If your hernia is related to your military service or another service-connected condition, you may be eligible for a hernia VA rating.
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 Benefits for Compartment Syndrome
The compartment syndrome VA rating is based on the severity of symptoms and is determined using varying diagnostic codes. This post explains.
VA Disability Benefits for Veterans with Breast Cancer
If you have service-connected breast cancer, you’re eligible for VA disability. You may also get increased benefits for cancer treatments.
Veterans Can Get a Persistent Depressive Disorder VA Rating
We explain what PDD is, the persistent depressive disorder VA rating, and how to handle a persistent depressive disorder C&P exam.
Getting a Secondary Service Connection for Medication Side Effects
If you have side effects from medicine used for a service-connected condition, you may qualify for VA disability for medicine side effects.
Can Veterans Get VA Disability for Alcoholism?
While the VA does not provide an alcoholism VA rating, alcohol misuse can affect VA disability benefits for conditions like PTSD.
Veterans Can Get a Costochondritis or Tietze Syndrome VA Rating
Veterans with Tietze syndrome or costochondritis caused by their military service may be eligible for a VA rating. Find out how.
Getting a TMJ VA Disability Rating
If you’re a veteran with a TMJ diagnosis or experiencing symptoms, you may be eligible for a TMJ VA rating.
VA Rating for Bruxism
This post explains the bruxism VA rating and how you may be able to qualify, particularly if you develop TMD.
The 5 Ways Veterans Can Get a Service Connection for VA Disability
Learn more about VA disability service connections for illness or injury caused or exacerbated by your military service.
VA Disability for Hemorrhoids
Veterans may qualify for a hemorrhoids VA rating as a primary service-connected condition, or VA disability for hemorrhoids secondary to IBS.
How to Get a Hearing Loss VA Rating
We explain how veterans can get a hearing loss VA rating, and how some veterans with hearing loss can qualify for special monthly compensation.
