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You may have heard the expression VA Math — you may not have. VA Math is a pretty common expression when you talk about disability compensation provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and it applies to the formula and method used to calculate a combined disability rating for veterans who have multiple…
Recent legislation in February 2026 has targeted how medication impacts disability ratings from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The interim final rule has caused backlash among disabled veterans who use medication to combat service-connected disabilities, and many veterans applying for disability compensation are asking — does medication affect VA disability ratings? The answer…
Military veterans are no strangers to back injuries and chronic back pain with an estimated 21% of veterans reporting severe back pain — and an estimated 42,000 veterans claiming spinal cord injuries. More than 11% of the men and women injured in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom have sustained spinal cord injuries. Veterans…
If you have ever been on a ruck march or backpacking, you understand the toll that it can take on your knees and joints. Few know and understand this pain like military veterans who are often required to march and hike long distances with rucksacks that can weigh from 80-120 pounds or more. Veterans who…
Did you know that tinnitus and hearing loss are two of the easiest injuries to claim for VA disability? More than 1.4 million military veterans receive disability compensation for hearing loss via the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — but what is the VA disability rating for hearing loss? This guide to service-connected hearing loss…
Data provided by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) indicates that an estimated 71% of veterans receive care and treatment for hypertension — or high blood pressure. This is higher than the general population and can be a primary condition or contributing condition for veteran disabilities. Veterans who struggle with hypertension may be eligible for a…
In most years — veteran disability compensation provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) receives an increase that is based on Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) projections. Veterans who receive VA disability and rely on that compensation as a part of their income want to know — how will VA disability rates change in 2026?…
Did you know that respiratory disorders are one of the most common veteran disability claims? There are many respiratory disorders — as defined by the American Lung Association — that make veterans eligible for disability compensation via the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and many that are presumptive conditions. Veterans that have struggled with…
Did you know that tinnitus is the most common medical condition claimed by disabled veterans? Tinnitus is a medical condition that is claimed by almost 3 million veterans and is characterized by a constant ringing or other noise in the ears. This common veteran disability claim with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs can be…
Did you know that an estimated 64% of veterans who have had a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) have loss of vision? Loss of vision is not uncommon in veterans — whether it be due to a service-connected TBI, exposure to dangerous chemicals, or other injury. Veterans who struggle with a loss of vision and need…
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