Track Symptoms for VA Disability Claims

Build the evidence your claim needs.

Published March 30, 2026

Why documentation matters for VA claims

VA disability ratings are based on documented evidence. A structured log with dates, severity, frequency, and functional impact carries significantly more weight than verbal descriptions. Examiners can assess rating criteria directly from your data.

What to track

Track the condition matching your claim:

Headaches: frequency, severity, prostrating status (directly maps to VA rating criteria)
Pain: location, severity, functional impact, treatment
Mental health: mood, symptoms, triggers, sleep disruption, nightmares
Tinnitus: severity, impact on sleep and concentration
IBS: episode frequency, severity, incapacitating episodes

How to prepare your evidence

Track consistently for at least 90 days before your exam. Export as CSV. Highlight: frequency (how often symptoms occur), severity (average and worst), functional impact (days unable to work/function), and treatment (what you have tried).

Related trackers

🧠 Headache & Migraine 🦴 Chronic Pain 💭 Mental Health 👂 Tinnitus 💩 IBS & Digestive Health

Frequently asked questions

Does BodySitRep match VA rating criteria?

Yes. The Headache, Sinus, and IBS trackers include fields that directly align with VA rating criteria, including prostrating status for headaches and incapacitating episodes for sinus conditions.

How far back should I track?

At least 90 days. Longer is better. Consistent, dated records over 3 to 6 months provide the strongest evidence.

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