When a veteran is injured or becomes ill due to active duty, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs will rate their disability on a
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VA Disability Ratings for Knee Pain Disabilities
Pain is one of the most common causes of disability in the United States. However, it is often difficult to prove that pain is the cause of
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The Bilateral Factor & Your VA Disability Rating
When rating a veteran's disability for monthly compensation benefits, the Department of Veterans Affairs considers a number of factors. Every
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Legacy Review of the VA DRO Process (Decision Review Officer)
In 2019, the Appeals Modernization Act was put into action. However, the Department of Veterans Affairs is still dealing with a significant backlog of
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VA Range of Motion Chart for Back Ratings and trouble with Spine
NEW! Listen to this blog by pressing the "Play" button below! If you experienced a back injury during active duty, or an injury that later
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What are VA Permanent and Total Ratings?
NEW! Listen to this blog by pressing the “Play” button below! When a former service member makes a disability claim through the United States
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Combat Veteran Benefits You May Qualify For (Hill & Ponton)
Combat veterans are typically given a little more leeway when it comes to submitting a VA disability claim for veterans benefits and having to prove
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PTSD and Vietnam Veterans
Recent studies have found a high prevalence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among Vietnam War veterans. Even decades after the war,
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How VA Math and Combined Ratings Work
The combined rating is the rating that the department of veterans affairs uses to determine va compensation payments and access to other benefits.
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What is a Deferred VA Claim?
The “Other Rating Decisions” Issued by the VA A rating decision is issued by the VA after they have considered the veteran’s claim. Typically, a
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Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC)
Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) is an amount of money that a combat veteran receives each month in addition to whatever benefits they are
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PTSD Stressor Verification: Getting PTSD Service Connection (LETTER SAMPLE)
Stressor Verification: PTSD Stressor Letter Sample for VA Claims Some individuals that experience a traumatic event develop post-traumatic stress
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