A veteran's VA disability compensation is not solely determined by the veteran's disability rating percentage. A veteran with dependents—a spouse, children, or parents—receives significantly higher monthly disability payments than a…
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Many veterans don't realize that the VA provides additional compensation beyond the veteran's standard monthly disability payment. Veterans with severe, specific disabilities may qualify for Special Monthly Compensation (SMC), which…
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A veteran's initial VA disability rating is not necessarily permanent. As a veteran ages or as service-connected conditions worsen, a veteran may qualify for a higher disability rating and increased…
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A 100% Permanent and Total (P&T) rating represents the highest level of VA disability recognition. Veterans with a 100% P&T rating receive maximum monthly disability compensation and qualify for numerous…
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Many veterans are confused about how VA disability ratings work when they have multiple service-connected conditions. If a veteran has a 40% rating for back pain and a 20% rating…
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Vision loss and eye conditions are common service-connected disabilities among veterans. Combat-related eye injuries from blast fragments or projectiles, long-term vision problems from environmental exposures, age-related vision decline exacerbated by…
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Sleep apnea and other sleep disorders affect a substantial percentage of veterans, yet many veterans don't realize these conditions qualify for VA disability compensation. A veteran might struggle with sleep…
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Hearing loss and tinnitus are the two most prevalent disabilities among veterans receiving VA disability compensation. More veterans claim benefits for hearing loss and tinnitus than for any other condition,…
Read MoreBack pain and musculoskeletal injuries are the most frequently claimed disabilities among veterans. From military training and heavy equipment carrying to vehicle accidents and direct combat injuries, the physical demands…
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One of the most valuable benefits in the VA disability system is the concept of "presumptive conditions." For certain veteran groups and specific environmental exposures, the VA presumes that particular…
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