How to Increase Your VA Rating

Three paths: (1) File for new unclaimed conditions — especially secondaries like sleep apnea secondary to PTSD, radiculopathy secondary to back condition. (2) Supplemental claim with new evidence if a condition worsened. (3) Appeal a decision via Higher-Level Review or Board Appeal.

Most effective approach: review your rating code sheet, identify conditions rated below current symptom severity, gather current medical evidence, then file.