Eligibility for VA Disability Benefits
Are you wondering if your disability makes you eligible for VA Disability Benefits?
In order to qualify for VA benefits, you must have an honorable discharge. You must also meet a three-part test which includes:
- A medical diagnosis of disability or condition in a medical record. This can be proven through service treatment records, VA medical records, or any private medical records
- Your disability or condition was caused/made worse due to active duty or by another service-connected disability rated at 0 percent or higher for secondary service connection
- Current persistent and reoccurring symptoms of the disability or condition
Most Common Conditions for Veterans
Here are some of the most common disabilities among Veterans include:
- PTSD/ Other Mental Disorders
- Scars
- Hearing Loss
- Tinnitus
- Limitation of Flexion of the Knee
- Paralysis of the Sciatic Nerve
- Migraines
- Lumbar and Cervical Strains
- Limitation of Flexion of the Ankle
- Arthritis
- Musculoskeletal System
- Organs of Special Sense
- Impairment of Auditory Acuity
- Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders, and Nutritional Deficiencies
- Respiratory System
- Cardiovascular System
- Digestive System
- Genitourinary System
- Gynecological Conditions and Disorders of the Breast
- Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems
- Skin
- Endocrine System
- Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders
- Dental and Oral Conditions
To determine if you qualify, contact us and get started today!
Written by Advice for Veterans
