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Can Your Toxic Exposure Screening Help You Get a VA Disability Increase?

Did your military service expose you to hazards like burn pits, contaminated water, or chemical spills? If so, your long-term health may be at risk....

How to Strengthen Your VA Disability Claim for Schizophrenia

38 CFR § 4.130 Diagnostic code: 9201 Typical Rating Range: 0%,10%, 30%, 50%, 70%, 100% If you're a veteran living with schizophrenia, you...

How to Apply for a VA Disability Increase for Insomnia Secondary to Tinnitus

38 CFR § 4.130, Insomnia (rated as a mental health condition) Typical Rating Range: 0%,10%, 30%, 50%, 70%, 100% Are you a veteran dealing...

VA Disability Claim Approved? How to Make the Most of Retroactive Pay

You submitted your disability claim to the VA and then you waited…and waited. Along the way, the VA may have even requested more information,...

Do I Need to Submit a DBQ for My VA Claim?

If you're filing a VA disability claim or seeking an increase in your current rating, you've likely heard about Disability Benefits Questionnaires...

Will Your VA Disability Benefits Ever Expire?

After receiving your VA disability rating, it's natural to wonder how long your benefits will last. Maybe you've even heard troubling stories of...

Can You Get a VA Disability Increase for Medication Side Effects?

Medication side effects can be just as debilitating as the conditions they treat. From weight gain and sexual dysfunction to liver damage and...

Do You Qualify for the VA’s 70/40 Rule for TDIU?

Understanding how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) calculates your disability benefits can feel like trying to decode a secret language. One...

Understanding How to Get Permanent and Total Disability from the VA

If you’re navigating the VA disability system, you may have heard the phrase “Permanent and Total Disability” or seen “P&T” used in...

What Are the Different Types of Service Connection for My VA Disability?

If you're filing for a VA rating increase, one of the most important concepts to understand is service connection. Without proving a connection...

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How to Deal With Unfavorable VA Medical Opinions

If you're applying for a VA disability increase, you'll likely get called in for a C&P exam. If the exam goes poorly, you could receive an unfavorable VA medical opinion. This usually means that the VA considers it "less likely than not" that your health condition...

Does the VA’s 5-Year Rule Impact Your PTSD Disability Rating?

If you've been receiving VA disability benefits for PTSD, you might worry that your rating could suddenly change—especially during a routine review. That's where the protection of the VA's five-year rule comes into play. This rule determines how the VA re-evaluates...

How to Take Your VA Disability Rating from 80 to 100

If you're currently rated at 80% by the VA, you're likely already feeling the weight of significant health challenges. But you may also be feeling the financial pinch that comes with not yet reaching 100%. That final 20% can be the hardest climb, but it's also the...

Can I Apply for VA Disability Benefits if I’ve Been Out of the Military for Years?

When you left the military, you might not have thought you needed disability benefits. Maybe you were young and healthy, eager to move on, or didn't even realize you were eligible. But years have passed, and the impact of your service has caught up with you. Now...

How to Increase Your VA Rating for Major Depressive Disorder

Depression: 38 CFR § 4.130 Diagnostic Codes: 9433, 9434, 9435 If you're living with major depressive disorder (MDD) as a result of your military service, you already know how deeply it can impact your daily life. But knowing that doesn't automatically translate into...