Conditions
What your specific claim has to prove.
Each page explains the elements the VA requires, how the condition is rated, and where a medical opinion makes the difference.
Conditions we write for
Common VA claims, explained one at a time.
Pick your condition to see the evidence a rater looks for and how an independent medical opinion fills the gap.
PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder tied to a documented or corroborated in-service stressor.
Read moreSleep Apnea
Direct and secondary service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.
Read moreTinnitus & Hearing Loss
Noise-exposure claims for tinnitus and sensorineural hearing loss.
Read moreBack, Knee & Joint Conditions
Musculoskeletal claims for the spine, knees, hips, shoulders, and ankles.
Read moreMigraines & Headaches
Direct and secondary migraine claims, including post-TBI and cervicogenic headache.
Read moreDepression & Anxiety
Mood and anxiety disorders, including those secondary to chronic physical conditions.
Read moreTraumatic Brain Injury
Residuals of blast exposure, concussion, and closed head injury.
Read moreBurn Pit & Respiratory Conditions
Airborne hazard and burn pit exposure claims under the PACT Act.
Read moreGERD & Digestive Conditions
Reflux and digestive claims, most often secondary to medication or PTSD.
Read moreHypertension
Blood pressure claims, commonly secondary to PTSD, sleep apnea, or diabetes.
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