VA Disability

How the VA rates PTSD from 0% to 100%, what symptoms correspond to each rating level, and how to file or appeal a PTSD disability claim.

Complete 2026 VA disability pay rates by rating percentage, with dependent additions, TDIU eligibility, and how to check if your rating is correct.

A 100% VA disability rating is the highest rating the VA assigns — and it unlocks the most comprehensive set of benefits available to any veteran. At $3,831.30/month (2026 rate, no dependents) in tax-free compensation plus free healthcare, dental care, dependents’ benefits, property tax exemptions, and more, the difference between 90% and 100% is enormous….

One of the most significant financial benefits of a successful VA disability claim isn’t just the monthly payment going forward — it’s the back pay that covers the period between when you filed your claim and when the VA finally made its decision. For veterans who waited months or years for a rating decision, back…

Your VA disability rating does more than determine your monthly compensation payment. Depending on your rating percentage, a whole ecosystem of additional benefits, discounts, and exemptions becomes available — many of which veterans never discover or claim. This guide covers the most valuable ways your VA disability rating saves you money beyond the monthly check….

Receiving a VA disability rating denial — or a rating lower than you believe is warranted — is frustrating. But it’s not the end of the road. The VA appeals process exists specifically because rating decisions are frequently wrong, and thousands of veterans successfully appeal their ratings every year. Understanding how to appeal effectively can…

Filing a VA disability claim for the first time can feel overwhelming. The paperwork, the evidence requirements, the waiting — it’s a lot to navigate, especially when you’re already dealing with the conditions that brought you there in the first place. This step-by-step guide walks you through the entire VA disability application process — from…

If you’ve served in the U.S. military and left with a health condition related to your service, you may be entitled to VA disability compensation. But the system that determines how much you receive — the VA disability rating — is one of the most misunderstood processes in the entire veterans benefits system. This guide…