It's possible that you sustained an injury or developed a health issue while you were training or deployed, as accidents happen to everyone at some point or another. Even after returning to civilian life, you could still be affected by those physical problems, or you could be confronted with new challenges connected to your military service.

Listed below are some of the most significant cases that the Department of Veterans Affairs has dealt with (VA).

Hearing Problems

Hearing difficulties are by far and away the disability that Veterans mention the most frequently. Among these include Hearing impairment and tinnitus, which is described as a buzzing, humming, or clicking sound that originates in the ears but has no discernible cause. Tinnitus alone was responsible for more than 1.6 million VA disability compensations in the fiscal year 2016, and hearing loss was responsible for more than 1 million VA disability compensations. Because of the loud noises, such as gunfire, aircraft, and blasts, that veterans were exposed to while serving in the military, they are at an increased risk of developing hearing impairments.

The majority of cases of tinnitus are not serious, and the majority of people who have the illness do not consider it to be a significant issue in their lives. Others, on the other hand, may have difficulty, and in addition to problems sleeping and concentrating, tinnitus may also make you more vulnerable to feelings of sadness and anxiety. Specialized therapy treatments can help you naturally reduce the volume of the sound, while certain gadgets can either completely eliminate the sound or amplify other noises.

The following are examples of typical problems associated with hearing loss:

• Conductive hearing loss is caused by damage to the ear and, while it is sometimes reversible, it typically requires the use of hearing aids or perhaps surgery.
• Hearing aids may be able to help, but sensorineural hearing loss is a permanent condition.
• When someone has auditory processing impairment, it might be difficult to understand what they are saying, especially in noisy environments. It might be easier to live with the help of some devices or therapies.

Back Pain

Back discomfort is another significant health concern that affects Veterans. The majority of the time, you will describe it as a strain in either your lumbosacral (lower back) or cervical (neck) region. However, a significant number of veterans will get sciatica, which is a form of nerve pain that originates in the lower back and travels down the legs.

Your time spent serving may be to blame for a variety of health problems, including tinnitus, hearing loss, and back discomfort. You were either expected to lift and transfer large stuff, or you were asked to run, jump, and pivot on a frequent basis, typically while carrying substantial objects. Both of these things were likely done while carrying substantial items. This exercise has the potential to either cause or contributes to persistent back discomfort, and any injuries experienced may exacerbate the condition.

Additional serious physical problems include the following:

• Limitations of knee and ankle movement: Together, they are responsible for more than 1.2 million of the documented disabilities that Veterans have. These injuries may call for physical rehabilitation as well as possible surgical intervention.
• Scarring: While some scars are merely ornamental, others are excruciating or restrict movement in some way. Compensation for scars is provided to more than 800,000 individuals who have interacted with the VA.
• Migraines: More than 430,000 veterans have complained to the VA about experiencing these severe and persistent headaches.

The good news is that there are ways to address many of these physical ailments, and there are a variety of unique programs expressly designed to aid Veterans. To get started, consult your primary care physician for direction, or get in touch with the Veterans Administration for assistance with a particular injury or condition.

In addition, throughout the following few weeks, you should visit Sharecare. When it comes to addressing the persistent physical concerns that are impacting veterans' lives on a daily basis, we will be the resource that Veterans turn to first. In addition, we will discuss tried and true methods for avoiding pain and managing existing pain, as well as methods for locating treatment and gaining access to it. Hold on to it for further explanation.