va disability

Why do people say "you never get better"? I'm on the highest dose of Zoloft and starting to feel normal again. Does this mean they might reduce my rating?

Has anyone ever heard about five 0% ratings coming together to make one 10% rating?

Nope. Our family gets both SSDI and 100% T&P from the VA.

Isn't there a deadline for when you can apply for an increase on a disability? Is it one year from the date of the first decision? And if you're granted an increase, do they backdate your payments to the time of your initial claim?

Back in 2020, my secondary claim was denied and I let it go without appealing. Is it necessary to start a new disability claim due to the lapse in time?

In cases where a health condition deteriorates without frequent medical oversight, is it smart to seek treatment to ensure it's documented before applying for an increase in a disability rating?

Just got awarded Sleep Disturbance under the PACT ACT, bumping me up to 100%. But the back pay was only for 2 months, basically the time from submission to getting the award. I'm wondering, shouldn't the back pay stretch back to August 2022? I made sure to file before the cutoff.

If I'm already on SSDI, what are the odds the VA will give me a disability rating, especially if my condition's not getting any better?

Could you be considered permanent and total if you've only got one disability sitting at a 70% rating?

The test results for sleep apnea are in, indicating moderate obstructive sleep apnea. Is this diagnosis eligible for a service-connection rating?

If you're getting seen for anxiety and depression like every week and you're on meds that help with the symptoms, will the VA give you a 0% rating or what? I'm kind of thinking out loud here, but if the meds are keeping things steady, does the VA think that means you're not really disabled?

I'm rated at 80%, but that's rounded. How can I find out my exact percentage? Thanks in advance for any guidance.

Ever heard of someone dropping their disability pay to sign back up with the military and hit that 20-year mark for retirement?

What is the disability rating assigned for varicose veins?

Can anyone clarify if VA disability payments are factored into child support in Colorado? I've heard conflicting info. The court facilitator indicated it should be included as income, but it sounds like the jury's still out on this one.

Can I put in a VA disability claim anytime, or is there a waiting period I have to stick to between submissions?

I have a question... If I have five conditions, each rated at 10%, and the disability calculator totals it to 45%, why is my rating only 40% instead of being rounded up to 50%?

Can my dad in Louisiana get VA disability on top of Social Security?

Corpsman HM1 on deck, here to sprinkle a bit of positivity and share a bit about me and my journey with the claims process! Started off in March 2017 with a 60% rating, now, fast forward to the present, February 2024, I've climbed up to a 93% rating (compensated at 90%). Had my share of C&P...

I've got a question... my husband and I are in the process of purchasing a vehicle, and they're requesting evidence of his VA disability benefits. All he's got is the initial award letter, but it had the wrong sum, which has been corrected and increased since. Is there a straightforward method...