Empowering Veterans: Dispelling Myths About Veterans Disability with Vet Defender

At Vet Defender, we wholeheartedly appreciate your unwavering service and sacrifice in defense of our nation. We understand the unique challenges and obstacles you face, especially when it comes to navigating the intricate world of Veterans Disability Benefits. Our mission, since 2009, has been to provide expert legal support and guidance to disabled American Veterans like you. In this blog, … Read More

How To Increase a VA Disability Rating

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If you read our blog post on scheduled disability ratings and compensation, you know that disability ratings influence monthly disability compensation. If you are unhappy with your disability rating, you may file a Notice of Disagreement with the VA. This review is limited to one year from the decision, however. If new evidence or new symptoms of disability and its … Read More

What is Total Disability under the VA’s Rating Schedule?

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The VA determines your disability compensation based on a rating schedule. For more information on the schedule, check out our post here. Essentially, the ratings are issued in increments of 10-percentage points from 0% to 100%, with 100% meaning completely disabled and totaling the highest compensation. The VA determines the rating based on statutory guidance which breaks down disabilities by … Read More