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Veterans Can Get a Persistent Depressive Disorder VA Rating

June 27, 2024 by Neil Woods

We explain what PDD is, the persistent depressive disorder VA rating, and how to handle a persistent depressive disorder C&P exam.

Filed under: Mental Health Conditions

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Getting a Secondary Service Connection for Medication Side Effects

June 25, 2024 by Neil Woods

If you have side effects from medicine used for a service-connected condition, you may qualify for VA disability for medicine side effects.

Filed under: VA Policies

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Can Veterans Get VA Disability for Alcoholism?

June 20, 2024 by Neil Woods

While the VA does not provide an alcoholism VA rating, alcohol misuse can affect VA disability benefits for conditions like PTSD.

Filed under: Mental Health Conditions, PTSD

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VIDEO: Why the VA Reduces Ratings and What You Can Do About It

June 18, 2024 by Neil Woods

Why does the VA reduce ratings, and what can you do about it? VA disability lawyer Cecilia Ton explains.

Filed under: VA Policies, Veterans Disability Appeals Process

Veterans Can Get a Costochondritis or Tietze Syndrome VA Rating

June 13, 2024 by Neil Woods

Veterans with Tietze syndrome or costochondritis caused by their military service may be eligible for a VA rating. Find out how.

Filed under: Chronic Pain, Musculoskeletal System

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Getting a TMJ VA Disability Rating

June 11, 2024 by Neil Woods

If you’re a veteran with a TMJ diagnosis or experiencing symptoms, you may be eligible for a TMJ VA rating.

Filed under: Dental and Oral, Musculoskeletal System

VA Rating for Bruxism

June 6, 2024 by Neil Woods

This post explains the bruxism VA rating and how you may be able to qualify, particularly if you develop TMD.

Filed under: Dental and Oral, Musculoskeletal System

The 5 Ways Veterans Can Get a Service Connection for VA Disability

May 30, 2024 by Neil Woods

Learn more about VA disability service connections for illness or injury caused or exacerbated by your military service.

Filed under: VA Disability Application Process, VA Policies

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VA Disability for Hemorrhoids

May 28, 2024 by Neil Woods

Veterans may qualify for a hemorrhoids VA rating as a primary service-connected condition, or VA disability for hemorrhoids secondary to IBS.

Filed under: Digestive System

How to Get a Hearing Loss VA Rating

May 23, 2024 by Neil Woods

We explain how veterans can get a hearing loss VA rating, and how some veterans with hearing loss can qualify for special monthly compensation.

Filed under: Ears and Hearing

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Getting a VA Disability Rating for Light Sensitivity (Photophobia)

May 21, 2024 by Neil Woods

Although veterans can’t get a photophobia VA rating, this post explains more about how the condition may help increase your VA rating.

Filed under: Eyes and Vision, Neurological System

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VA Disability Claims for Chloracne

May 15, 2024 by Neil Woods

Your acne may be related to your service and toxic exposure. Read on to understand chloracne, Agent Orange, and the connection between them.

Filed under: Agent Orange, Skin

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Injuries to the arms and legs are entered separately from other ratings to account for the VA's bilateral factor. Here is an example of how our calculator works for a veteran with a 20% rating for a left hand injury and a 40% PTSD rating:

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