredited claims agent and legal advocate for veterans, discuss the appeals process for veterans who receive unfavourable decisions from the VA. Garren explains his role in assisting veterans with appeals, emphasizing the importance of the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA) and the different options available under it. He out…
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Bruxism and PTSD in Veterans Disability | All you Need to Know
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Leah explains the difference between bruxism and TMJ, highlighting that while TMJ involves the jaw joint, bruxism is about teeth grinding, which can occur consciously or unconsciously, and may be linked to stress or previous oral trauma. She shares her personal experience with both conditions and discusses treatments, which can involve primary care…
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Fibromyalgia Secondary to PTSD in Veterans Disability | All You Need To Know
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Leah from Prestige Veteran Medical Consulting, a U.S. Army veteran and physician assistant, focuses on the relationship between fibromyalgia and mental health conditions like PTSD in the context of VA disability. Leah, addressing requests from veterans, explains that fibromyalgia, characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and emotional distress, a…
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What to Expect in a Hypertension C&P Exam | VA Disability
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Leah a former US Army physician assistant and compensation and pension (C&P) examiner, provides insights into the C&P exam for hypertension, often known as high blood pressure. She clarifies that hypertension is defined as having a sustained systolic pressure of 140 or above, or a diastolic pressure over 90, and discusses prehypertension levels. Le…
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Hearing Loss and Veterans Disability | All you Need to Know
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Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses about Hearing Loss and Veterans' Disability. Leah discusses the relationship between military service and hearing loss as it pertains to VA disability claims. She explains her expertise as a certified occupational hearing conservationist, which involves interpreting hearing loss data…
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What is the AVET Project ? (American Veterans Empowerment Team)
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Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz interviewing Kim and Garren Cone from the AVET Project What is the AVET Project? (American Veterans Empowerment Team). Leah is interviewing Kim and Garren Cone from the AVET Project. This non-profit organization assists veterans, particularly in understanding VA benefits and providing emotiona…
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What to Expect in a PTSD C&P Exam | VA Disability
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Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses What to Expect in a PTSD C&P Exam. Leah provides insight into what veterans can expect during a VA Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam for PTSD. Leah emphasizes the importance of being honest and prepared for the exam, which includes filling out a Disability Benefit Questionnaire (DB…
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Paratroopers and Veterans Disability | All you Need to Know
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Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses about Paratroopers and Veteran's Disability. Leah is discussing the intersection of paratrooper activities and VA (Veterans Affairs) disability. She focuses on the specific injury patterns associated with paratrooper duties and the impact these have on VA disability claims. Leah shar…
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The Benefits of Psychedelics on PTSD | Ben "Doc" Askins Interview
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Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses about The Benefits of Psychedelics on PTSD | Ben "Doc" Askins Interview. Leah and former PA Ben "Doc" Askins discuss the integration of psychedelic medicine within veteran healthcare. Ben shares his journey from being a combat medic and National Guard member to pursuing a career in m…
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Atrial Fibrillation and PTSD in Veterans Disability | All you Need to Know
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Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses What to Expect in a TMJ Veterans Disability C&P Exam. Leah discusses how veterans can be service-connected for AFib, emphasizing the necessity of a current diagnosis and a nexus linking the condition to an in-service event or another disability. She highlights that AFib can be direct…
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What to Expect in a Low Back Pain C&P Exam | VA Disability
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Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses What to Expect in a Low Back Pain C&P Exam. Leah discusses what to expect during a lumbar spine or low back pain C&P (Compensation and Pension) exam for VA disability. After filing a claim for a low back condition, veterans receive a packet detailing their examination details. At the…
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Can you get VA Disability for Jet Fuel Exposure? | VA Disability
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Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses to Obtaining VA Disability for Jet Fuel Exposure is possible. Leah, explains the connection between jet fuel exposure and potential VA disability claims for veterans. She clarifies that while jet fuel exposure is not a disability, the medical conditions resulting from it can be. Vari…
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Multiple Sclerosis and Veterans Disability | All you Need to Know
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Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses What to Expect in a TMJ Veterans Disability C&P Exam. Leah discusses Multiple Sclerosis (MS) with Veterans Affairs (VA) disability. She explains that MS, an autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system, can be linked to service-related factors, including exposure or sympto…
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11B Infantryman and Veterans Disability | All you Need to Know
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Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses about 11B Infantryman and Veterans Disability. Leah discusses the specific occupational challenges and long-term physical impacts faced by 11B Infantrymen in the U.S. Army. She explains how the MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) Smart Book outlines the physical and skill requireme…
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