Conditions
Direct connection, secondary claims, aggravation, and TDIU.
Mental Health
The #1 claimed mental health condition. We document every DSM-5 criterion.
Common ratings: 30%, 50%, 70%, 100%
Direct/Secondary
Highest-value secondary claim. Connected to PTSD through sympathetic nervous system.
Common ratings: 0%, 30%, 50%, 100%
Direct/Secondary
Frequently secondary to TBI or PTSD. We document frequency, duration, severity.
Common ratings: 0%, 10%, 30%, 50%
Mental Health
Commonly secondary to chronic pain or PTSD.
Common ratings: 30%, 50%, 70%
Musculoskeletal
From carrying gear, vehicle impacts, parachute operations.
Common ratings: 10%, 20%, 40%, 50%
Neurological
Blast exposure, concussions. Opens door to numerous secondary claims.
Common ratings: 10%, 40%, 70%, 100%
Direct
Most claimed VA condition. Caused by noise exposure.
Common ratings: Standard: 10%
Mental Health
From combat, MST, or high-stress environments.
Common ratings: 30%, 50%, 70%
Direct/Secondary
Often secondary to PTSD, sleep apnea, or Agent Orange.
Common ratings: 0%, 10%, 20%, 40%
Gastrointestinal
Commonly secondary to PTSD medications.
Common ratings: GERD: 10%-60%
Musculoskeletal
Ruck marching, repetitive strain. Bilateral possible.
Common ratings: 10%, 20%, 30%
Direct
From weapons, aircraft, equipment.
Common ratings: 0%, 10%+
Secondary
Nerve pain from spine conditions. Rated separately.
Common ratings: 10%, 20%, 40%
Secondary+SMC-K
Secondary to PTSD meds. Qualifies for SMC-K (+$139.67/mo).
Common ratings: 0% + SMC-K
Direct/Secondary
Eczema, psoriasis from chemical or burn pit exposure.
Common ratings: 10%, 30%, 60%
Direct/Secondary
From prolonged marching. Also secondary to knee/hip.
Common ratings: 10%, 20%
Direct
Burn pit, desert, chemical exposure. PACT Act.
Common ratings: 0%, 10%, 30%
Direct/Secondary
Presumptive for Agent Orange. Secondary to OSA.
Common ratings: 10%, 20%, 40%, 60%