Staged Rating
VA Terminology Definition
Plain English Definition
Different rating percentages for different time periods - reflects that your condition may have been worse or better at various times.
Why This Matters
The VA can assign different ratings for different periods based on the evidence. This often happens when conditions worsen over time or when there's limited evidence for earlier periods.
Example
You file a claim with an effective date of January 2024. The VA gives you 10% from January-June 2024, then 30% from July 2024 onward because evidence shows your condition worsened.