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VA General Rating Formula for Mental Health Disorders CCK Law

Veterans can receive VA disability compensation for both physical and mental health conditions caused by military service. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) … See more

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VA Disability Benefits for Mood Disorders Following Service

WEBTo establish direct service connection for mood disorders, veterans must demonstrate the following: (1) a current diagnosis of a mood disorder; (2) an in-service …

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VA Disability Rating for Depression and Anxiety CCK Law

WEB10% VA Rating for Depression and Anxiety. A 10 percent disability rating also represents a less severe form of depression or anxiety. The veteran may …

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Mental Health Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exams

WEBCompensation and Pension, or C&P, exams are medical exams ordered by VA to evaluate the conditions that a veteran is claiming for disability compensation. …

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Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) CCK Law

WEBAccording to data obtained by VA, the most commonly requested DBQs are: Hearing Loss and Tinnitus – 13.52% of total exams requested (118,628 forms) Back …

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How VA Rates Mental Health Conditions CCK Law

WEBMental health conditions are rated at 0%, 10%, 30%, 50%, 70%, or 100% using VA’s General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders. These ratings are based on …

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Getting Veterans (VA) Disability for Mental Illness CCK Law

WEBA disability attorney from Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick can examine your case and advise you on obtaining veterans (VA) disability for mental illness. We can put our …

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Additional Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans CCK Law

WEBEssentially, if veterans are able to prove that they are unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment as a result of their service-connected …

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The Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) Process and Timeline

WEBAs part of the MEB process, the Medical Evaluation Board will meet to go over the servicemember’s file, which includes all the documentation described above …

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VA Disability Ratings and Benefits for Insomnia CCK Law

WEBRatings range from 0-100 percent. Below is a breakdown of the criteria for the rating scale: 100%— Presents total occupational and social impairment. 70%— …

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VA Disability for Conditions Secondary to Migraines CCK Law

WEBVA rates migraine headaches under 38 CFR § 4.124a, Schedule of Ratings – Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders, Diagnostic Code 8100. This …

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VA Disability Benefits for Secondary Conditions to Depression

WEBDepression, or major depressive disorder, is a serious medical condition that can interfere with necessary activities of life, such as eating, sleeping, and working. …

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Trichloroethylene (TCE) Exposure and VA Disability Benefits

WEBWhen exposed intermittently, the symptoms of TCE exposure may appear more like the affects of alcohol use. Dizziness, headaches, grogginess, nausea, …

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2022 VA Proposed Updates to Disability Rating Schedule CCK Law

WEBUpdated: November 20, 2023. On February 15, 2022, VA announced some proposed changes to the way it rates some disabilities, such as some respiratory, …

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VA Secondary Conditions to GERD and VA Ratings CCK Law

WEBIf your claim for benefits to a condition secondary to GERD was denied, an experienced veterans’ advocate at Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD may be able to …

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Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exams for Depression

WEBDuring a C&P exam for depression, the medical examiner will ask the veteran questions about how the veteran’s feelings of depression affect them on a daily basis. …

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VA Benefits for Exposure to Jet Fuel Explained CCK Law

WEBSuch studies found that exposure to high levels of jet fuel resulted in damage to the liver, decreased immune response, impaired performance on neurological tests, …

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Agent Orange Symptoms and Effects Explained CCK Law

WEBAgent Orange Effects Beyond the Veteran. Agent Orange exposure does not end with the veteran; it may also contribute to birth defects and disorders in veterans’ children. …

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VA Benefits for Children of Veterans Explained CCK Law

WEBUpdated: February 16, 2024. According to VA, veterans’ dependent children may qualify for certain benefits such as health care, life insurance, or money to help pay …

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