Degenerative disc disease is a painful spinal condition that can affect daily life. If you developed degenerative disc disease as a result of military
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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)
Why You Need a Copy of Your VA Decision Letter and Rating
The rating decision is the most significant portion of the VA disability benefits claims process. Once the United States Department of Veterans
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Pes Planus is a condition of the foot in which the arches on the inside of your foot are flattened, allowing the entire sole of your foot to touch the
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Migraines are a common condition among former military service members. Migraines often occur secondary to other injuries and illnesses like traumatic
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Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition associated with repetitive motion that affects the wrist range of motion and hands of countless veterans. If you
Learn MoreVA Disability Ratings for Vertigo
What is Vertigo? Vertigo is a balance disorder caused by an infection or diseases of the ear and inner ear. This balance disorder is very specific
Learn MoreVA Disability Rating for Rotator Cuff Repair and Shoulder Bursitis
The Department of Veterans Affairs sees many VA disability claims for orthopedic impairments like severe shoulder issues, back problems, legs, arms,
Learn MoreVA Disability for Psoriasis, Eczema and Skin Conditions
Many Gulf War veterans who experienced exposure to chemical hazards and environmental hazards while on active duty are now suffering through
Learn MoreVA Disability Ratings for Heart Disease
In this post, we will focus on VA service-connected compensation ratings for heart disease in general. You need to know what VA needs to have in
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This post will outline the basics of GERD and how service-connection VA disability benefits may be possible under the VA schedule of ratings, despite
Learn MoreVA 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
Learn More2022 VA Disability Rates and Compensation
If you were wounded or injured or became sick as a result of your military service, you may be entitled to VA disability compensation. This benefit is
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