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Entitlement to individual unemployability and eligibility for Dependents’ Educational Assistance were both granted effective July 14, 2017, based on the Veteran’s permanent and total disability status.
The Veteran was granted a 50% rating for obstructive sleep apnea and became eligible for Dependents’ Educational Assistance due to permanent and total disability.
Effective October 21, 2019, the Veteran received a 70% PTSD rating increase, new service-connected awards for heart conditions (60%), fibromyalgia (40%), scars (20% and 0%), and eligibility for Dependents’ Educational Assistance due to permanent and total disability.
Entitlement to individual unemployability and eligibility for Dependents’ Educational Assistance due to permanent and total disability have both been granted effective March 14, 2017.
The Army Veteran had their evaluation for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), previously evaluated as Unspecified Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorder, increased to 70% effective August 20, 2024. The evaluation for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), previously evaluated as Dyspnea (claimed as breathing issues), was increased to 60% effective September 3, 2024. Entitlement to service connection for … Continued
The Navy Veteran’s service connection for left knee total knee replacement (TKR) was granted with an evaluation of 60% effective December 14, 2018. Service connection for left knee surgical scar was granted with an evaluation of 0% effective December 14, 2018. Service connection for right knee tear with degenerative arthritis was granted with an evaluation … Continued
The Navy Veteran’s evaluation of pityriasis lichenoides, now diagnosed as stasis dermatitis to include contact dermatitis and eczema, which was previously rated as 10% disabling, was increased to 60% effective December 21, 2015. Basic eligibility for Dependents’ Educational Assistance based on permanent and total disability status was established from June 6, 2018.
Veterans’ benefits may be subject to reduction if their disabilities improve over time or if their circumstances change. Contrary to common belief, not all disability benefits are permanent. Instead, for many Veterans, receiving a disability rating and benefit checks from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is not the end of their journey, but just … Continued
Understanding the VA disability compensation rates and rating system is fundamental to applying for benefits. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) assesses service-related disabilities on a scale of 0 to 100 percent, with baseline compensation starting at a disability rating of 10 percent. The VA may initially assign a rating lower than what the Veteran’s symptoms … Continued
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