The Veterans Disability Nexus

Myth-Busting: “You Need Treatment in Service to Win a VA Claim” Do you need to have been treated for a condition while you were in the military for it to become service connected? Not necessarily. In this episode of our...

Many Veterans assume that because the VA already has their service treatment records or VA medical records, they have everything needed to approve their disability claim. Unfortunately, that's one of the most common...

One of the most common misconceptions Veterans hear is that only VA doctors can write medical opinions or nexus letters. The truth is, the VA does not require medical opinions to come from VA providers. What matters is...

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...

What Does a VSO Actually Do? (And Should You Use One?) Show Notes What exactly is a Veterans Service Officer (VSO), and what role can they play in the VA disability process? In this episode, we break down what VSOs do...

In today’s episode, we break down some of the most overused — and often misunderstood — buzzwords circulating in the VA disability space online. From “slam dunk claim” to “nexus,” “presumptive,” “secondary connection,”...

Why do so many veterans wait years before seeking treatment? In this episode, we discuss the culture of “pushing through” in the military and the long-term physical and mental health consequences that can follow years...

Living with chronic pain affects far more than your body. For many veterans, chronic pain can also contribute to depression, yet this is one of the most commonly overlooked secondary VA disability claims. In this...

PTSD Secondary Conditions Veterans Miss Podcast Episode Show Notes Many veterans know they can receive VA disability compensation for PTSD, but many don't realize PTSD may also contribute to other medical conditions...

Long COVID continues to raise important questions for many veterans navigating the VA disability system. In this episode, Leah Bucholz — Army combat veteran, board-certified Physician Assistant, former VA C&P examiner...

Access to legal support can make a major difference for veterans navigating disability claims, benefits issues, housing instability, and other legal challenges — but many veterans don’t realize free legal help may...

Homelessness among veterans is a serious issue, but many veterans don’t realize there are free legal resources available that can help them secure housing, access benefits, resolve legal barriers, and rebuild stability...

Are secondary VA claims getting denied more often in 2026? Has the VA changed the rules on secondary service connection? In this episode, we break down the truth about secondary VA claims, why the VA is scrutinizing...

Can a private medical opinion outweigh a negative VA C&P exam? In this episode, Leah Bucholz — Army combat veteran, board-certified Physician Assistant, former VA C&P examiner, and founder of Prestige Veteran Medical...

In this episode of The Veterans Disability Nexus , we sit down with a veterans law attorney to unpack the growing confusion surrounding secondary service connection and “but for” causation in VA disability claims. There...