The Claim Filing Process
Historically 80% of claims are DENIED. Learn the process
so you are not one of them.
If your disability is not DOCUMENTED, it may be DIFFICULT
TO PROVE...
Learn the process!
Good To Know:
VBA Annual Benefits Reports
Most Prevalent Service-Connected Disabilities for Veterans Who Began Receiving Compensation
During Fiscal Year 2006
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Disability
|
Number of Veterans
|
Percent of Total
|
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Tinnitus
|
51,360
|
9.7%
|
|
Defective Hearing
|
38,330
|
7.2%
|
|
Diabetes Mellitus
|
23,756
|
4.5%
|
|
Lumbosacral or Cervical Strain
|
22,445
|
4.2%
|
|
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
|
20,516
|
3.9%
|
|
Degenerative Arthritis of the Spine
|
15,945
|
3.0%
|
|
Arthritis, due to trauma
|
15,368
|
2.9%
|
|
Limitation of flexion of leg
|
15,232
|
2.9%
|
|
Generalized Muskuloskeletal Disabilities
|
13,881
|
2.6%
|
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Hypertensive Vascular Disease
|
11,626
|
2.2%
|
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Total: Most Prevalent Disabilities
|
228,459
|
|
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Total: All Disabilities
|
529,885
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Getting Started
Starting the claim process depends on your status:
Active Duty or a Veteran.
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