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1036 articles to help with your military transition
Expert guides covering VA disability claims, C&P exam preparation, military-to-civilian career transitions, retirement planning, state veteran benefits, and more. Written for active duty service members, reservists, and retirees navigating life after the military. Browse by category or search for topics specific to your transition.
How to file VA disability claim for conditions caused by atomic/nuclear radiation exposure. Presumptive conditions and evidence requirements.
VA rates radiculopathy from 10-80% by nerve and severity. The criteria, the evidence your C&P needs, and the secondary-to-back-pain path many veterans miss.
How to get VA disability rating for scars. Rating criteria for burn scars, deep scars, unstable scars, and painful scars. Evidence needed and C&P exam tips.
How to get VA disability rating for shoulder conditions. Rating criteria for limitation of motion, rotator cuff tears, and instability. Evidence needed and C&P exam tips.
How to get VA disability rating for hip conditions. Rating criteria for limitation of motion, arthritis, and hip replacement. Evidence needed and C&P exam tips.
How to get VA disability rating for hypertension (high blood pressure). Rating criteria from 10% to 60%, evidence needed, C&P exam tips.
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How to get VA disability rating for insomnia and sleep disorders. Rating criteria, evidence needed, C&P exam tips, and secondary conditions.
How to get VA disability rating for IBS. Rating criteria from 0% to 30%, evidence needed, C&P exam tips, and secondary conditions.
How to get VA disability rating for kidney conditions. Rating criteria from 0% to 100%, evidence needed, and C&P exam tips.
How to get VA disability rating for knee conditions. Rating criteria for limitation of flexion, extension, instability, and other knee problems. Evidence needed and C&P exam tips.
How to get VA disability rating for liver conditions. Rating criteria from 0% to 100%, evidence needed, and C&P exam tips.
How to get VA disability rating for lower back strain (lumbosacral strain). Rating criteria from 10% to 100%, evidence needed, C&P exam tips, and secondary conditions.
How to get VA disability rating for major depressive disorder (depression). Rating criteria from 0% to 100%, evidence needed, C&P exam tips, and secondary conditions.
How to get VA disability rating for migraines and headaches. Rating criteria from 0% to 50%, evidence needed, C&P exam tips, and secondary conditions.
How to get VA disability rating for erectile dysfunction (ED). Rating criteria, SMC-K, evidence needed, and secondary conditions.
How to get VA disability rating for fibromyalgia. Rating criteria from 10% to 40%, evidence needed, C&P exam tips, and secondary conditions.
How to get VA disability rating for flat feet (pes planus). Rating criteria from 0% to 50%, evidence needed, C&P exam tips, and secondary conditions.
How to get VA disability rating for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Rating criteria from 0% to 100%, evidence needed, C&P exam tips, and secondary conditions.
How to get VA disability rating for GERD (acid reflux). Rating criteria from 10% to 60%, evidence needed, C&P exam tips, and secondary conditions.
How to get VA disability rating for gout. Rating criteria from 20% to 100%, evidence needed, C&P exam tips, and secondary conditions.