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%.
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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 know what to do to get a VA rating for Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and PTSD today. If you have PTSD as a result of MST, we are here to […]
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 about the veteran’s benefits, specifically, “will the VA pay for nursing home care”? Veterans facing extreme disability especially those worsened by age are particularly in need of 24/7 care. As […]
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 face with a disabling condition, in some cases you may require additional assistance. In such cases, it is often possible to qualify for both VA benefits and Social Security Disability […]
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 a number of secondary conditions attributed to flat feet that you may also receive benefits for. What’s a Secondary Condition? First of all, it’s important to understand secondary conditions in […]
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 a decision that says “deferred.” So what does the “deferred” claim rating mean, and what do you do if you receive a “deferred” rating? Don’t panic, this doesn’t mean it […]
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 – you need key terms in your C&P exam to get them rated. The Severity of Migraines Currently, migraines are the third most prevalent illness in the world, with nearly 25% […]
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 get back pay? And how far back will it go? You had your claim accepted but it has been some time since you first filed for your disability benefits. The […]
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 separate VA disability ratings for each. Links Between Asthma and Sleep Apnea Many studies have now shown that people who have asthma are more likely to develop obstructive sleep apnea. […]
Are There VA Benefits for Moderate Hearing Loss?
Around a million veterans are currently receiving disability compensation for hearing loss. It is one of the most common disabilities among veterans and also one of the easiest to receive a disability rating for. There are a number of ear disabilities described by the VA which can qualify a veteran for compensation. Some of these […]