Conditions
Guides by condition
ClaimAnchor helps you organize and prepare a claim for any service-connected condition. The categories below follow the body systems in the VA rating schedule (38 CFR Part 4).
A map, not a limit
Use these body systems to find your area. If your condition is not listed as an example, ClaimAnchor can still help you organize your claim for it. These pages are educational only.
38 CFR §4.71a
Musculoskeletal
Bones, joints, and the spine — how they move and hold up over time.
- Back painGuide
- Knee and joint pain
- Shoulder injuries
- Arthritis
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38 CFR §4.73
Muscle Injuries
Damage to muscle groups, including strength loss and deep scarring.
- Muscle strains and tears
- Loss of muscle strength
- Scarring from muscle wounds
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38 CFR §4.79
Eye
Vision and the health of the eyes.
- Vision loss
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- Eye injuries
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38 CFR §4.85
Ear / Hearing
Hearing, ringing in the ears, and balance.
- TinnitusGuide
- Hearing loss
- Vertigo and balance issues
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38 CFR §4.88
Infectious & Immune
Infections tied to service and conditions of the immune system.
- Chronic fatigue
- Autoimmune conditions
- Infections from service
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38 CFR §4.97
Respiratory
The lungs, breathing, and sleep-related breathing.
- Sleep apneaGuide
- Asthma
- Sinusitis
- Breathing problems
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38 CFR §4.104
Cardiovascular
The heart and blood pressure.
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Irregular heartbeat
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38 CFR §4.114
Digestive
The stomach, intestines, and digestion.
- Acid reflux (GERD)
- IBS
- Ulcers
- Gallbladder problems
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38 CFR §4.115a
Genitourinary
The kidneys, bladder, and urinary system.
- Kidney problems
- Bladder conditions
- Urinary issues
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38 CFR §4.116
Gynecological & Breast
Reproductive and breast health.
- Reproductive health conditions
- Breast conditions
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38 CFR §4.117
Hemic / Lymphatic
Blood and the lymph system.
- Anemia
- Blood disorders
- Lymph node conditions
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38 CFR §4.118
Skin
The skin, including rashes and scarring.
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Scars
- Skin rashes
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38 CFR §4.119
Endocrine
Hormones and glands, including blood sugar and the thyroid.
- Diabetes
- Thyroid conditions
- Hormone disorders
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38 CFR §4.130
Mental Disorders
Mental health and how it affects daily life.
- PTSDGuide
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Sleep problems
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38 CFR §4.124a
Neurological
The brain and nerves, including headaches and nerve pain.
- MigrainesGuide
- Nerve pain
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Numbness and tingling
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38 CFR §4.150
Dental / Oral
The teeth, jaw, and mouth.
- Tooth loss
- Jaw conditions
- Mouth injuries
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Educational only. ClaimAnchor is not the VA, is not accredited or affiliated with it, and does not give legal or medical advice.