Major depressive disorder is a prevalent service-connected disability affecting thousands of veterans receiving VA disability compensation. Many veterans develop depression during or after military service due to combat exposure, military…
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Many veterans receive only a portion of the VA disability compensation they're entitled to. Some veterans accept initial ratings without understanding they could file for rating increases. Other veterans fail…
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Anxiety disorders are prevalent disabilities among veterans, affecting thousands of veterans who receive VA disability compensation. Many veterans develop anxiety disorders as a direct result of military service, combat exposure,…
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Migraines and chronic headaches are common disabilities affecting many veterans, yet many veterans don't realize these conditions qualify for VA disability compensation. Veterans develop migraines and headaches from traumatic brain…
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Type 2 diabetes is one of the most prevalent service-connected disabilities among veterans. Thousands of veterans receive VA disability compensation for service-connected diabetes. Veterans develop diabetes through various pathways including…
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Arthritis is one of the most prevalent service-connected disabilities among veterans. Many veterans who served in the military developed arthritis as a result of the physical demands of military service,…
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Many veterans who served at military bases in Southwest Asia and other overseas locations were exposed to significant environmental hazards, including open-air burn pits used to dispose of waste. These…
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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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