On May 26, 2008, Army Ranger Leroy A. Petry was already wounded by gunfire to both legs when an enemy grenade landed a few feet from two of his fellow Rangers. He moved forward, picked it up, and threw it clear. The blast severed his right hand at the wrist. Petry remained conscious long enough to apply his own tourniquet and radio for the evacuation that carried his wounded team to safety.

He returned home to a myoelectric prosthetic that responds to muscle signals, bearing a small plaque with the names of his fallen Rangers. In the years since, he has spent his career pointing other wounded veterans toward the resources and care programs they never realized were available. The benefits veterans need already exist somewhere in the system.

Read Leroy A. Petry's full story at the Congressional Medal of Honor Society below.

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When you're rated at 70% and get approved for a new 40% condition, basic math says 110%. The VA calculator gives you 82%. Veterans feel cheated, but the system makes sense once you understand it:

The VA rates against remaining healthy function, so each new condition works on a smaller pool than the last.

Total Disability Individual Unemployability pays the exact same $3,938 monthly as a 100% schedular rating, but the qualification path is completely different. You need:

A veteran with severe PTSD at 70% who can't hold steady work often qualifies for TDIU faster than grinding through more claims to reach 100% schedular. The focus shifts from mathematical precision to functional impact.

Permanent and Total status unlocks benefits that dwarf the monthly payment difference:

These often add up to more real value than chasing the final rating points through endless appeals.

Pull your current rating decision letter and find two numbers: your highest individual rating, and your combined total. Those two numbers determine which path makes the most sense.

If you’re facing challenges with your claim and need assistance, reach out for a free case evaluation.

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This 5-minute breakdown reveals how diabetes complications stack up in the VA system and why many diabetic veterans leave significant ratings on the table. You'll learn exactly which secondary conditions to document and how they combine under VA math to reach that crucial 100% threshold.

Were you prescribed Dupixent (dupilumab) and later diagnosed with Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL)?

Recent studies have linked long-term Dupixent use to an increased risk of CTCL, a rare skin cancer. If you took Dupixent for at least one month and were diagnosed with CTCL—or a subtype like Mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome—after your first dose, you may be eligible to file a claim.

Find out if you qualify. The case review is free and confidential.

Act now. Contact us today at (855) 494-1298 to learn more about your options or to begin your claim. You’ve served your country; let us serve you.