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Are Migraines Considered a Disability?
The highest VA disability rating for migraines is 50%. You might be thinking, “but mine are so bad I’m completely disabled!” You wouldn’t be alone, so we will discuss how to get more benefits later in this article. But for now, the severity of migraines is hard to diagnosis objectively from an outsider, which is one of the reasons the VA maxes out its rating for migraines at 50%.
How to Get a 100% VA Rating for PTSD Caused by MST
It is estimated that 1/4 women veterans and 1/100 male veterans experienced MST, according to the DAV. With this alarming statistic, it is crucial to
VA Claim Denied Not Service Connected: Top 3 Reasons Why
It can be extremely frustrating to prepare and file a VA disability claim, only to have your VA rating decision letter say something like: “VA
Will the VA Pay for Nursing Home Care?
Many veterans facing severe and worsening disabilities may worry that they won’t be able to take care of themselves. This often brings up the question
How to Get SSDI on Top of an Approved VA Claim
Nearly 4 million veterans live with a disability recognized by the VA. While the VA provides benefits intended to ease the financial burden you may
Secondary Conditions Linked to Flat Feet (Pes Planus)
Veterans who have pes planus (or “flat feet”) may be eligible for a VA disability rating. What many don’t know is that there are also
Fatty Liver: How Do I Claim This?
Fatty Liver Disease (FLD) dates to the dawn of the industrial revolution – when food started to be processed more abundantly while demand for hard
Are you overlooking high blood pressure, Veterans?
High blood pressure is also called hypertension and is not called the “Silent Killer” for nothing. The only time that symptoms might show is when
3 Reasons Why Your VA Claim is taking so long!
How many times have you wondered to yourself why is my VA Claim is taking so long?! This is the second most asked question concerning
Deferred Rating: What do I do if My VA Claim is Deferred?
For the most part, VA ratings are simply used to tell the veteran “accepted” or “denied”, but in some cases, it is possible to receive
How the VA Rates Chronic Migraines
More veterans experience migraines than the average civilian, which makes understanding how the VA rates chronic migraines a necessary topic for millions of vets. Hint –
How does the VA rate Fibromyalgia?
First, let’s discuss how the VA rates Fibromyalgia for Veterans diagnosed. Fibromyalgia is a disease that causes pain and sensitivity throughout the entire body. The pain must
VA Treatment for Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a severe condition that affects your eyesight. Regular visits to your eye care specialist can catch the debilitation condition early, and if directions
Options for Veterans with Lupus
Due to the factors that veterans are exposed to in service, many have a higher chance of developing Lupus. While there is no way to
How do I Win a VA Claim Secondary to Tinnitus?
Congratulations! Your Tinnitus is recognized by the VA as service-connected. But what can you claim next? Tinnitus is the MOST COMMON DISABILITY claimed by veterans
How to Increase VA Disability Rating for PTSD in 3 Steps
In this post, I’m sharing my simple, 3-step process so disabled veterans with a current PTSD rating can learn how to increase VA disability rating
How the VA Handles Back Pay
So you’ve had your claim approved but it’s been some time since you first filed for your disability benefits. The question now is, do you
Can I Be Rated for Asthma AND Sleep Apnea?
While sleep apnea and asthma often can be linked as respiratory disorders, their symptoms are different enough that many veterans wonder if they can receive