About This Project
Built by a veteran, for veterans.
📊 By the Numbers
744
Conditions2366
Rating Criteria355
Secondary Links525
Military Jobs51
States + DC20
Exposure Sites🎯 Our Mission
This website exists for one reason: to help veterans get the benefits they earned.
The VA disability claims process is complicated, confusing, and overwhelming. Veterans shouldn't need to hire a $5,000 consultant just to understand their own benefits. Every tool, guide, and calculator on this site is completely free — no subscription, no upsell, no catches.
We believe that:
- Information should be free. The VA's rating criteria, PACT Act provisions, and claims process are public information — we just make them easier to find and understand.
- Veterans deserve better tools. The VA website is hard to navigate. Private companies charge thousands for information that should be accessible to everyone.
- Knowledge is power. A veteran who understands the rating criteria, knows what to say at their C&P exam, and files a well-prepared claim has a dramatically better chance of getting the rating they deserve.
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This website is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional legal or medical advice.
- We are not affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- We are not a law firm or medical practice.
- Information may not reflect the most current regulations or policies.
- Always verify information with your local VA office or a VA-accredited representative.
- Consider working with a Veterans Service Organization (VSO) — they're free and experienced.
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- No tracking. We don't use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any third-party trackers.
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💻 Data Sources
- Rating criteria from 38 CFR Part 4 (Cornell Law Institute)
- 2026 compensation rates per VA.gov
- PACT Act provisions per Public Law 117-168
- State benefits compiled from state VA offices and public records
- Secondary condition relationships based on commonly established medical links in VA claims literature
- Military job exposure data compiled from occupational health records and veteran claim patterns