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Respiratory System

Articles about VA disability benefits for veterans with service-connected respiratory conditions.

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Pleurisy VA Rating

August 18, 2026 by Neil Woods

In this article we discuss what pleurisy is, how veterans can connect the condition to military service, and how a pleuritis VA rating is evaluated.

Filed under: Respiratory System

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Veterans Can Get a VA Disability Rating for Pulmonary Embolism

July 2, 2026 by Neil Woods

We explain what a PE is, how the VA assigns a pulmonary embolism VA rating, and commonly related conditions.

Filed under: Cardiovascular, Respiratory System

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Nasal Polyps VA Disability Rating

March 24, 2026 by Neil Woods

A nasal polyps VA disability rating is determined based on the service-connected condition that caused them, such as rhinitis, sinusitis, or asthma.

Filed under: Respiratory System

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Understanding the VA Rating for Asthma

June 3, 2025 by Neil Woods

If you’re a veteran with asthma you believe is related to your military service, you may qualify for an asthma VA rating.

Filed under: Burn Pits, Respiratory System

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VA Disability for Mesothelioma

April 22, 2025 by Neil Woods

Veterans who were exposed to asbestos while serving in the military may qualify for VA disability for mesothelioma exposure and related health conditions.

Filed under: Cancer, Respiratory System, Toxic Exposure

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VA Disability for Veterans Exposed to Asbestos in Service

March 25, 2025 by Neil Woods

Veterans who developed a health condition from military asbestos exposure may be eligible for compensation from the VA.

Filed under: Respiratory System, Toxic Exposure

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Understanding the Tuberculosis VA Rating

March 6, 2025 by Neil Woods

Veterans with tuberculosis can receive a tuberculosis VA rating, and in some cases, the condition is presumptive to military service. Learn more.

Filed under: Respiratory System

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Veterans Can Get VA Disability for a Deviated Septum

February 4, 2025 by Neil Woods

If you are a veteran with a deviated septum from an injury to the face during service, you may qualify for a deviated septum VA rating.

Filed under: Respiratory System

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The Connection Between Agent Orange and Lung Cancer

December 30, 2024 by Neil Woods

If you were exposed to Agent Orange during service and developed lung cancer, you may qualify for Agent Orange lung cancer VA benefits.

Filed under: Agent Orange, Cancer, Respiratory System

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What is the VA Rating for Sinusitis?

August 13, 2024 by Neil Woods

If you are a veteran with chronic sinusitis, you may be eligible for a sinusitis VA rating. Read this article to learn more.

Filed under: Burn Pits, Respiratory System

Granulomatous Disease VA Rating

January 24, 2024 by Neil Woods

If you’re a veteran with granulomatous disease, you may be owed VA disability benefits. This post explains how the VA handles and rates the condition.

Filed under: Burn Pits, Respiratory System

Getting Your VA Disability Benefits for COPD

January 17, 2024 by Neil Woods

We explain how veterans develop COPD because of military service, how the VA rates COPD, and what veterans can do if their COPD keeps them from working.

Filed under: Burn Pits, Respiratory System

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