There are a few special cases in which the VA will provide a 100% rating for service-connected disabilities that do not otherwise meet the criteria
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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 Disability Ratings for Eye Conditions
Over 250,000 United States veterans are receiving disability compensation through the Department of Veterans Affairs for eye or vision conditions;
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When a veteran is injured or becomes ill due to active duty, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs will rate their disability on a
Learn MoreVA Disability Ratings for Reactive Airway Disease
Reactive airway disease (RAD) is a general term used to describe a group of respiratory conditions caused by exposure to various allergens or
Learn MoreVA Disability for Bacterial Lung Infections
Bacterial lung infections are inflammation of the lungs that various microorganisms can cause. It's common in Gulf War Veterans who have been exposed
Learn MoreVA Disability Ratings for Essential Tremors
VA disability rating for tremors can be a complicated process. There are many factors that VA considers when determining a rating, including the
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VA disability ratings are not always straightforward, leading to veterans getting denied compensation, especially when it is an orthopedic condition
Learn MoreVA Disability Ratings for Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is a common eye condition that affects many veterans. There are benefits and health care options available to veterans with
Learn MoreVA Rating for Chronic Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Did you know that if you have tuberculosis, you may be able to get VA disability benefits? This is a medical condition that the Department of Veterans
Learn MoreVA Ratings for Osteomyelitis
Veterans with osteomyelitis may be eligible for VA disability benefits under §4.43 Osteomyelitis. In plain English, VA is essentially saying that
Learn MoreVA Disability for Kidney Stones
Did you know that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rates kidney stones as a service-connected disability? If you have been diagnosed with
Learn MoreVA Ratings for Razor Bumps (Pseudofolliculitis barbae)
If you are a veteran who suffers from pseudofolliculitis barbae, also known as razor bumps, then you may be wondering how the condition is rated for
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