VA Asthma Ratings in 2026: PFTs and Inhaler Use
A daily asthma inhaler can support a 30% VA disability rating, even when pulmonary function tests look normal. The VA [...]
VA IBS Ratings in 2026: Build Strong Evidence
IBS can affect nearly every part of daily life, yet a short medical note may not show how often symptoms [...]
VA Allergic Rhinitis Ratings in 2026: Evidence That Counts
A blocked nose can affect sleep, breathing, exercise, and concentration. However, the VA does not assign an allergic rhinitis rating [...]
VA Hearing Loss Ratings in 2026: Audiograms and CNC Scores
A hearing test can feel personal, but VA hearing loss ratings come from a fixed calculation. The VA does not [...]
Can You Collect SSDI and VA Disability Together?
Yes. You can collect SSDI and VA disability compensation at the same time. The two programs operate under different federal [...]
How VA Rates GERD Claims Under the 2026 Schedule
A VA GERD rating can change sharply depending on whether medical records show an esophageal stricture. Heartburn, reflux, and daily [...]
VA Radiation Exposure Claims in 2026: Who Qualifies
A cancer diagnosis can appear decades after military service, long after unit records and exposure logs have disappeared. For VA [...]
VA Chronic Sinusitis Ratings in 2026: CT Scan Evidence
A CT scan can strengthen a VA sinusitis claim, but it usually doesn't determine the rating by itself. The VA [...]
2026 VA Disability Compensation Rates by Rating
A higher VA disability rating can change your monthly budget, but the payment depends on more than a percentage. In [...]
VA Tinnitus Ratings in 2026: Why 10% Is the Cap
Tinnitus can affect sleep, concentration, communication, and your ability to work. Yet under the VA rating schedule, 10% is usually [...]