VA disability for 11B Infantryman

Conditions veterans in this job claim

• TinnitusDC 6260Frequently claimed

  Weapons fire, explosions, heavy weapons systems

• Hearing lossDC 6100Frequently claimed

  Prolonged exposure to small arms, grenades, IEDs

• PTSDDC 9411Frequently claimed

  Direct combat exposure, firefights, IED attacks

• Lumbosacral/cervical strainDC 5237Frequently claimed

  Heavy rucking, body armor, combat loads 60-100+ lbs

• Knee, limitation of flexionDC 5260Frequently claimed

  Rucking, running, jumping with heavy loads

• Knee instabilityDC 5257Also commonly claimed

  Repeated stress from dismounted patrols

• Sciatic nerve radiculopathyDC 8520Also commonly claimed

  Secondary to lumbar strain from heavy loads

• Ankle, limited motionDC 5271Also commonly claimed

  Uneven terrain, parachute landings, sprains

• Migraine headachesDC 8100Also commonly claimed

  TBI from blast exposure, concussions

• Shoulder, limitation of motionDC 5201Also commonly claimed

  Carrying weapons, body armor, overhead lifting

• Eczema/dermatitisDC 7806Also commonly claimed

  Exposure to chemicals, field conditions, irritants

• Sleep apneaDC 6847Also commonly claimed

  Often secondary to PTSD, weight gain post-service

• Major depressive disorderDC 9434Also commonly claimed

  Combat stress, loss of unit members, moral injury

• Degenerative arthritisDC 5003Also commonly claimed

  Cumulative joint wear from high-impact activities

• Foot injuries, otherDC 5284Also commonly claimed

  Boots, marching, long days on feet, cumulative across any military role

Rating tables: tinnitus, hearing loss, PTSD, back or neck strain, limited knee flexion, knee instability, sciatica, limited ankle motion, migraines, limited shoulder motion, eczema or dermatitis, sleep apnea, depression, and degenerative arthritis.