Hagen McMenemy

Originally from Montgomery, AL, I proudly served as a paratrooper in the 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne), specializing as a parachute rigger. My academic journey led me to graduate from the University of Alabama with a degree in public relations. Currently residing in Detroit, MI, I channel my passion for the military and veterans into my writing endeavors, delving into topics that resonate with the experiences of those who have served.

Apr 8, 2026

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10 min read

Radiculopathy VA Ratings, DIC Benefits, and What Families Should Know

Learn how VA rates radiculopathy and what veterans need to prove service connection, plus guidance from Hill & Ponton on how DIC benefits can increase for surviving families and the story of Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell.

Hagen McMenemy

Radiculopathy VA Ratings, DIC Benefits, and What Families Should Know

Tinnitus VA Ratings, VA Letter Pitfalls, and the Legacy of Lt. Michael P. Murphy

Navigating VA Infertility & Secondary Disability Claims

Heart Disease VA Ratings and Service Connection Strategies

Why Evidence Wins VA Disability Claims and How to Build a Strong File

VA Math, TDIU, and the Road to 100% Without the Guesswork

Knee Replacement Ratings, Foot Drop Symptoms, and the Story of Hershel “Woody” Williams

The Importance of Secondary Disabilities, the Reality of Tinnitus Claims, and the American Sniper

Important Information About Hypertension Secondary Conditions

Making the Most of Your C&P Exam

One Combat Veteran’s Fight for Her Comrades at Home, Plus Paths to 100% VA Disability and TDIU Factors Explained

The Sailor Who Stood His Ground at Pearl Harbor, How VA Rates Depression, and What to Know About PTSD Claims

The Marksman Who Turned the Tide, VA Disability Ratings for Diabetes, and When 100% is Possible

Remembering Ross A. McGinnis and Understanding VA Back Pay

The Soldier Who Refused a False Narrative, Secondary Claims for Depression, and Demystifying Mental Health Exams

The Fighter Pilot Who Led From the Front, When the VA Reexamines Your Disability, and Tips for a Successful C&P Exam

The Iwo Jima Hero, Sleep Apnea Benefits Explained, and Building Claims That Win

The Marine Who Never Stopped Fighting, VA Ratings for Plantar Fasciitis, and How to Lock In Your Protected Rating

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: Honoring Courage That Endures

The Valor of PFC Domingo Silvas, Unlocking SMC-T Benefits, and Helping Veterans with Severe TBI

Agent Orange Benefits Explained, Secondary Claims, and One Marine’s Journey of Courage and Healing

Master Sergeant Perry Brewer’s Quiet Heroism, What to Know About Permanent and Total VA Disability, and Hidden Veteran Perks

The Marksman of the Meuse-Argonne, Understanding Agent Orange Claims, and How Secondary Conditions Boost VA Ratings.

Veterans Day: Reflection, Resilience, and the Ongoing Duty of Remembrance

The Power of Buddy Statements, DIC Enhanced Rates, and One Wife’s Tribute to Combat Medic Joshua Hart

The V.E.T.S. Advantage by Hill & Ponton

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