# Autoimmune Disease and VA Disability: What Veterans Need to Know

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Podcast: [The Veterans Disability Nexus](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-veterans-disability-nexus-6175812)
Published: 2026-02-10T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://veteransnexus.transistor.fm/episodes/autoimmune-disease-and-va-disability-what-veterans-need-to-know
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## Resource

🎙️ “Autoimmune Disease and VA Disability: What Veterans Need to Know” Written in the same trusted, veteran-focused tone that matches your Prestige Veteran Medical Consulting brand. This version includes timestamps, takeaways, and keyword integration for platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. 🎙️ Show Notes: Autoimmune Disease and VA Disability — What Veterans Need to Know Hosted by: Leah Bucholz, Founder & CEO of Prestige Veteran Medical Consulting 🎧 Episode Summary In this episode, Leah Bucholz explains how autoimmune diseases — such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and others — can qualify for VA disability benefits . Many Veterans live with autoimmune disorders triggered or worsened by service-related stress, environmental exposures, or other medical conditions. Leah outlines how these diseases are rated, the different ways they can be service-connected, and what the medical literature says about the link between military service and immune system dysfunction. This episode helps Veterans and their advocates understand how to build stronger, evidence-based VA claims for autoimmune conditions. 🩺 Key Topics Covered [00:00] — Welcome & Introduction Leah introduces the topic and shares why autoimmune disease claims can be complex but highly important for Veterans seeking accurate VA ratings. [01:00] — What Are Autoimmune Diseases? Overview of what autoimmune conditions are, and examples commonly seen in Veterans: lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, thyroid disorders, psoriasis, and inflammatory bowel disease. [02:30] — How the VA Rates Autoimmune Diseases Explanation of how the VA uses different diagnostic codes to rate each condition based on the affected organ system — for example, lupus under DC 6350, rheumatoid arth…

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