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VA Rating for Brain Tumors

June 9, 2022 by Neil Woods

Exposure to toxins during military service has been linked to brain cancer. Veterans can get a malignant or benign brain tumor VA rating.

Filed under: Cancer

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Three Ways to Go from a 90% to 100% VA Rating

June 2, 2022 by Neil Woods

If you are a veteran with a 90% VA rating, this article could help you increase your benefits by more than $1,300 a month.

Filed under: 100% VA Rating, Lists; Tips; and Tricks, Veterans Disability Appeals Process

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How to Claim Secondary Service Connection for a VA Disability

May 31, 2022 by Neil Woods

Veterans can receive VA rating for any health condition that is medically related to a service-connected condition. But you won’t find a list of secondary conditions. This article explains why.

Filed under: VA Disability Application Process, VA Policies, Veterans Disability Appeals Process

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What VA Disability Benefits Evidence Will I Need?

May 27, 2022 by Neil Woods

There is a lot of evidence needed to have a strong VA disability case. We’ll help you gather it and present it to the VA clearly.

Filed under: VA Disability Application Process, Veterans Disability Appeals Process

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Will My VA Rating Be Protected When I Turn 55?

May 19, 2022 by Neil Woods

If your VA disability isn’t given a permanent rating, you’ll have periodic future exams so the VA can make sure you still need benefits.

Filed under: VA Policies

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What is the VA Evidence Intake Center?

May 13, 2022 by Neil Woods

When you file a VA claim or submit an appeal for a rating decision, you will get mail from the Evidence Intake Center. Here’s what you need to know about the EIC.

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Will the VA Reduce My Rating?

May 10, 2022 by Neil Woods

The VA can reexamine your service-connected disability rating every 2 to 5 years unless your rating is permanent or protected. After a reevaluation, the VA can decide to leave your rating alone, increase it, or even decrease it. Read more to learn what you need to know.

Filed under: VA Policies, Veterans Disability Appeals Process

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What is the Difference Between 100% VA Disability and P&T?

May 6, 2022 by Neil Woods

The biggest difference between 100% and P&T is that the VA schedules reexaminations for veterans in one case but not the other.

Filed under: 100% VA Rating, VA Policies

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What Are the VA Disability Ratings for Back Pain?

April 28, 2022 by Neil Woods

The VA rates back pain by how much the spine is affected and the severity of movement loss. Read on to understand VA ratings for back pain.

Filed under: Chronic Pain, Musculoskeletal System

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Help for Veterans Who Experienced Sexual Assault during Military Service

April 21, 2022 by Neil Woods

Although there is no MST VA rating, veterans who experienced MST may be eligible for VA disability due to conditions caused by MST.

Filed under: Mental Health Conditions, Military Sexual Trauma VA Disability

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What is a VA Effective Date?

April 14, 2022 by Neil Woods

A wrong effective date can result in months or years of lost benefits, which can add up to tens of thousands of dollars. Learn how to make sure you have the earliest possible effective date.

Filed under: VA Disability Application Process, VA Policies

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How to Read a VA Rating Decision

April 12, 2022 by Neil Woods

When the VA finishes processing your claim, you will receive a rating decision in the mail. This article explains how to read and understand it.

Filed under: VA Disability Application Process, Veterans Disability Appeals Process

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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:

Screenshot of two ratings entered in the calculator. The first is Left arm at 20%. The second is a general VA disability at 40%.

Your result will appear below your selections. It includes the VA-calculated final rating as well as the rating before rounding, and your expected monthly payments.

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