Our Mission
RateMyVSO exists to help veterans research and understand their legitimate VA disability claims, not to push claims, game ratings, or exploit the system.
We built this platform because the VA claims process is overwhelming, the rating schedule reads like a legal textbook, and finding the right person to help you shouldn't require guessing. Every veteran who served has earned the right to understand what benefits they may qualify for and they deserve dedicated and competent representation from a VSO Representative that cares about the Veteran's claim outcomes.
This site helps you do three things: research your conditions in plain English using real government data, explore possible secondary conditions you genuinely have but just haven't logically connected to your primary condition on your own, and finally to find a VSO representative with a demonstrated track record of care and expertise that is backed by honest reviews from fellow veterans.
What we are NOT: We are not claims coaches. We don't charge fees. We don't tell you what to file. We don't guarantee outcomes. We present data from publicly available sources that will hopefully allow you to make the best informed decisions possible with your VSO.
RateMyVSO is built and operated by a disabled veteran, for veterans. It is and will remain a free service.
What We Do
Condition Lookup
725 VA diagnostic codes translated into plain English. Search by everyday language — rating criteria, C&P exam tips, and evidence guidance for every condition.
Real Data, Not Guesswork
We analyzed 19,000+ BVA decisions and combined data from five government sources to show what evidence actually works — grant rates, denial patterns, and more.
Find the Right VSO
Search 18,000+ VA-accredited representatives by location. Read real reviews from fellow veterans to find someone who knows your type of claim.
Secondary Conditions
Discover conditions commonly linked to your existing disability — with medical basis, evidence guidance, and Board of Veterans' Appeals grant rates.
PACT Act & Presumptives
All 82 PACT Act presumptive conditions with qualifying service periods, official grant rates, and VA Inspector General findings about denial errors.
Community Data
Veterans can anonymously share their claim outcomes. Once enough veterans contribute, community trends appear on condition pages to help others.
Our Data Sources
RateMyVSO is the only free veteran resource that combines data from five government sources into one platform:
- 38 CFR Part 4 — VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities — The official VA rating schedule sourced from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). This is the foundation for all 725 diagnostic codes, rating criteria, and plain-English translations on the site.
- VA OGC Accreditation Database — The official source for all 18,000+ VA-accredited VSO representative records, organizations, and registration data.
- VA Annual Benefits Report (FY2024) — Prevalence data covering 6 million veterans and 41.7 million service-connected disabilities.
- GAO Audits (GAO-23-106097) — Initial claim approval rates for the top 10 conditions.
- VA Inspector General Reports — 23 audits documenting claims processing error rates by condition.
- VA PACT Act Performance Dashboard — Official grant rates for toxic exposure conditions.
- Board of Veterans' Appeals Decisions — Our own analysis of 19,232 BVA decisions (2023-2026), extracting 16,261 individual claims with evidence patterns, grant/denial factors, and rating transitions.
We don't sell coaching. We don't push claims. We show you what the data says — in plain English — so you can have a more informed conversation with your VSO.
Important Information
Not affiliated with the VA. RateMyVSO is an independent, community-driven platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or any government agency.
Data source. Representative and organization data is sourced from the publicly available VA Office of General Counsel (OGC) Accreditation Database. Reviews and ratings are submitted by users and reflect individual experiences.
Operated by RateMyVSO LLC. RateMyVSO is a Georgia LLC committed to keeping this platform free and accessible to all veterans. Response times for messages and moderation may vary.
Get Involved
The strength of RateMyVSO comes from the veteran community. Here's how you can help:
- Leave a review — Share your experience with your VSO representative.
- Share your claim outcome — Help other veterans by anonymously sharing your results.
- Spread the word — Tell fellow veterans about RateMyVSO.
- Claim your profile — If you're a VSO rep, verify your identity and engage with reviews.
- Report issues — Flag inappropriate content or contact us with suggestions.