VA Ratings

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by Brad Cummings 6 September 2026
Eleven of fifteen body systems are rewritten; four remain, including sleep apnea and mental disorders. Where the rulemaking stands and what it means now.
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by Brad Cummings 29 August 2026
How long you've held a rating changes what the VA can do to it. The stabilization rule, the ten-year lock, the twenty-year lock, and what P&T really means.
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by Brad Cummings 25 July 2026
Courts say the VA can't lowball ratings by crediting your medication unless the criteria account for it. What Ingram changed and how to check your rating.
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by Brad Cummings 28 June 2026
Don't let the VA reduce your rating without a fight. Contact Valor for help in fighting a rating reduction.
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by Brad Cummings 28 May 2026
Get expert tips on increasing your VA disability rating without risking a reduction. Contact our veteran-led firm for guidance.
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by Brad Cummings 19 April 2026
Understand VA math & how ratings work. Get help with your disability claims today!