Why the VA Underrates Your Claim (It’s Not About the Diagnosis)

Описание: Veterans, this is one of the most misunderstood parts of the VA disability system:

👉 Getting a diagnosis does NOT automatically mean you get paid.
👉 The VA does NOT rate the name of your condition.
👉 The VA rates symptoms, functional impairment, and daily impact.

In this video, I break down:

Why the VA often underrates veterans even after diagnosis

Why the VA sometimes rates conditions you never claimed

The real difference between diagnosis vs symptoms

How VA ratings are driven by:

Frequency

Severity

Duration

Impact on daily life and function

How mental health ratings work under 38 CFR 4.130

How physical conditions are rated under the musculoskeletal system

Why two veterans with the same diagnosis can have very different ratings

Key takeaway:

Diagnosis establishes what condition you have.
Symptoms determine how much you’re compensated.
Evidence must describe functional impact, not just medical labels.

If you’ve ever said:

“I got diagnosed but the VA lowballed me…”

“Why did the VA rate something I didn’t even claim?”

“Why do other vets get higher ratings than me?”

This video explains exactly what’s happening and how to protect your benefits.

Timestamps

00:00 Why Veterans Get Underrated Even After Diagnosis
00:36 Welcome + What This Channel Is About
00:50 The Biggest VA Rating Misunderstanding
01:07 Diagnosis vs VA Ratings Explained
01:42 What a Diagnosis Actually Does
02:11 Matching Your Diagnosis to 38 CFR Diagnostic Codes
03:01 Why Diagnosis Alone Doesn’t Determine Your Rating
03:04 How Symptoms Affect VA Compensation
03:33 What the VA Means by Functional Impairment
04:35 It’s Not Just About Ability to Work
05:03 Why Two Vets With the Same Diagnosis Get Different Ratings
05:26 Mental Health Example (38 CFR 4.130)
06:41 Physical Conditions Example (Range of Motion & Pain)
07:28 Flare-Ups and Functional Loss
08:05 Why the VA Rates Conditions You Didn’t Claim
09:12 How the VA Assigns Diagnostic Codes
09:33 What to Look for in Your Decision Letter
09:48 Key Takeaways for Winning VA Claims
10:16 Free Resources to Strengthen Your Claim
10:29 Like, Subscribe & Join the Channel
11:03 Understanding Your Symptoms Protects Your Benefits

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