VA Disability for Celiac Disease: What Veterans Need to Know.
Download MP3Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten — and for many veterans, it can cause chronic pain, malnutrition, fatigue, and serious digestive problems.
In this episode, we explore how the VA recognizes and rates celiac disease, how to prove service connection, and what medical evidence you need to support your claim.
In this episode, we explore how the VA recognizes and rates celiac disease, how to prove service connection, and what medical evidence you need to support your claim.
Whether your celiac disease started in service or was aggravated by military conditions, this episode breaks down everything you need to know to file a successful VA disability claim.
Creators and Guests
Host
Leah Bucholz
Leah Bucholz is an Army combat veteran, board-certified Physician Assistant, former VA C&P examiner, and the founder of Prestige Veteran Medical Consulting. Through her work in medical evidence review and veteran education, Leah helps veterans better understand the medical side of the VA disability process, including nexus letters, DBQs, C&P exams, and complex medical opinions. She is also the host of The Veterans Disability Nexus podcast, where she discusses VA disability medical evidence from an educational and evidence-based perspective.
