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How to Get a VA Disability Rating for Knee Arthritis

Knee arthritis: 38 CFR Diagnostic Code: 5003, 5010 Typical Rating Range: 10% to 60% (with 100% ratings possible for severe cases with significantly...

What to Do if You Got Turned Down for a Lumbosacral Strain VA Rating

38 CFR: Lumbosacral strain Criteria: One or more disc herniations accompanied by nerve irritation or compression Diagnostic Code: 5237 Typical...

Increase Your VA Rating with These 3 Simple Steps

The VA can feel like a monstrous, mysterious machine. All you know is that you served your country, you got hurt in the process, you were promised...

Will Employment Hurt My Chances of Getting a VA Disability Rate Increase?

If you’re filing a claim to increase your VA disability rating (or applying for a VA disability rating for the first time), you may wonder if the...

VA Claim Denied? Why You Shouldn’t Get a Lawyer

It can be crushing when the VA denies your disability claim. This was the government that you worked to support and defend, and now you’re left to...

5 Steps for Getting a VA Rating for Tinnitus

Do you have a near-constant ringing in your ears? Maybe it is a buzzing noise or even a hissing sound? You aren’t alone. Tinnitus is the most common...

Can I Get a VA Rating for PTSD if I Wasn’t in Combat?

John was involved in a motor vehicle accident during military training that left him with nightmares and flashbacks. Jane was sexually assaulted in...

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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. These exposures are linked to many types of cancer, respiratory illnesses like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...

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 already know the condition affects much more than your mental state—it touches every aspect of your daily life. The good...

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 with ringing, buzzing, hissing, or clicking in your ears? If so, you're not alone. Tinnitus is one of the most commonly...

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, sending you back to your doctor or military record to dig up more evidence to support your claim. Finally, your claim was...

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 (DBQs). These forms play a powerful role in helping the VA evaluate your condition and determine your eligibility for...