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Welcome to The Veterans Disability Nexus, where we provide unique insights and expertise on medical evidence related to VA-rated disabilities. Leah Bucholz, a US Army Veteran, Physician Assistant, & former Compensation & Pension Examiner shares her knowledge related to Independent Medical Opinions often referred to as Nexus Letters in support of your pursuit of VA Disability every Tuesday & Wednesday at 7AM Central. Take control of your medical evidence related to your benefits and visit https://podcast.prestigeveteranmctx.info/veteran/ for more information and to connect directly with us! Language: en Genres: Government, Health & Fitness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Why Some Veterans Feel Sick Even When Medical Tests Look Normal
Episode 252
Tuesday, 28 April, 2026
Many veterans experience ongoing symptoms such as fatigue, pain, dizziness, or brain fog—even when medical tests appear normal. This can be frustrating and confusing, especially when routine lab work and imaging fail to identify a clear cause.In this episode, we explore why some veterans continue to feel unwell despite normal test results. We discuss how chronic stress, trauma exposure, nervous system dysregulation, and complex physiological changes can contribute to real physical symptoms that may not always appear on standard diagnostic tests.We also examine how the body’s stress response system, inflammation, and long-term environmental exposures may play a role in unexplained illness. Understanding these mechanisms can help explain why symptoms are real even when traditional medical testing doesn’t provide clear answers.This episode aims to provide insight into the science behind unexplained symptoms and why some veterans may struggle with health concerns that are difficult to diagnose.Why some veterans experience symptoms despite normal medical testsThe role of the nervous system and chronic stressHow trauma can affect physical healthInflammation and long-term physiological changesWhy some conditions are difficult to detect with standard testingUnderstanding complex health symptoms in veterans
