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Miles and miles of marching with heavy packs and carrying heavy weapons or equipment can take a massive toll on the body — and many veterans feel that toll for years after they have left the military. This cold, hard reality has led to more than 2 million veterans claiming knee and joint injuries as a disability, making these types of injuries the second most common disability among military veterans. The chronic pain and decreased mobility that go hand in hand with service-connected knee and joint injuries can lead to additional long-term medical conditions that impact the day-to-day life of our veterans. When veterans impacted by these injuries and medical conditions submit a disability claim with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, they may face a variety of challenges — and a veteran knee and joint injury disability attorney can be a valuable resource. VA Benefits Attorneys is here to help you receive the disability compensation you have earned.

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    When veterans are faced with denied disability claims and other legal challenges to your
    disability benefits, it is important to have an experienced legal resource on your side, and
    VA Benefits Attorneys powered by Tabak Law is the right choice. With years of experience
    in veteran disability law, VA Benefits Attorneys will help you submit a successful claim,
    appeal a denied claim, and receive the compensation and benefits that you have earned
    with your years of service.

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    Legal Support and Services for Veteran Knee and
    Joint Claims

    Do you battle long-lasting chronic knee or joint pain? Does a lack of mobility impact
    your day-to-day life? A veteran disability attorney — like VA Benefits Attorneys — will
    provide you with the legal, support, knowledge, and expertise that you need to file a
    successful disability claim for your knee or joint injury, and we will help you achieve a
    positive outcome for you and your family.

    Establish Service Connection

    There are several steps you will need to take to file a successful VA disability claim — but establishing a service connection between your knee or joint injury and your years of service is paramount. An experienced veteran disability attorney will help you collect the
    documentation and evidence you need to establish a
    medical nexus for your injury that will serve as the foundation for your claim and establish your service connection.

    Collect Evidence and Documents

    The medical documents related to your knee or joint injury will serve as the evidence and foundation of your disability claim. Many veterans who approach the VA claims process do not know where to start, and that is where a veteran disability attorney can help. Documents that veterans may need to establish a service connection and submit a successful claim include a medical Nexus Letter, your DD-214, additional personnel records, service treatment records, Buddy Statements, a formal medical diagnosis, medical support documents, and more.

    Appeal Denied Disability Claims

    There is a chance that your initial VA disability claim will be denied. Veteran disability claims can be denied for a variety of reasons, but a denied claim does not mean that you are out of options. You can appeal a denied claim with the help of a veteran disability attorney via a trio of channels — a Higher-Level Review, a Supplemental Claim, or presenting your claim in front of a Board of Appeals.

    Are You Eligible for a Knee or Joint Injury Disability Claim?

    What Is a Veteran Knee or Joint Injury?

    Knee or joint injuries — and chronic knee or joint pain — are a common disability faced
    by many military veterans. The heavy toll that military training and combat can have on a
    veteran’s knees and joints can lead to debilitating pain in day-to-day life. Veteran knee and
    joint disabilities can include a limited range of motion, Degenerative Joint Disease,
    ligament and meniscus tears, joint instability, and much more.

    Veterans who hope to receive disability compensation for knee or joint injuries must
    meet specific criteria to receive a disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs
    that is based on the range of motion. In addition to a current medical diagnosis — the
    veteran must have medical documentation to establish a service connection and
    foundation for the claim that includes a medical Nexus Letter, service records, and other documents that can help establish a service connection. Knee and joint injury claims do not need to be tied to combat and can be directly connected to years of hard training, a slip, fall, or other accident. Veteran disability ratings and compensation for knee and joint injuries are based on range of motion, joint instability, Ankylosis, functional loss of movement, and The Painful Motion Rule.

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    Get Started On Your Disability Claim

    It is not always easy to file a successful disability claim with the U.S. Department of
    Veterans Affairs — but with the right help and legal support — you can file a successful
    claim. VA Benefits Attorneys can provide the help that you need to navigate the disability
    claims process and appeal a denied claim when needed. The VA Benefits Attorneys legal
    team can help remove the obstacles in your path to disability compensation and help you
    easily navigate the process.

    What Sets VA Benefits Attorneys Apart?

    Why Choose VA Benefits Attorneys?

    Experienced Advocates on Your Side: VA Benefits Attorneys is powered by Tabak Law and provides years of experience dedicated to veteran disability cases. We will employ our expertise and knowledge on your behalf, providing legal representation for veterans whether you are submitting a new claim or contesting
    a denied claim.

    Knowledge of the VA Claims Process: For many veterans, the administrative process of a disability claim can quickly become too much. Our legal team
    possesses an intimate familiarity with the inner workings of the VA system, clearing a path through the red tape and streamlining the process for you.

    Tailored Legal Service: Every veteran service record and medical history are completely distinct. We reject a cookie-cutter mentality for veteran disability claims
    and provide a custom legal strategy built around your specific injuries or medical conditions to maximize your chances of receiving full disability benefits.

    Free Case Assessment: Are you unsure about your disability eligibility or looking for help with a denied claim? VA Benefits Attorneys provides a comprehensive, FREE case review with zero obligations — available via phone, video chat, or in person at
    your convenience.

    VA Benefits Attorneys powered by Tabak Law is an established legal resource for veterans
    across the country that need help with their disability claims. Veterans who partner with
    VA Benefits Attorneys will have the legal support, expertise, and compassion they need to
    submit a successful disability claim and receive the compensation they deserve.

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    Frequently Asked Questions About Veteran Knee
    and Joint Injuries

    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs assigns knee and joint disability ratings based on range of motion, functionality, pain, and other factors. Knee and joint injuries can be rated at 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, or 100% — with the most common disability rating at 10%.

    Knee and joint injuries are rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs based on a number of factors that include knee flexion or extension, joint instability, arthritis, structural damage to the joint and more. The Painful Motion Rule and The Deluca Criteria are two additional rules that are used to rate veteran knee and joint injuries.

    The Nexus is the medical link between your knee and joint injury and the service connected cause of your injury and medical condition. This in-service cause of your injury can be tied to an accident, a slip and fall, a combat injury, a vehicle accident, or years of hard training that can be detailed in your service records.

    Yes. Service-connected knee and joint injuries can lead to secondary service-connected disabilities that impact day-to-day life for many veterans. These secondary service connections can include hip strain, arthritis, lower back pain, degenerative disc disease, ankle instability, plantar fasciitis, and other medical conditions.

    Knee and Joint Disability Resources

    Learn More About Veteran Knee and Joint Injuries

    Learn more about how service-connected knee and joint injuries have an incredible impact
    on veterans’ day-to-day lives and how the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs manages
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    Are you a veteran that needs help filing a VA disability claim? Do you need help
    appealing a denied disability claim? You can file your disability claim for a knee or joint
    injury with the help of VA Benefits Attorneys and get the compensation that you deserve.