Gout is an inflammatory disorder caused by an accumulation of uric acid in the joints. The body needs uric acid to break down purines that are found
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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)
VA Math & How to Calculate Your Combined Disability Rating
How VA Math Works The combined rating is the rating that the VA uses to determine compensation payments and access to other benefits. It’s
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VA Disability Rating for Hip Pain
Hip pain is a general symptom that can have any number of root causes. The type of hip pain that you have will depend on where the discomfort is and
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Chronic B-Cell Leukemia and VA Disability Benefits
Chronic B cell leukemia, also known as chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), is a type of cancer that affects the white blood cell count. There are two
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VA Rating for IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
In previous posts, my colleagues and I have written about Gulf War Syndrome, and the requirements for Gulf War Veterans to be entitled to service
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VA Benefits for Tinnitus | Most Claimed Disability!
Veterans make claims for tinnitus more than any other disability in the VA system. Veterans filed almost 160,000 claims for tinnitus just in 2015
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VA Disability Ratings for GERD Explained
VA Disability Benefits and Ratings for GERD: What Veterans Should Know Among gastrointestinal disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a
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How to Service Connect Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a serious chronic illness that is common with the United States general population and especially veterans. Studies
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VA Ratings for Intervertebral Disc Syndrome
What is Intervertebral Disc Syndrome Intervertebral Disc Syndrome (also known as IVDS) is a back condition involving the intervertebral disc or disc
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VA Rating for Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is characterized by the need to move the legs, usually at night or after you’ve been sitting for a long time. Sometimes
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VA Disability Ratings for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
What is a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)? Traumatic brain injury is defined as a disruption in the way the brain normally functions caused by a blow,
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VA Disability Benefits for Erectile Dysfunction
How is Erectile Dysfunction defined? Erectile dysfunction, or ED, is the inability to have or sustain an erection in sexual intercourse. Many
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