Veterans make claims for tinnitus more than any other disability or impairment in the VA system. Veterans filed almost 160,000 claims for tinnitus in
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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)
Meniere’s Disease VA Disability Ratings
Veterans experience higher rates of hearing loss and tinnitus than the general population. In fact, hearing loss and tinnitus are the most claimed
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VA Disability Benefits for Sciatica and Similar Nerve Conditions
Sciatica refers to pain involving a problem with the sciatic nerve. The Sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the human body and extends from
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80% VA Disability Ratings and Compensation
When veterans file a disability claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), a claims adjuster assigns a VA disability rating based on the
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70% VA Disability Rating and Compensation
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides tax-free monthly compensation benefits to veterans who have a long-term or permanent disability that
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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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VA Disability Ratings for Shin Splints
The Mayo Clinic describes shin splints as persistent pain in the large bone of the lower leg known as the tibia. Shin splints are common
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VA Disability Ratings for Arthritis Conditions
Arthritis is the most common disability and affects 52.5 million adults in the United States, or one in every five. There are two main types of
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VA Disability Ratings for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a painful foot condition caused by inflammation deep within the fascia of the sole of the foot. Doctors and patients sometimes
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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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VA Disability Benefits for Anemia
Anemia is a blood disorder that causes extreme fatigue and weakness. Having this condition can make it challenging to complete everyday tasks, much
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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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