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Can You Get More Than 100% VA Disability?
Yes, you can get more than 100% VA disability compensation—but not in the way most veterans think. The VA does not assign schedular ratings higher than 100%. However, you can be paid above... continue reading
Brain Tumor VA Rating: Active Cancer, Benign Tumors & Residuals Explained
If you’re a veteran dealing with a brain tumor, securing the appropriate VA disability rating is crucial for getting the compensation and benefits you’ve earned. The VA rates both... continue reading
Can VA Reduce My VA Rating If Medication Helps?
The VA cannot reduce your disability rating just because medication helps your symptoms. That is not how VA rating reductions are supposed to work. A lot of veterans got worried after VA... continue reading
Pulmonary Function Test VA Disability Guide (How the VA Uses PFT Results)
If you’re a veteran filing a VA disability claim for a respiratory condition, the VA will almost certainly rely on a pulmonary function test (PFT) to determine your rating. For many... continue reading
Metatarsalgia VA Rating (Diagnostic Code 5279): Maximum 10 Percent Explained
Metatarsalgia can turn something as simple as walking into a daily grind, especially after years of long marches, hard surfaces, and heavy gear. While the VA caps the metatarsalgia VA... continue reading
Case Study: Army Veteran Increases VA Disability Rating From 50% to 80% in Eight Months
Editor’s note: This VA disability case study is based on a real VA Claims Insider Elite Member experience. Certain identifying details have been withheld to protect the veteran’s... continue reading
Ulcerative Colitis VA Rating: How the VA Rates It from 10% to 100%
Living with ulcerative colitis is exhausting, especially when you’re dealing with unpredictable flare-ups and the VA disability process at the same time. Ulcerative colitis is a... continue reading
VA Appeal for Earlier Effective Date: How to Fix a Wrong VA Start Date & Get Back Pay
If you’ve received a VA disability decision but believe the effective date of VA compensation is incorrect, you can file a VA appeal for an earlier effective... continue reading
Pulmonary Embolism VA Rating: 0%–100% Explained
If you’re a veteran dealing with a pulmonary embolism, understanding your VA disability benefits is crucial to getting the compensation you deserve. A pulmonary embolism, often linked to... continue reading
Pseudofolliculitis Barbae VA Rating Explained: How the VA Rates Razor Bumps
Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) often starts with mandatory shaving during service, and for many, it doesn’t end when the uniform comes off. If you have a current diagnosis and... continue reading
Hemorrhoids VA Rating Explained (DC 7336): Eligibility, Ratings, and How to File
Hemorrhoids are a common but often overlooked condition linked to years of physical strain, prolonged sitting, and demanding service environments. When symptoms like bleeding, pain,... continue readingIMPORTANT LEGAL DISCLAIMER
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