Key Takeaways A lawyer experienced in disability law may have an impact on the success of your SSDI or SSI claims, as they may bring in arguments that may increase the odds of receiving a favorable decision at the hearing stage before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) An attorney experienced in disability law may assist […]
Navigating the Cervicalgia VA Rating Process: Maximizing Your Benefits Your VA rating for cervicalgia will help you obtain the disability benefits you need for the chronic neck pain you have developed. We’ll help you understand how the VA rating system works and give you the simple criteria and steps to use to successfully navigate the […]
Key Snippets VA typically codes radiculopathy based on the most severely affected nerve or nerve group. The extent of the impairment (sensory loss or motor weakness) and if it resulted in total paralysis will determine the percentage rating. In order to get an increased rating due to radiculopathy, you need to provide documentation (lay and/or […]
Key Snippets VA migraine ratings range from 0% to 50% based primarily on the frequency and severity of migraine attacks and, for a 50% rating, their economic impact, as shown by the evidence. Documenting all symptoms associated with migraine attacks may help VA determine whether the attacks satisfy the applicable rating criteria. If a service-connected […]
