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Is There a VA Rating for Tennis Elbow?

February 2, 2022 by Neil Woods

If you developed tennis elbow during your military service, you could get a tennis elbow VA rating and a monthly payment.

Filed under: Musculoskeletal System

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How Does the VA Rate Foot Drop?

January 28, 2022 by Neil Woods

If you have trouble lifting your foot and you believe the problem is related to your military service, you may be eligible for benefits for a condition called foot drop.

Filed under: Musculoskeletal System, Neurological System

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Are There VA Benefits for Smoking?

January 19, 2022 by Neil Woods

This post explains if veterans can get a VA disability rating for smoking or the conditions smoking causes.

Filed under: Cancer, Respiratory System

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What Does a Veterans Disability Attorney Need to Take Your Case?

January 11, 2022 by Neil Woods

What documents does a veterans disability lawyer need?

Filed under: Lists; Tips; and Tricks

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2021 Veterans Year in Review

January 7, 2022 by Neil Woods

Did the VA make any progress with the claims backlog? What is being done about burn pits? Wasn’t there something about CPAP machines? Find out in this roundup of the news that affected veterans the most last year.

Filed under: Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA)

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How Do I Get a Copy of My DD214?

December 14, 2021 by Neil Woods

If you ever need VA benefits of any kind – disability benefits, health benefits, or retirement – the first document you will need is your DD214.

Filed under: VA Disability Application Process

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Effects of Sleep Deprivation in the Military

December 9, 2021 by Neil Woods

Active-duty service members don’t get enough sleep. That can lead to sleep disorders which can contribute to major mental and physical health issues.

Filed under: Mental Health Conditions, Sleep

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Power of Attorney for VA Disability Benefits

December 7, 2021 by Neil Woods

Why does a VA disability lawyer ask you to sign a power of attorney form? How can it help you?

Filed under: VA Policies, Veterans Disability Appeals Process

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2022 VA Disability Rate Increase and Ratings Tables

November 30, 2021 by Neil Woods

Veterans receiving VA disability benefits will see a 5.9% increase in their monthly compensation next year.

Filed under: VA Policies

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Native American Veterans Benefits Guide

November 15, 2021 by Neil Woods

We discuss the VA benefits available to Native American veterans and how they can apply.

Filed under: Lists; Tips; and Tricks

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VA Disability Benefits for Arthritis in the Ankle

November 2, 2021 by Neil Woods

Military service can take a toll on your ankles and eventually lead to ankle arthritis. This post explains the VA rating for ankle arthritis.

Filed under: Musculoskeletal System

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What Does It Take To Get a 70% PTSD VA Rating?

October 29, 2021 by Neil Woods

Veterans diagnosed with PTSD who are living in a nearly constant state of panic or depression and struggling at work and home qualify for 70% VA disability.

Filed under: Mental Health Conditions, PTSD

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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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