Xterra Health: Nexus Letters and DBQs for Disabled Veterans

Xterra Health: Nexus Letters and DBQs for Disabled Veterans At Xterra Health, we provide affordable, Nexus letters for veterans filing VA disability claims. Flat $500 fee.

Founded by disabled veterans who are physicians, our mission is to ensure every veteran gets the support they deserve.

02/09/2026

Most veterans think tinnitus = 10% and done.

That’s not the whole story.

That ringing in your ears can be a gateway condition — because tinnitus doesn’t just affect hearing. It can impact sleep, blood pressure, and mental health — and in many cases, those can be claimed as secondary conditions.

We’re talking real Board of Veterans’ Appeals decisions where veterans were granted higher ratings connected to tinnitus — including sleep apnea and hypertension.

Not theory. Not rumor. Real cases.

Too many vets leave benefits on the table simply because no one explained how secondary conditions work.

Follow us for straight, no-fluff VA claim education.

If tinnitus is on your rating — DM us “TINNITUS HOW CAN I START MY CLAIM” and we’ll point you in the right direction.

Super Bowl Sunday.Millions watching.Teams fighting for the win.Everything on the line.But before the game starts, take a...
02/08/2026

Super Bowl Sunday.

Millions watching.
Teams fighting for the win.
Everything on the line.

But before the game starts, take a second to recognize this:

Every Super Bowl features a military flyover, color guard, or veteran recognition.

Because this country knows what veterans gave.

The question is: does the system give back?

Too many veterans are still fighting for benefits they earned.
Stuck in claims purgatory.
Denied because of weak evidence.
Waiting for a system that moves too slow.

You shouldn't have to fight this hard after everything you've already done.

At Xterra Health, we handle the fight for you.

Enjoy the game today.
And if you're ready to stop fighting the VA alone, we're here.

🔗 Link in bio

19K. 1812. 19D. Tanker. Cav Scout.You spent years inside a metal box:• Loading 40+ lb rounds in confined spaces• Repetit...
02/04/2026

19K. 1812. 19D. Tanker. Cav Scout.

You spent years inside a metal box:
• Loading 40+ lb rounds in confined spaces
• Repetitive twisting and lifting
• Sustained vibration exposure
• Awkward postures for hours
• Blast overpressure from main gun
• Noise levels that destroyed your hearing

And now your back is destroyed.
Your shoulders are shot.
Your hearing is gone.
You might have nerve damage you never connected.

The VA recognizes cumulative trauma from armored vehicle operations.
But most tankers don't realize their MOS IS the evidence.

You don't need to document every round you loaded.
You need someone who understands that years of:
• Confined space operations
• Repetitive heavy lifting in awkward positions
• Whole-body vibration exposure
• Blast overpressure from main gun operations
..doesn't just disappear when you ETS.

Common conditions for tankers:
• Lumbar spine degeneration (confined space + vibration)
• Shoulder injuries (loading rounds in tight quarters)
• Hearing loss / tinnitus (main gun + engine noise)
• Peripheral neuropathy (vibration exposure)
• TBI / post-concussive syndrome (blast overpressure)

This is Category 3.
And it applies to every tanker who operated armored vehicles.

📌 Save this if you were armor or cav.
💬 Comment your MOS below.

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02/03/2026

This is one of the most misunderstood parts of the system.

If you’re a veteran with significant disabilities, you may qualify for two completely separate federal programs:

➡️ VA Disability Compensation
➡️ Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

These programs do not conflict.
They do not offset each other.
And yes — you can receive both at the same time.

Here’s the difference:
• VA disability compensates you for service-connected conditions
• SSDI compensates you for inability to work due to disability

Different criteria.
Different systems.
Same veteran.

Many veterans miss out on SSDI because they assume their VA rating disqualifies them — it doesn’t.
Understanding how these programs work together isn’t about “double dipping.”

It’s about accessing the support that already exists for your situation.

If this is new information, you’re not alone.

📌 Save this — most veterans aren’t told this
🔗 Link in bio to learn more

It's Groundhog Day.And if you're a veteran stuck in the VA claims process, it probably feels like you're living the same...
02/02/2026

It's Groundhog Day.

And if you're a veteran stuck in the VA claims process, it probably feels like you're living the same day over and over.

"We need more evidence."
"Your claim is under review."
"Please submit additional documentation."

Repeat. Repeat. Repeat.

Here's how you break the cycle:

Stop submitting the same evidence expecting different results.

The VA isn't going to suddenly "get it" on the 5th submission if the evidence hasn't changed.

What breaks the loop:
✅ A physician-written nexus letter that explicitly connects your condition to service
✅ A comprehensive DBQ documenting severity and functional limitations
✅ Evidence that speaks the VA's language, not just medical records

You don't need to live this day over and over.
You need to change what you're submitting.

Ready to break the cycle?

🔗 Link in bio



February is Black History Month.A time to recognize the contributions, sacrifices, and resilience of Black Americans—inc...
02/01/2026

February is Black History Month.

A time to recognize the contributions, sacrifices, and resilience of Black Americans—including the generations of Black veterans who served this country, often while fighting for rights they were denied at home.

From the Buffalo Soldiers to the Tuskegee Airmen.
From segregated units to integrated forces.
From fighting for a country that didn't always fight for them to continuing that fight today.

Black veterans have served with honor in every American conflict.

And too many have faced barriers to the benefits they earned—denied claims, inadequate evidence, systemic obstacles that shouldn't exist.

At Xterra Health, we see you.
We advocate for you.
And we're committed to making sure every veteran—regardless of race, background, or circumstance—receives the benefits and care they've earned.

This month, we honor Black history.
And we recommit to the work: ensuring equity, access, and justice for all who served.



Today is National Freedom Day.On February 1, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln signed the 13th Amendment, abolishing slave...
02/01/2026

Today is National Freedom Day.

On February 1, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln signed the 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery in the United States.

Freedom isn't just a moment in history.
It's a responsibility we carry forward.

For the veterans we serve, freedom came with a cost—physical, mental, and often invisible. Many who fought to protect that freedom now fight a different battle: navigating a system that should serve them but often fails them.

At Xterra Health, we believe freedom includes access to the benefits you earned. It includes the right to proper medical evidence. It includes not being buried by bureaucracy when you've already given so much.

Today, we honor the history of this day.
And we recommit to the work: making sure veterans receive what they've earned, without barriers, without delays, without being left behind.

Freedom matters.
So does follow-through.

If you're rated for PTSD, you might be leaving one of the most common secondary conditions on the table.Sleep apnea seco...
02/01/2026

If you're rated for PTSD, you might be leaving one of the most common secondary conditions on the table.

Sleep apnea secondary to PTSD.

This isn't a guess. It's medically recognized.

PTSD disrupts sleep architecture. Hypervigilance keeps you alert. Nightmares interrupt rest. Your body never fully relaxes.

Over time, this creates or worsens obstructive sleep apnea.

Here's what most veterans don't know:

If you have PTSD and sleep apnea, the connection is likely secondary.

And secondary means:
✅ Another separate rating
✅ Increased combined disability percentage
✅ More monthly compensation

But the VA won't make this connection for you.

You need:
1️⃣ Current sleep apnea diagnosis (sleep study required)
2️⃣ Existing PTSD rating
3️⃣ Nexus letter connecting sleep apnea to PTSD
4️⃣ Evidence of CPAP use (triggers 50% rating)

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has repeatedly affirmed that PTSD can cause or aggravate sleep apnea through:
• Hyperarousal and hypervigilance
• Disrupted sleep patterns
• Increased muscle tension
• Medication side effects

This is one of the most underutilized secondary claims.

If you have PTSD and you snore, wake up gasping, or feel exhausted despite sleeping—get a sleep study.

Then file the secondary claim.

📌 Save this if you're rated for PTSD.
💬 Comment SLEEP if this applies to you.



01/31/2026

What it’s like going to the VA:

Veteran: “My back hurts every morning when I get up.”
Doctor: “Well… just get up in the evening.”

😐😐😐
If you’ve been there, you know.

And if this sounds familiar, it’s probably not your imagination — it’s missing medical evidence, not missing pain.

⬇️ Read the room and press the link in the bio.

MISTAKE: Filing a sleep apnea claim without a sleep study.This gets denied every single time.Here's why:The VA requires ...
01/30/2026

MISTAKE: Filing a sleep apnea claim without a sleep study.

This gets denied every single time.

Here's why:

The VA requires objective medical evidence of sleep apnea. That means a sleep study—either in-lab polysomnography or home sleep test.

Symptoms alone aren't enough.

"I snore" = Not sufficient
"My spouse says I stop breathing" = Not sufficient
"I'm exhausted all the time" = Not sufficient

What IS sufficient:
✅ Sleep study showing Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI)
✅ Diagnosis from a physician
✅ Documentation of CPAP prescription and use

Without a sleep study, the VA has no way to confirm:
• That you actually have sleep apnea
• The severity of your condition
• Whether treatment is required

And without that confirmation, they can't rate it.

If you suspect sleep apnea:

1️⃣ Talk to your doctor about getting a sleep study
2️⃣ Get diagnosed
3️⃣ If prescribed a CPAP, use it consistently
4️⃣ THEN file your claim with proper evidence

Don't waste time filing a claim that's guaranteed to be denied.

Get the sleep study first.

📌 Save this before you file.
💬 Comment STUDY if you need to get tested.

01/30/2026

Are you wearing R.E.D. today?

01/29/2026

The math is simple — but most veterans were never shown the full picture.

💰 VA disability at 100% pays about $4,000/month.
💰 SSDI can add $1,500–$4,000/month.

That’s $5,000–$8,000 per month, or roughly $66,000 to nearly $100,000 per year.
This isn’t a loophole.
This isn’t gaming the system.
And it’s not “too good to be true.”

It’s how the system is designed to work when claims are built correctly.

Many veterans qualify for both benefits — but never apply for SSDI, or get denied, because no one explained:

• how the benefits work together
• how medical evidence must be framed
• or why strong documentation changes outcomes

If you’re struggling to work because of service-connected conditions, this isn’t about “extra income.”
It’s about financial stability, medical support, and protecting your future.

The difference isn’t luck.

It’s understanding the system — and submitting evidence the right way.

⬇️ Read the caption. Ask the question. Get informed.

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