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Understanding the 70 percent rating for PTSD.

Today I want to take a deep dive into the 70 percent disability rating for PTSD. It is at this rating level where the most severe symptoms of PTSD have begun to manifest. I want to make 4 points to make from the beginning. First, it is my hope that this information is...

Are you getting the highest VA disability rating for erectile dysfunction?

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What is Erectile Dysfunction and What Causes It. Simply put, erectile dysfunction is the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex. In my casual observance, an increasing number of veterans with male sex organs areseeking to service connect, and...

Interpreting the VA Diagnostic Code for Peripheral Neuropathy

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The VA diagnostic code for Peripheral Neuropathy seems, on its face, to be fairly straightforward. But if you watch the decisions coming out of the Board, you will quickly see that most Veterans fail to get beyond the 10% rating level – and it’s not...

VA Disability Compensation Knee Replacement Ratings: Partial and Total.

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If there are 2 medical issues that nearly every single Veteran has to deal with, it is tinnitus and knee problems: which is why questions about VA disability compensation for a knee replacement are among the most frequent questions I get in my email inbox. If you were...