Dependency claims are made by immediate or close relatives of the deceased who have been deprived of their support and services. It is a compensation claim, not for the deceased but for their family after death.
Tinnitus, mental health conditions, musculoskeletal disorders, scars, and presumptive disorders are frequently approved VA disability claims.
The VA Claim Process with Timelines by Step VA Claim StepDescriptionTimeline Step #1: Claim Received The VA acknowledges receipt of your disability claim. 7 to 14 days Step #2: Under Review The VA reviews your claim to ensure all necessary information is included and understands the specifics of your case. 14 to 30 days6 more rows •
To qualify for a 100 percent Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) rating, the veteran must either: Have one disability that is rated at 60 percent or higher; or. Two or more disabilities that have a combined rating of 70 percent or greater, with one condition rated at least 40 percent or greater.
Submitting an electronic dependency claim through eBenefits allows VA to make a decision on your claim in as little as 48 hours. Simply log into eBenefits and click “Add or Remove Dependent” under the Apply section.
What is the Hardest VA Claim to Get? Mental Health Conditions (e.g., PTSD, Depression) ... Sleep Apnea. Tinnitus and Hearing Loss. Military Sexual Trauma (MST) ... Chronic Pain Without a Clear Diagnosis.
Ing to the VA website, in April of 2022, the average number of days to complete a disability-related claim was 152 days which is nearly 5 months. In our experience, it can take anywhere from months to a year or longer for an application to be approved.