Vets with heart conditions that require heart stents, valve replacement, pacemakers, or coronary bypass may be eligible for a VA rating for heart surgery.
VA Disability Benefits
These are articles about how to navigate the VA's complex processes, receiving VA disability compensation for service-connected conditions, and other veterans benefits.
VA Disability for Vein Conditions Like Varicose Veins
Vein disorders can affect veterans who were immobile for long periods during service. Learn more about varicose veins VA disability ratings.
VA Disability for Crohn’s Disease
We explain what Crohn’s disease is, what factors can contribute to developing Crohn’s, and how you can earn VA disability for Crohn’s disease.
Getting a VA Rating for Liver Disease
Liver disease is common among veterans. If you have a service-connected liver condition, you deserve a VA disability rating for liver disease.
What is the 2024 VA Disability Payment Schedule?
Direct deposits for VA disability payments are made on the first of every month unless it falls on a weekend or a federal holiday.
VA Disability for PFAS Water Contamination
Veterans who were exposed to contaminated water during their service could be eligible for PFAS VA disability and ratings for their related conditions.
How Veterans Can Protect Themselves from Veteran Disability Fraud
Veterans experience cybercrime at a higher rate than civilians. It’s important to understand how to protect yourself against veteran scams.
Getting VA Disability for Hip Pain and Related Conditions
If you have hip pain because of an in-service injury or related service-connected condition, you may be eligible for VA disability compensation.
VA Disability for Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal cancer is a serious diagnosis. Veterans with this condition may qualify for a VA disability rating for esophageal cancer.
VA Disability for Thoracolumbar Spine Conditions
Veterans can receive thoracolumbar spine VA ratings for conditions resulting from military service like spinal arthritis, DDD, spinal stenosis, and more.
Herniated Disc VA Rating
If your military service caused or worsened a bulging or herniated disc, you may be eligible for a herniated disc VA rating.
Getting VA Disability for Wrist Pain and Other Wrist Conditions
If you’re a veteran with wrist pain, it’s important to understand what conditions affect the wrist and how to get a wrist pain VA rating.
