The Disability 70% of Vets Have (And How You Can Now Claim It)

A new federal court case may change how the VA handles something affecting over 70% of veterans. In this episode I break down Adams v. Collins, a landmark 2025 decision that redefines how the VA evaluates obesity as a disability. If your weight gain is linked to PTSD, chronic pain, medications, or other service-connected conditions, this ruling could qualify you for VA benefits that were previously inaccessible. I cover what caused the legal shift, what “functional impairment of earning capacity” means, and the steps veterans should take now to take advantage of this opportunity.