An ovarian cyst is a pocket or sac that grows on the surface of the ovaries. Typically, cysts fill with fluid and then disappear without causing any
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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 Rating for Hysterectomy
If you are a female veteran who has had a hysterectomy to fully or partially remove your reproductive organs, you may be eligible for disability
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease that blocks the airways and makes it difficult to breathe. It causes the tubes and air
Learn MoreChronic Pain Syndrome & Your VA Disability Claim
Chronic pain can result from a number of injuries or conditions, making activities of daily living more challenging. If you were injured or fell ill
Learn MoreVA Disability Claims for Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
Epilepsy is a medical condition involving recurrent, unprovoked seizures. Seizures are defined as a period of abnormal electrical brain activity in
Learn MoreVA Disability Ratings for Spinal Stenosis
What is Spinal Stenosis? Spinal stenosis is a medical condition in which the passages through which your nerves travel through your spine become
Learn MoreVA Disability Ratings for Gout
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
Learn MoreChronic 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
Learn MoreVA 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
Learn MoreHow 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
Learn MoreVA 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
Learn MoreVA 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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