The 7 Factors the VA Uses to Decide Your Disability Rating
Middleburg, United States - November 4, 2025 / True Vet Solutions /
True Vet Solutions, a veteran-owned Texas organization specializing in career support and benefit education, has released a powerful new resource titled “7 Key Factors the VA Uses to Rate Disability Claims.” The article provides clear, detailed guidance for veterans seeking to understand how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) evaluates VA claims and determines disability ratings.
Designed to help veterans across Texas gain confidence in navigating the VA benefits process, the publication reflects True Vet Solutions’ ongoing mission to deliver VA disability assistance, educational support, and benefits advocacy for those who have served the nation.
Understanding VA Benefits and Eligibility
VA benefits provide essential financial, medical, and educational support to military veterans and their families. These benefits include disability compensation, healthcare, housing assistance, and vocational rehabilitation. They exist to honor the service and sacrifices of those who have worn the uniform.
Eligibility for VA benefits generally depends on discharge status, length of service, and proof that a condition is connected to military duty. Veterans who served on active duty and were not dishonorably discharged are typically eligible. However, many eligible veterans do not claim or receive the full benefits available to them due to lack of awareness or guidance during the VA claims process.
True Vet Solutions assists veterans in identifying eligibility, compiling medical and service documentation, and ensuring that every step in the process is handled with precision and care. The company’s trained professionals work closely with veterans across Texas, ensuring each claim is properly supported and accurately filed.
Key Factors Influencing VA Disability Ratings
The True Vet Solutions article highlights the seven primary factors that influence how disability ratings are determined, helping veterans understand how these assessments impact their VA benefits. Ratings determine the level of monthly compensation and reflect how significantly a condition affects a veteran’s ability to work and live.
The factors include:
Medical Evidence and Documentation: Comprehensive medical records, both from service and after discharge, play a critical role in establishing eligibility.
Service Connection: Each claimed condition must be directly related to or aggravated by military service.
Severity of the Condition: Ratings are assigned based on the extent to which a condition limits daily function or employability.
Multiple Disabilities: Combined ratings are calculated for veterans with multiple service-connected disabilities.
Accuracy and Consistency: Missing or inconsistent information may delay or weaken a claim.
Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exams: Official evaluations conducted by VA medical professionals carry significant influence.
Secondary Conditions: Conditions that develop as a result of an existing service-connected issue may also qualify for compensation.
By understanding these factors, veterans can strengthen their VA claims and improve their chances of receiving fair evaluations.
Service Connection as the Foundation of VA Benefits
A core concept in VA benefits eligibility is service connection, which verifies that a veteran’s disability or medical condition is linked to active-duty service. Without this connection, even legitimate conditions may not qualify for compensation.
True Vet Solutions identifies three primary types of service connections recognized by the VA:
Direct Service Connection: The disability began as a result of military service.
Secondary Service Connection: A disability developed because of another service-connected condition.
Aggravated Service Connection: A pre-existing condition worsened during active duty.
The company’s specialists emphasize that establishing the correct type of service connection and providing consistent evidence are crucial steps toward securing accurate ratings and appropriate VA disability assistance.
True Vet Solutions’ Leadership in VA Disability Assistance
As a veteran-owned organization, True Vet Solutions is deeply committed to helping Texas veterans navigate complex benefit systems with clarity and confidence. The company offers structured services focused on VA disability assistance, educational guidance, and testing support designed to help veterans transition successfully into civilian life.
Services provided by True Vet Solutions include:
Personalized VA Disability Assistance and claim documentation support.
Career and certification training for veterans pursuing new professional paths.
Educational testing and guidance to enhance skills and employment opportunities.
Review and appeal support for denied or under-rated VA claims.
Through its expertise and hands-on approach, True Vet Solutions ensures that every veteran receives the attention and advocacy needed to access full and fair VA benefits.
Expert Insight from Tracy Glover, Founder of True Vet Solutions
“Veterans across Texas deserve clear information and reliable support when applying for benefits,” said Tracy Glover, founder of True Vet Solutions. “Filing an accurate and well-supported claim requires consistent documentation, thorough medical evaluations, and strong evidence of service connection. A well-organized claim can be the difference between approval and delay.”
Glover emphasized that even seemingly unrelated conditions, such as chronic pain or respiratory issues, can be connected to service duties. The True Vet Solutions team routinely assists veterans in identifying these links and ensuring that supporting documentation is properly aligned with VA requirements. This structured and informed approach allows veterans to strengthen their VA claims and secure the VA benefits they have earned through dedication and service.
Empowering Veterans Throughout Texas
True Vet Solutions continues to empower veterans statewide by combining education, advocacy, and personalized guidance. The recently published article, “7 Key Factors the VA Uses to Rate Disability Claims,” is another example of the company’s commitment to simplifying the VA disability assistance process.
About True Vet Solutions
True Vet Solutions is a veteran-owned and operated organization based in Texas that provides personalized VA disability assistance, training, and educational resources to support U.S. military veterans. The company’s mission is to ensure that every veteran understands, accesses, and maximizes their VA benefits. Through compassionate guidance and expert knowledge, True Vet Solutions helps veterans transition confidently into civilian life with the recognition and support earned through service.
If needing help with a VA disability claim, True Vet Solutions can help get the benefits necessary to increase a service member's quality of life – call (904) 774-2189 for help to get the disability rating and benefits that are deserved!
Contact Information:
True Vet Solutions
3907 Pipit Point
Middleburg, FL 32068
United States
Tracy Glover
(904) 523-9035
https://www.truevetsolutions.com/
