VETERANS PRESS: Top 50 VA disabilities

If you ever wondered what issues other veterans have claimed and are receiving disability benefits, see this list below.

Do you or some veteran you know have one or more of these issues?

It is time to see if you qualify for VA Disability Benefits?

It is not complicated or difficult to find out. Go to “Resource Directory” section in this publication and contact them and they will tell you how to get started. It is important. You earned these benefits with your service. Ask the question.

1. Tinnitus

2. Hearing Loss

3. Limitation of Flexion of the Knee

4. Post -Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

5. Lumbosacral or Cervical Strain

6. Scars, General

7. Paralysis of the Sciatic Nerve (Sciatica)

8. Limitation of Range of Motion of the Ankle

9. Migraines (Headaches)

10. Limitation of Motion of the Arm

11. Degenerative Arthritis of the Spine

12. Sleep Apnea

13. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

14. Major Depressive Disorder

15. Asthma

16. Diabetes Type 2

17. Cancer

18. Generalized Anxiety Disorder

19. Pes Planus (Flat Feet)

20. Radiculopathy

21. Adjustment Disorder

22. Somatic Symptom Disorder (Chronic Pain Syndrome)

23. Gastroesophageal Reflex Disease (GERD)

24. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

25. Erectile Dysfunction

26. Plantar Fasciitis

27. Arthritis

28. Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

29. Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)

30. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

31. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)

32. Fibromyalgia

33. Eczema

34. Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever)

35. Sinusitis

36. Meniere’s Syndrome

37. Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease (Coronary Artery Disease)

38. Chronic Conjunctivitis

39. Limited Motion of the Jaw (Temporomandibular Disorder)

40. Hiatal Hernia

41. Hemorrhoids

42. Varicose Veins

43. Nephrolithiasis (Kidney Stones)

44. Hypothyroidism

45. Anemia

46. Peripheral Neuropathy

47. Prostate Gland Injuries

48. Ischemic Heart Disease

49. Vertigo

50. Urinary Incontinence

How do I start getting my Veteran Benefits or VA Medical help? What are my first steps?

Many deserving Veterans or their families believe they may qualify for some earned Veteran Benefits or Medical help but don’t know where or how to start the process. Below you will find three steps to get you started on the path to hope and help.

Step 1. Find your DD 214 (Discharge Papers). It certifies your service, your service time and your status. You will need it before you can file any claim or get any benefits.

Can’t find it? You can order it by going to one of the Veteran Service providers listed in the “Resource Directory” Section of this edition.

Step 2. Make an appointment with a Veteran Service Officer (VSO). These are the experts that can walk you through the process and help you find out what you need to make a claim or start receiving your earned benefits. You can find a VSO at many different Veteran Service organizations (They can also help you get your DD214). The Veteran Service Officer help never costs you anything. The service is free (See “Resource Directory” In this edition). Call, visit or go online.

Tip: Talk to a VSO before you try to apply online. It will save you some time and reduce your frustration.

Step 3. Start today. Don’t wait any longer. It’s your life, health and money.

Spokane Regional Veterans Service Center 1-509-477-3690

Kootenai County Veterans Service Benefits Office 1-208-446-1092