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Rhinitis VA Rating Guide for Veterans
Getting the proper rhinitis VA rating can make a significant difference in your monthly compensation and access to VA benefits. Whether you suffer from allergic, bacterial, or granulomatous rhinitis, understanding how the VA assigns ratings based on severity, obstruction, and related complications is essential to securing the benefits you rightfully deserve. This post explains the […]
7 VA Secondary Conditions to Lower Back Pain
Living with lower back pain doesn’t just affect your spine; it can also trigger or exacerbate other health issues throughout your body. The VA recognizes these as secondary service-connected conditions, which means you may be entitled to additional disability compensation. In this post, we’ll examine how the VA rates lower back pain, highlight 7 VA […]
Anxiety VA Ratings and Service Connection
Many veterans experience anxiety after service, whether from combat exposure, stressful environments, or the challenges of transition. The VA recognizes several types of anxiety disorders and rates them based on how much they affect your social and occupational impairment. This Veteran’s Guide explains how the VA rates anxiety, the fastest way to file a claim, […]
Sciatica VA Ratings Guide Understanding VA Benefits for Sciatic Nerve Conditions
Sciatica isn’t just back pain; for many veterans, it’s a condition that makes walking, standing, or even sitting unbearable. The VA does offer disability compensation, but your sciatica VA rating depends on how severe your symptoms are and the strength of evidence you provide. In this guide, we’ll explain how the VA rates sciatica, what […]
5 VA Secondary Conditions to Plantar Fasciitis
If you have service-connected plantar fasciitis, you may be entitled to more than just a rating for heel pain. Many veterans develop secondary conditions to plantar fasciitis, such as knee pain, hip pain, or back pain, that can be rated separately by the VA and increase your overall combined disability rating. Understanding which conditions […]
Plantar Fasciitis VA Ratings and Service Connection
If heel pain is limiting your mobility or quality of life, understanding how the VA rates plantar fasciitis is key to securing the benefits you rightfully deserve. The VA rates plantar fasciitis based on severity, whether one or both feet are affected, and whether it responds to treatment. With strong medical evidence, a current […]
GERD VA Ratings and Service Connection Explained
If you’re a veteran dealing with chronic acid reflux or heartburn tied to your military service, you may qualify for a GERD VA rating. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a long-term digestive condition where stomach acid or bile irritates the esophagus, causing symptoms like heartburn, regurgitation, chest pain, and difficulty swallowing. For many veterans, GERD […]
VA Disability for Chronic Kidney Disease Secondary to Hypertension
Many veterans don’t realize that chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be service-connected when it’s caused or aggravated by their service-connected hypertension (high blood pressure). In this post, we’ll show you how to qualify for VA disability for CKD secondary to hypertension, explain how the VA rates CKD under Diagnostic Code 7540, and outline the key […]
Qualifying for a VA Rating for Depression
If you’re a veteran experiencing depression, you may be eligible for VA disability compensation (even if your symptoms began after service). Depression is a serious medical condition that can significantly impact your daily functioning, relationships, and ability to work. You may qualify for a VA rating for depression from 0% to 100%, depending on symptom […]