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Can I claim hearing loss and tinnitus separately?
I have ringing in my ears and I also have trouble hearing what people are saying. Should I file one claim for "ears" or do I need to list them as two different things?
What is a buddy statement and how do I write one?
My VSO told me to get a buddy letter from someone I served with. What does this letter need to say to actually help my claim? Is there a specific format?
How do I claim hypertension as service connected?
I was diagnosed with high blood pressure a few years after I got out. I never had it in service. Can I still get this service-connected?
Can the VA reduce my disability rating once it’s been assigned?
I finally got my 80% rating, but I'm terrified that the VA will suddenly decide I'm better and take it away. Can they just reduce my rating whenever they want, or are there protections?
How does VA math work — why doesn’t 50% + 50% equal 100%?
I have two 50% ratings, but my total combined rating is only 80%. This doesn't make any sense to me. Why doesn't the VA just add the percentages together?
What is the PACT Act and does it affect my existing claim?
I was denied for asthma two years ago. I heard the PACT Act changed things for people who served in the Middle East. Should I re-file, or does the VA update it automatically?