SMC-S Eligibility: VA Housebound Rules Explained
SMC-S eligibility requires one service-connected disability rated as total and either additional qualifying disabilities rated at 60% or more, or [...]
VA Disability Claim Timeline in 2026: The 8 Stages
The VA disability claim timeline moves through eight stages, from receipt of your application to a final decision. VA reported [...]
National Guard Disability Benefits: VA Eligibility and Claims
National Guard and Reserve members can qualify for VA disability compensation when a current disability is connected to qualifying military [...]
VA SMC-L Aid and Attendance Eligibility for Veterans
VA SMC-L aid and attendance is a higher rate of disability compensation for veterans who need regular personal assistance because [...]
VA Scar Ratings for Painful and Disfiguring Scars
VA scar ratings depend on the scar's symptoms, location, size, and other effects. A painful or unstable scar can qualify [...]
VA Hypothyroidism Claims After Agent Orange Exposure
VA hypothyroidism claims may qualify for disability compensation when a veteran has a diagnosis and qualifying Agent Orange exposure. In [...]
VA Ankle Rating for Limited Motion and Instability
A VA ankle rating is often 10% or 20% when a service-connected ankle has limited motion. The percentage depends on [...]
VA Combined Ratings: How the Math Works
VA combined ratings account for each disability in sequence rather than adding individual percentages together. A 50% rating and a [...]
Radiation Exposure VA Claims: Records That Show Exposure
VA claims for radiation exposure depend on evidence of your military service, your diagnosis, and the connection between them. The [...]
VA Hip Replacement Rating: 100% and Residuals
A VA hip replacement rating can begin at 100% and then change based on the limitations that remain after surgery. [...]