How Does The VA Rate Cancer? Cancer is a serious disease that can be debilitating. If you were diagnosed with cancer that can be linked to active
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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)
Multiple 0% VA Ratings and Non-Compensable Disabilities
When making a VA disability claim, veterans expect to receive a disability rating to determine their monthly compensation. However, there are
Learn MoreThe VA Rating Code Sheet – Demystifying Ratings and Compensation
When applying for disability compensation through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, each veteran will receive a rating decision.
Learn MoreVA Disability Rating for Hip Pain
The life of a soldier inherently invites physical exertion and wear-and-tear injuries. These in-service events can cause significant hip pain and
Learn MoreCan I Stop VA Rating Reductions On My Disability?
Many veterans fear having their ratings reduced. But what goes into a VA rating reduction on your VA disability benefits? If the VA finds that
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
Learn MoreVA 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
Learn MoreTotal and Permanent Disability VA Ratings: The Differences Between P&T and 100 Disability
Navigating the world of VA disability benefits can often be overwhelming for veterans. One key aspect to understand is the concept of Permanent
Learn MoreThe VA Wants to Reduce My Rating – Now What?
While it is easy to assume that once a veteran is awarded the correct rating with the correct effective date that the fight with the VA is now over,
Learn MoreFibromyalgia VA Disability Rating
Fibromyalgia is a reality that faces many brave men and women who have served our country. While the Department of Veterans Affairs does cover
Learn MoreUnderstanding the Link Between Asthma and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Veterans
For many veterans, health challenges arise as a direct result of their time in service. Among these challenges, respiratory issues, especially
Learn MoreHow the VA Rates Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is essentially a loss of bladder control. The severity can range from leaking urine when coughing or sneezing to a sudden urge to
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