Severity of a Disability

What relevance does the severity of your disability have on your VA claim? A lot is the answer. There are several factors that give rise to an award of VA disability benefits. However, for purposes of ease, the three main issues are:
1. A currently diagnosed disability
2. Service connection of the disability
3. Severe enough to warrant compensation

There are many veterans who have a service connected disability but receive no compensation because the symptoms of the disability are not severe enough to warrant any payment. One of the most common disabilities that we see not receiving compensation is hearing loss. This is because under the law the disability must meet specific symptoms to warrant compensation. What this means, ultimately, is that the evidence that is developed must show that the disability is severe enough to obtain payment.

To get this you need to work with a qualified VA disability attorney to help formulate the evidence necessary to get the highest rating possible. Don’t delay…contact Vet Defender. Schedule an Appointment.