Veterans Disability

Can I claim VA disability benefits for hearing loss or tinnitus?

On Behalf of Zachary A. VanDyke, P.A. | Jun 20, 2021 | Veterans Disability

There is no escaping the fact that war is loud, so loud that you might not ever escape its effects on your hearing. If you’re a veteran of armed conflicts like Desert Storm, for example, your time in the service may have left you with permanent hearing damage or a...

What is a VA disability rating?

On Behalf of Zachary A. VanDyke, P.A. | Nov 30, 2020 | Military Law, Veterans Disability

The Department of Veterans Affairs pays you benefits based on the extent of your disability, expressing your VA disability rating as a percent. The higher your percentage, the more benefits you are eligible for. To put it another way, a 100% disability rating means...