Revealed: The most common injuries that veterans face

Being a veteran comes with its own challenges, transitioning back into civilian life, finding a new job or career, maintaining a high level of fitness, getting used to freedom away from drills and strict schedules, and in many cases, coming to terms with an injury. 

As a veteran that has served his/her country, when you return from service due to an illness or injury that was sustained during your time in the military, it means that you are likely to qualify for VA benefit. 

The process is often complicated and lengthy, which leaves many veterans scratching their heads and wondering if it’s even worth the effort. Sadly, this means that thousands of veterans each year are missing out on payments and settlements that they rightly deserve! 

If you or someone you know is considering applying for VA benefit, you may be wondering what injuries qualify for this kind of benefit –  find out if you can make a VA claim if you have developed agent orange diseases by clicking the link –  so we’ve gathered a list of the most common injuries that veterans face. 

Tinnitus

This hearing problem affects thousands of veterans. It ranges from a mild irritant to a completely debilitating issue. Tinnitus is described as a constant ringing or buzzing noise in your ear. If you’ve worked amongst loud aircraft or even the sound of gunfire for a considerable amount of time then you may be affected.

PTSD – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Many veterans have experienced or witnesses extremely stressful and traumatic events that have had a considerable impact on their mental health. Panic attacks, flashbacks, nightmares, depression, suicidal thoughts and anxiety are some symptoms of PTSD which can be triggered by sights, sounds, smells or even for no reason at all. 

Scars

There are very few veterans who don’t have scars after decades of service. However, that also makes scars an incredibly popular injury claim. Scars can not only look unsightly, but they can also have a huge impact on self-confidence and mental health. 

Limited flexion of the knee

Years of wear and tear on the knee joints often mean that soldiers suffer later in life. However, an direct injury to the knee can also cause flexion issues. A weakness of the joints, arthritis, loss of control and power are just some of the symptoms associated with limited flexion of the knee. 

Sciatica

Issues with the sciatic nerve are incredibly debilitating and painful. So it makes sense that veterans make claims for this kind of injury.