Get To 100% VA Disability Rating By Using Obesity As An Intermediate Step

Did you know that you can use your obesity to get additional disability pay? In this episode, we will go over the following:

1. What is obesity?
2. How does the VA view obesity?
3. Intermediate steps to secondary claims using obesity

Obesity in itself is not a disability and therefore, you cannot claim it for VA disability. To be obese you must have a BMI of over 30. However, you can use obesity as an intermediate step to secondary claims for disabilities like hypertension, sleep apnea, and back pain.

Get to 100% disability rating by saying that your obesity was caused by a SC disability such as back pain or leg issues that prevent you from exercising or dieting correctly. Mental disorders can also be a precursor to obesity.

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IMPORTANT LINKS:

1. Veterans Affair Website - https://www.va.gov
2. eCFR (Title 38) - https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38
3. M21-1 (Adjudication Procedures Manual) - https://www.knowva.ebenefits.va.gov/s...
4. REDDIT Forum (Veterans Benefits) -   / index  
5. DBQs - https://www.benefits.va.gov/compensat...


Battle Buddy Ben is not associated with any VSO, Government Agency, or law firm. For helpful tips and information with submitting a disability claim to the VA, please see our YouTube channel and visit our website at battlebuddyben.com.

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NOTE – Regardless of what you view/read on our website/channel, the ultimate decision for your disability rating is up to the VA. Nothing provided herein will guarantee a particular decision.