Category: VA Benefits Eligibility

There are a number of conditions that the VA considers unratable. This is due to several factors considered. The first and most obvious is that the condition is not considered service-connected and... continue reading

One of the reasons why sleep apnea in veterans is such a hot topic is because, according to the VA statistics, three out four veterans get denied their sleep apnea claims yearly! That’s an... continue reading

Are you looking to apply for a VA Rating for sleep apnea? Sleep apnea claims with the VA have spiked over the past decade, at one point being the most prevalent service-connected respiratory... continue reading

It's on many Veterans' minds...how to get benefits for anxiety.As of 2016, an estimated 20 percent of veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan suffered from anxiety, stress, or depression.  From... continue reading

It is important that we understand mental health in Veterans and what next steps may look like. Mental health dominates every aspect of human life, and it controls the way we interact with our... continue reading

In this post, we'll explain the different PTSD MST VA rating percentages and how the VA rates MST.  Military Sexual Trauma (MST) frequently leads to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and... continue reading

Veterans, in this post, I break down the VA Rating for PTSD and Depression. VA claims for PTSD and Depression are rated on the same general scale according to CFR 38, Part 4, Schedule for Rating... continue reading

Over the years, we've seen IBS for VA Disability get denied as it can be a challenging illness to prove as service-connected. On the other hand, if it is approved, more often than not, the rating... continue reading

Hi Veterans, in this blog post, I've broken down the Duty MOS Noise Exposure Listing by branch of service, officer versus enlisted, job title, and the probability of noise exposure to help you with... continue reading

Did you know that you can apply for VA claims for your feet?! The question that typically follows is "How can I get service connected disability for my feet?" There are so many unfiled claims for... continue reading

Keep reading to learn more about benefits for Blue Water Vets! Have you ever met a Navy Veteran who served off the shores of Vietnam who worked on the flight deck of a Navy Vessel during the late... continue reading