The VA rates diabetic retinopathy as a secondary condition to service-connected diabetes. Ratings are based on severity of visual impairment.
VA Benefits for Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Veterans are at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s or dementia due to service-connected conditions like PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and depression.
VA Disability Benefits for Veterans with Diabetes
Veterans with diabetes often receive a VA rating for the condition and for the secondary conditions it leads to.
100% VA Disability Ratings and Benefits
…about 100% VA disability: What is a 100% VA disability rating? Who can receive a 100% disability rating? How difficult is it to receive a 100% rating from the VA?…
VA Rating for Chronic Pain
VA ratings for chronic pain are based on symptoms or other conditions caused by your pain. Veterans who can’t work can also receive VA unemployability benefits if their ratings are at a certain level.
VA Disability for Abnormal Gait
…stems from injuries related to the feet, legs, hips, or back, among other conditions, and limping may result in additional conditions. Specifically, abnormal gait can cause secondary orthopedic problems, which…