Ratings4 min read
How VA disability ratings work
VA uses a percentage to describe how much a service-connected condition affects your health and ability to function. Here is how that number is set.
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Straight explanations of the VA disability system. Every guide is written in plain language, spells out each acronym and links to the official VA source.
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- C&P exams4 min read
What is a C&P exam?
A C&P exam helps VA gather medical information for your claim. Knowing what to expect can make the visit feel more routine.
Read the guide - Combined ratings4 min read
Understanding VA combined ratings
If you have more than one rated condition, VA combines them with a method that often surprises Veterans. Here is how the math works.
Read the guide - Claim basics4 min read
What happens after filing a VA disability claim?
Once your claim is filed, VA moves it through a series of steps. Here is what each stage means and what your options are once VA decides.
Read the guide - Increases4 min read
When can a VA disability rating be reviewed?
A VA rating can be reviewed if a condition gets worse, if you disagree with a decision, or if VA schedules a re-examination. Here is how each works.
Read the guide - Evidence4 min read
What evidence supports a VA disability claim?
VA decides claims based on evidence. Here are the main kinds of evidence VA looks at and how each one fits into a claim.
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