The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently granted service-connected compensation to Vietnam veterans for heart disease. This is due to the
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The Schedular Rating system is also complex in its own way. The VA Disability Benefits system will assign a rating on a veteran's disability when a claim is filed based on evidence gathered and what the VA interprets using their rating criteria. They will generally rate in 10% increments starting from 0% to 100%. Receiving 100% disability ratings can be extraordinarily difficult for veterans who need it. The difference in compensation between 90% and 100% is astounding. In this section, we discuss different medical conditions and how the VA rates those conditions. If you're looking for more information on VA Benefits as a whole, you can check out our VA Disability Benefits section.
Here are our Top 10 VA Disability Ratings blogs:
- How To Get 100% VA Disability Rating
- What are VA Permanent and Total Ratings?
- VA Rating Code Sheets (Key Resource)
- Protected VA Disability Ratings and VA Rules
- 2020 VA Disability Rates and Compensation
- Understanding Your VA Rating Decision
- VA Math & How to Calculate Your Combined Disability Rating
- Can I Stop VA Rating Reductions On My Disability?
- VA Disability Ratings for Back Pain and Spinal Arthritis
- VA Disability Ratings for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
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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2021 VA Disability Rates and Compensation
What is VA Disability Compensation? If you were wounded or injured or became sick as a result of your military service, you may be entitled to VA
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VA Disability for Shrapnel Wounds (Benefits and Rating)
VA Benefits for Shrapnel Injuries If you experienced a gunshot wound or injury from an explosive during military service, you may have shrapnel
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How VA TBI Ratings Are Evaluated for Compensation
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is one of the most common injuries found in former combat veterans. In fact, health officials have noticed an uptick in
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How does the VA rate Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy?
What Is The VA Disability Rating for Peripheral Neuropathy? Peripheral neuropathy is a common condition that can make daily tasks more challenging.
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How the VA Rates Migraine Headaches
Migraines and VA Disability: How the VA Rates Migraine Headaches Migraines can be debilitating, affecting your ability to work or complete daily
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VA Disability Ratings for Kidney Disease
Kidney disease is a serious medical condition that can affect your overall health. If you have kidney disease that resulted from your time in military
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VA Benefits for FSAD (Female Sexual Arousal Disorder)
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) began the process of updating its Schedule for Rating Disabilities in September 2017. In May
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Service Connecting Migraines and Secondary Conditions (VA Benefits)
VA Secondary Conditions to Migraines Migraines are a common condition among former military service members. This condition often occurs secondary to
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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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VA Rating for TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint)
What Is The VA Rating for TMJ Disorder? Veterans living with temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD, may be eligible for disability benefits
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