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Popular Conditions
View All 200+ →PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
100%DC 9411
A mental health condition triggered by a terrifying event—either experiencing it or witnessing it.
Tinnitus
10%DC 6260
Perception of noise or ringing in the ears.
Migraines
50%DC 8100
Recurring headaches often accompanied by nausea or light sensitivity.
Sleep Apnea
100%DC 6847
A potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts.
Sciatica (Radiculopathy)
40% (per leg)DC 8520
Pain radiating along the sciatic nerve, which runs down one or both legs from the lower back.
Knee Strain / Limitation
VariableDC 5260 / 5261
Pain or lack of motion in the knee joint.
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View All →C&P Exams and Nexus Letters: What to Expect and What a Strong Opinion Contains
What to expect at a VA C&P exam, what happens if you miss one, and what makes a nexus letter useful, with 38 CFR citations.
PACT Act Presumptive Conditions: Burn Pits, Agent Orange, and Who Qualifies
PACT Act presumptive conditions and locations for burn pits, Agent Orange, and radiation, checked against VA.gov, plus how to file.
Secondary Service Connection: How Conditions Caused or Worsened by Another Qualify
How secondary service connection works under 38 CFR 3.310: caused-by vs. aggravation, the evidence VA needs, and how to file.
TDIU (Individual Unemployability): Requirements, Evidence, and How It Pays
How TDIU (individual unemployability) works under 38 CFR 4.16: schedular thresholds, extraschedular referral, marginal employment, and the forms VA uses.
2026 VA Disability Compensation Rates (Effective Dec 1, 2025)
VA disability compensation rates effective December 1, 2025, from VA.gov: monthly pay by rating and dependents, plus how combined ratings work.
How to Use the VA Combined Disability Calculator: Complete 2025 Guide
Step-by-step guide to using a VA combined disability rating calculator. Learn VA math, bilateral factor, back pay calculation, and how to maximize your rating with real examples.
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