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VA Claims Insider blog provides coaching & education-based resources to help disabled veterans get the VA disability benefits they deserve in less time. We are here for disabled veterans exploring eligibility for increased VA disability benefits and who wish to learn more about that process.
VA Claims Insider Blog
22h ago
If you’re struggling with adjustment disorder, it may feel lonely and isolating, but you’re not alone. Many veterans experience emotional and behavioral struggles throughout their daily lives, due to the significant life changes and challenges that come with military service and transitioning to civilian life. Symptoms can range ..read more
VA Claims Insider Blog
1d ago
When it comes to getting your VA claim approved, protecting yourself from VA rating reductions, or increasing an existing VA rating, regular medical treatment is mission critical! Many veterans make the mistake of assuming that once they submit their claim, their job is done. NOT TRUE! The reality ..read more
VA Claims Insider Blog
4d ago
In this veteran’s guide, we explain who qualifies for the VA Caregiver Program. We’ll break down veteran eligibility criteria, including service connection, clinical eligibility, enrollment in VA healthcare, and lots more. Let’s get started! Summary of Key Points Who Qualifies for the VA Caregiver Program? Veteran eligibility: To ..read more
VA Claims Insider Blog
4d ago
VA presumptive conditions make it easier for veterans to secure VA disability benefits by eliminating the need to prove a direct connection between their condition and military service (this is called a “nexus.”) The VA requires veterans to meet specific eligibility criteria, including verifying a diagnosis of a presumptive ..read more
VA Claims Insider Blog
5d ago
Air Force Veteran Mark Walter never planned on pursuing a VA rating increase after leaving the service. After transitioning out of the military, he didn’t think he qualified for or deserved additional VA benefits. It was years before he realized he was likely underrated. With support from VA ..read more
VA Claims Insider Blog
6d ago
Did you know that there were certain military bases in the U.S. that stored Agent Orange? If you’re a veteran who served at any of these bases, you may be interested in learning if any of the health-related dangers from Agent Orange could have caused or contributed to ..read more
VA Claims Insider Blog
6d ago
If your mental health condition is so severe that your current VA rating doesn’t adequately capture your daily struggles, Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) could provide you with additional, well-deserved benefits. Today, VA disability expert Brian Reese will reveal and explain exactly how VA SMC works for mental illness ..read more
VA Claims Insider Blog
1w ago
Did you know that it’s possible for your atrial fibrillation (AFib) to be linked to your military service? It’s true! Cardiac arrhythmias (i.e., an irregular heart rhythm), such as atrial fibrillation (AFib) may be caused by service-related trauma, stress, or exposure to environmental toxins. If your military service is ..read more
VA Claims Insider Blog
1w ago
As a veteran navigating the VA disability system, you may wonder if the VA can reduce or terminate your service-connected disability rating over time. The good news? There are several VA rating protections in place to help safeguard your benefits. In this detailed article from VA disability expert ..read more
VA Claims Insider Blog
1w ago
As a veteran pilot, you may be wondering if your VA disability benefits, and FAA medical certification can coexist. Understanding how VA disability claims, and FAA regulations intersect is crucial, especially given the unique physical and mental challenges pilots endure, including significant exposure to gravitational forces (G-forces). This ..read more