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Joint and muscle injuries may be rated based on painful motion, limited movement, and functional loss. The VA must consider more than the diagnosis.
Musculoskeletal and orthopedic injuries are some of the most common service-connected disabilities among Veterans. Years ofphysical training, repetitive movements, heavy lifting, airborne operations, and combat-related activities can cause long term damage to the back, neck,knees, shoulders, hips, muscles, and joints.
These conditions often lead to chronic pain,limited mobility, weakness, and difficulty performing daily tasks. Commonclaims include back injuries, neck conditions, knee disabilities, shoulder injuries, rotator cuff tears, tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and otherdisorders affecting movement and function.
To receive VA disability compensation, you must show that your condition is connected to your military service and demonstrate how it affects your daily life and ability to work. The VA may consider factors such as pain, range of motion, instability, and functional limitations when assigning a disability rating.
Berry Law helps Veterans pursue benefits for service-connected musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions. Whether you are filing a new claim, seeking a higher rating, or appealing a denial, ourVA-accredited attorneys can help develop the evidence needed to support your case.
Range-of-motion measurements are only part of evaluating many musculoskeletal disabilities. VA rules may also require consideration of functional loss caused by factors such as pain, weakness, fatigability, incoordination, and repeated use affect normal movement.
A musculoskeletal disability is a condition affecting the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or connective tissues. These conditions can cause pain, reduced mobility, loss of strength, and other functional limitations.
Common VA orthopedic disability claims include back injuries, neck conditions, knee disabilities, hip injuries, shoulder problems, rotator cuff tears, tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, muscle strains, and other joint-related conditions.
To prove your musculoskeletal condition is service connected, you need to present evidence showing a current diagnosis, an in-service injury, event, or illness, and a connection between your current condition and your military service. Medical records, expert opinions, and personal statements can help support your claim.
Yes. If the VA denies your claim or assigns a rating that does not accurately reflect the severity of your condition, you may pursue a Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review, or an appeal to the Board of Veterans' Appeals.
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