This guide breaks down the VA disability rating criteria for wrist, forearm, bicep, elbow and upper limb conditions, focusing on instability, range of motion (ROM), pain, and exam strategies.

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition among veterans, yet it often receives a 0% disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This rating means that while the condition is recognized, it does not qualify for monthly compensation on its own. However, veterans with ED may still be eligible for Special Monthly Compensation-K (SMC-K), a higher level of benefits designed to address the loss or loss of use of reproductive organs.

Process and Timeline The Veteran Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 (AMA) was created to streamline the process for...

In his second inaugural address, President Abraham Lincoln promised “to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow,...