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Our VA Disability Calculator Has Been Updated to Account for the 2.8% COLA Increase for 2026

Every year, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adjusts disability compensation to help Veterans keep pace with rising costs of living. For 2026, the VA disability pay rates have increased by 2.8%, and this adjustment has taken effect for monthly...

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Can You Get Separate VA Ratings For PTSD, Anxiety Disorder, And Depression?

Many Veterans with mental health challenges wonder whether they can receive separate VA disability ratings for conditions like PTSD, anxiety disorder, and depression. If you have served and now live with multiple service-connected mental health conditions, this question matters because...

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Do I Get Any Benefits If My VA Disability Rating is 0%

Finding out that the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rated your service-connected condition at 0% can feel frustrating — especially after going through the effort of filing your claim. It may seem like that rating means your condition...

Physical Conditions VA Ratings

Changing Your VA Sleep Apnea Ratings

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder, characterized by interruptions in breathing during the night. Up to 21% of Veterans have some form of sleep apnea, compared with about 9% of the general public. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently...

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What Is a “Static” VA Disability?

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives specific disability ratings to service members with service-connected injuries, based on the severity of those injuries. Some of these ratings specifically can be influenced by a static disability, a condition the VA views...

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Can I Get a VA Disability Rating for Pes Planus?

Pes Planus, commonly known as flat feet, is a condition that many Veterans experience. The condition causes the soles of your feet to touch the ground due to the arches collapsing. Extreme pain and swelling to the feet and ankles...

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What are Some VA Claims That are Considered Pyramiding?

When service members are injured, the repercussions might affect his or her ability to work once they finish their service. When trying to claim benefits for multiple disabilities, Veterans can run into the issue of VA Pyramiding. It is important...

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VA Updates Disability Rating Schedule for Digestive System

The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a recent update to the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities aimed toward digestive conditions. The new changes modify the rating criteria for the 55 medical conditions on the rating schedule, and incorporates new...

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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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