How to Get a VA Rating for Insomnia

Obtaining a VA disability rating for insomnia requires the same basic steps as securing any VA disability rating:

Demonstrate that you suffer from the condition
Establish that it is more likely than not that your condition is service-connected
Provide evidence to support the maximum appropriate VA disability rating

Each of these steps relies to a great degree on medical evidence. You will need to show medical evidence that confirms that you suffer from the listed condition and makes the severity of the condition clear. Medical evidence will also play an important role in establishing a service connection, either by establishing the onset of the condition or by tying the condition to an event or exposure during your military service.

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Insomnia in Veterans

Veterans with certain conditions that are frequently service-connected are very likely to also suffer from insomnia. For example, one study found that more than 93% of veterans who had been diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) also struggled with insomnia. The same was true for more than 77% of those with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and more than 69% of those who suffered from chronic pain.

Insomnia in veterans wasn’t always connected to another service-connected condition, though. More than half of the post-9/11 veterans studied had insomnia.

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VA Disability Ratings for Insomnia

There isn’t a separate rating schedule for insomnia. If the insomnia is a symptom of another condition, it is typically rated as a part of that condition. When insomnia is rated independently, it is typically rated under the schedule for mental health disorders. Under that rating system, the VA may award a disability rating of 0%, 10%, 30%, 50%, 70% or 100%. The rating will depend on the degree to which insomnia, or insomnia and a combination of other mental health conditions, impact your ability to function in social and work settings.

Building a Strong VA Disability Claim

To get the maximum disability rating possible, it’s important to ensure that you include all service-connected conditions in your claim, as well as conditions that are caused by a service-connected condition or the treatment for a service-connected condition.

Since insomnia is often rated as a mental health disorder or along with mental health disorders, you won’t have clearly measurable data like a scan or blood test to help establish how serious your condition is. That’s why it’s so important to work with an experienced VA disability benefits advocate who can explain exactly what types of evidence will be most effective and how you can obtain that evidence.

At Disabled Vets, we are fully committed to helping veterans and their families secure the benefits they deserve. To learn more about how we can help you, call 888-373-4722 or fill out our contact form here.

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