VA Ratings

How Suicidal Thoughts Affect Your VA Disability Rating for Psychological Conditions

Navigating the VA disability claims process can be especially burdensome when dealing with mental health conditions such as PTSD, depression, or anxiety. For Veterans experiencing suicidal thoughts, understanding how these are evaluated by the VA is crucial in determining your...
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Benefits for Dependents for a Veteran Who is 100% Disabled

Disability benefits for Veterans and their dependents will differ year to year, so it is important to keep track of the amount of monthly benefits you are getting according to the level of your disability. In other words,  a Veteran...
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The 5-, 10-, and 20-Year Rule for VA Disability

The VA designates a rating to all disability claimants. The rating depends on how the service-related disability affects the Veteran’s ability to maintain gainful employment. It is not necessarily based on the severity of the disability, but rather the degree...
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How to Get My VA Benefits Rating From 50% to 70% for Psychological Conditions

For Veterans who have experienced a psychological disability, it is important to be aware of the VA benefits available to get the proper care and services they are entitled to. The amount of benefit you receive will depend on the...
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Understanding Stressors for Non-Combat vs Combat Veterans

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that can affect Veterans who have undergone or witnessed various stressful events while in service. It can arise from combat experiences, as well as non-combat situations. Combat Veterans often have a more straightforward...
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Agent Orange and Its Impacts on Veterans’ Health

On World Lung Cancer Day, August 1st, we take a moment to recognize and support those affected by one of the deadliest and most prevalent types of cancers. However, for many military Veterans, this day is a poignant reminder of...
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What is Special Monthly Compensation?

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides Special Monthly Compensation (SMC), a critical tax-free benefit, to disabled veterans who have sustained severe injuries or disabilities due to their military service. The purpose of SMC is to assist these heroes in...
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Micro Injuries from Parachute Jumps That Lead to Joint Issues

Utilized for surprise attacks, seizing strategic objectives, allocating equipment, and even assisting in natural disasters, paratroopers are crucial for military operations. Being a military member comes with inherent risks, and a paratrooper's role is no exception. Unfortunately, parachute jumps are...
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What Are the Combat Compensation Rates for 2022?

Many former servicemembers find it difficult to prove their eligibility to receive both retirement pay and disability compensation without a 50% disability rating for conditions not related to combat. For this reason, it may be in your best interests to...
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Combat-Related Compensation and how it Will Affect Military Retirement Pay

Veterans who receive disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are not eligible to receive the full amount of monthly retirement benefits unless they are 50 percent service-connected or more. However, former servicemembers who became disabled in combat...
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