Finding Which Conditions are Static (Online)
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You do NOT have to wait months for your C-file, fight with a VSO, or the 1-800 number people to find out what conditions of yours are static (NOT subject to Regular Future Evaluations)! As a bonus, this method will also show what Diagnostic Code the condition was rated/considered under.

Steps to Find Out What Conditions Are Static

  1. Log into Va.gov.

  2. In a NEW TAB go to: https://api.va.gov/v0/rated_disabilities

  3. The lines which read “static_ind” show if the condition is static or not.

    • true means the condition is static.

    • false means the condition is NOT static.

For those who use the Chrome browser, be sure to select “Pretty-print” at the top left of your window to make things readable.

Frequently Asked Questions

    • If you got an “{"errors":[{"title":"Not found","detail":"There are no routes matching your request: v0/rated_disabilties","code":"411","status":"404"}]}” error message

      • That likely means your login timed out on va.gov and/or your closed the tab that held your va.gov log in.

      • Alternatively, those using an IOS device (Apple) try using the Safari browser (see the compass icon on the bottom right of your screen).

    • If you are unable to check online:

      • You can request your C-File which will contain your code sheet. The code sheet will list all the conditions and whether the conditions are static or not.

      • Your VSO also may be able to obtain your code sheet for you.

      • If you are exceptionally lucky the VA’s 1-800 people may also tell you.

    • Most raters are not going to take their time to mark denied issues as static since it just doesn’t matter.

      • If it is not marked static it is not like VA is going to reevaluate it… as well… it is not considered related to service. So there would be no point in it.

    • One of three things could be happening here:

      1. 1. You are permanent and total without the non-static condition(s);

      2. 2. When VA migrated files from mostly paper to digital - some conditions were not properly marked as static when they are in-fact static; or

      3. 3. The rater made a Clear and Unmistakable Error (CUE). Generally, the next rater who gets the file will make appropriate corrections/proposals.

      • In any case, there is not anything you need to do.

    • While uncommon, sometimes raters overlook a grant of P&T. Whenever you are 100% combined and your conditions are static, but P&T was NOT awarded, the VA will automatically establish an audit (usually within 2 weeks of the rating decision). These audits are conducted by a human who will then give you a grant of P&T, assuming there are no other issues at play.

    • If no audit was ever started, you can:

      • Make a VERA appointment and ask if they could have their coach (supervisor) make an EP930 to control for the missed issue of entitlement to depent’s educational assistance;

      • If within a year of ANY rating decision; filing a Higher Level Review (HLR) and cite “Missed issue of dependents’ educational assistance; OR

      • File a claim for “Entitlement to Dependent’s Educational Assistance, due to being permanent and total”.

      • A rater will review your file and grant if appropriate.