VA Disability Resource Center

GERD shows up in a lot of VA files, but it rarely starts as the main claim. Most of the time it shows up after something else: PTSD meds, chronic pain meds, weight gain from limited mobility, or years

If your VA claim finally gets approved after months (or years), the VA usually owes you back pay. That’s the money you should have been receiving from the date your claim started.

Example: You have diagnosed migraines today. You were treated for headaches in 2009 while deployed. Without a medical opinion linking the two, the VA may still deny service connection.

Waiting on a VA claim can drag on for months. Sometimes longer if exams get delayed or the VA starts asking for more records.

TDIU pays you at the 100% rate even if your combined rating is lower. Learn who qualifies, how to apply, and the mistakes that get claims denied.

Migraines are one of the most underrated VA disability conditions. Many veterans receive a 0% or 10% rating even though their symptoms clearly qualify for 30% or 50%.

⚠️ Watch Out: The VA specifically prohibits assigning separate ratings for tinnitus in the left and right ear. Even bilateral tinnitus still receives only a single 10% rating.

Back pain is one of the most common disabilities among veterans. Years of rucking, body armor, vehicle rides, and heavy lifting can take a serious toll on the spine.

Back pain is one of the most common VA disability claims among veterans. Years of ruck marches, heavy gear, vehicle vibrations, and combat loads take a real toll on the lower spine.

Back pain is one of the most common VA disability claims filed by veterans. Years of rucking, vehicle operations, airborne jumps, and heavy lifting take a real toll on the spine.