Prestige Veteran Medical Consulting

06/23/2026

Testimonial Tuesday ⭐

This review highlights something we value deeply - trust built through honest communication.

The client shared that they were skeptical at first, but felt confident after watching PVMC’s educational content and learning more about the process.

We appreciate the kind words and the trust placed in our team.

Every case is unique, and outcomes vary, but clarity, transparency, and professional integrity remain central to how we approach our work.

06/23/2026

Today, we recognize the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the dedicated volunteers who have supported its mission since 1939.

From boating safety and public education to emergency response support and community readiness, the Auxiliary plays an important role in serving and protecting communities across the country.

We honor their continued service, commitment, and dedication.

06/22/2026

✅ It can be easy to look at a medical record and jump to a conclusion - especially when symptoms, diagnoses, or timelines seem to point in one direction.

But strong clinical review requires a slower, more careful approach.

What does the record actually show?
What is missing?
What changed over time?
Does the timeline support the reasoning?

Assumptions can create confusion.
Careful review creates clarity.

What do you think is more important in medical documentation - the amount of information included, or how clearly it is interpreted? ⬇️

06/22/2026

🩺 Medical Team Monday

Did Secondary VA Claims Get Harder? An Attorney Sets the Record Straight.

We've been hearing a lot of concern from veterans that secondary claims are becoming more difficult to win. But is that actually true?

This week, we're taking a closer look at what may be driving that perception and discussing the role medical evidence plays in secondary service connection claims.

🎯 Topics discussed:
✅ Common reasons secondary claims are denied
✅ The importance of a well-supported medical rationale
✅ How causation differs from correlation
✅ Why some secondary theories are stronger than others
✅ What veterans should know when developing a claim

Every claim is unique, and the strength of the medical evidence can make a significant difference in how a claim is evaluated.

Have you filed a secondary claim? Share your experience below.

https://zurl.co/zu5YY

Leah and accredited VA attorney Rebecca Deming to clear up the conf...

06/22/2026

What does “at least as likely as not” actually mean in a Nexus Letter? 🤔

Many veterans hear this phrase during the VA disability claim process, but it is not just casual wording. It is an important medical opinion standard that helps explain whether a condition is connected to service, another service-connected condition, or an in-service event, injury, illness, or exposure.

In our latest blog, we break down:

• What “at least as likely as not” means
• Why this phrase matters in a Nexus Letter
• How it relates to benefit of the doubt
• Common examples in medical opinions
• Why clear medical rationale matters

Read the full blog through the link below.

https://zurl.co/jmnKg

Learn what “at least as likely as not” means in a VA nexus letter, how the 50% standard applies, and why strong medical reasoning for disability claims matters.

06/19/2026

Not every condition that appears later in life has one simple explanation.

Some health conditions may develop independently due to factors like age, genetics, lifestyle, or unrelated medical history. At the same time, delayed onset alone should not automatically rule out the possibility of a medically plausible connection.

That is why balanced clinical analysis matters.

A strong review looks at the full picture - risk factors, medical history, service-related stressors, symptom timeline, and whether the record supports a plausible medical mechanism.

Every case is different, and claim-specific questions should always be discussed with an accredited legal professional.

06/19/2026

Veteran's Dry Eye: Symptoms, Causes, and Service Connection

06/19/2026

Today we recognize Juneteenth—a day that marks freedom, resilience, and progress in our nation’s history.

At Prestige Veteran, we believe in honoring the past while continuing to move forward with respect, unity, and purpose.

06/18/2026

June is PTSD Awareness Month - an important time to bring attention to how PTSD symptoms can change over time and how worsening symptoms may affect daily life, work, relationships, and overall functioning.

In our latest blog, we discuss what may support a VA disability rating increase for PTSD, including:

• Worsening symptoms
• Occupational and social impairment
• PTSD C&P exams
• Documentation gaps
• Evidence that may help show changes over time

The focus is not just whether PTSD is present - but how symptoms are affecting function and quality of life.

Read the full blog through the link below 👇

https://zurl.co/9UGfW

Learn how VA evaluates PTSD rating increases from 30% to 50%, 70%, or 100%, symptoms linked to higher levels, and evidence that may help report worsening.

06/17/2026

Clinical Case Insights: When one condition changes how the body moves.

In some record reviews, a long-standing knee condition may not stay limited to the knee alone.

Over time, the documentation may begin to show changes in walking, posture, weight-bearing, mobility, or later complaints involving the hip or low back.

The key is not to assume a connection automatically.

A strong clinical review looks at the timeline, movement mechanics, symptom progression, and functional impact to understand whether the record shows a consistent pattern.

Because in complex cases, the full clinical picture is rarely found in one note.