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Commonly Overlooked Disabilities

There are a lot of things that you can claim that you might not be aware of.

Here is a list of disabilities commonly overlooked:

Disability Brief Description
Acne Skin condition.
Allergies Chronic sniffles.
Arthritis Joint issues.
Asthma Difficulties breathing.
Cavities* Holes in teeth.
Dry Eye Could not cry during The Notebook.
Endometriosis When tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus grows outside your uterus.
Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Cannot stand at attention or maintain.
Female Sexual Arousal Disorder (FSAD) A persistent or frequent inability to attain sexual arousal or to maintain arousal until the completion of sexual activity.
Flat Feet So flat.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Heartburn/acid reflux.
High Blood Pressure Under Pressure.
Head Trauma (TBI) Residuals of getting your brain knocked about.
Headaches/Migraines Head no feel good.
Hemorrhoids When your chain of command isn't the only pain in your ass.
Herpes What happens in port, does not always stay in port...
Ingrown Toenail Ya'lls nasty toes!
Insomnia Difficulties going to/staying asleep at night.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) When you got issues with your exit.
Mental Health Conditions Your anxieties, depression, PTSD, military sexual traumas, etc.
Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) No shave profile - Barber’s rash or razor bumps.
Removal of the Ovary It's gone.
Removal of the Uterus It's gone.
Rhinitis Sinus (nose issue).
Scarring Scars.
Sleep Apnea Difficulties breathing through night.
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ) Jaw pain.
Tinnitus EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE - Ringing in your ears.

*Technically not something you can claim for disability compensation, but click on the link to learn more.

Secondary Conditions

Another thing you may not be aware of is secondary conditions. If your primary conditions causes additional disabilities those secondary conditions can be service connected.

For more information on secondary conditions click HERE.

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