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2027 VA Disability Rates (Projected 3.9% COLA Increase)
2027 VA disability pay rates are projected to increase by 3.9% with the annual COLA. If that estimate holds, it would be the largest COLA increase for veterans since 2022. But here’s the deal:... continue reading
How to Go From 90% to 100% VA Disability (3 Proven Paths)
If you’re at a 90% VA disability rating, you're within reach of 100%. The rating increase is possible, but it requires the right strategy because the VA uses a combined rating... continue reading
How VA Claims Insider Serves Veterans
VA Claims Insider is an education-based organization built by veterans who have successfully navigated the VA disability claims process. Our mission is... continue reading
VA Disability Ratings: How They Work and What They Mean for Your Benefits
Your VA disability rating is a percentage the VA assigns to reflect how much your service-connected conditions decrease your overall health and ability to function. That... continue reading
Military Base Toxic Exposure Veterans Benefits: VA Compensation, Eligibility, and Claims
Millions of veterans have been exposed to hazardous chemicals, contaminated water, burn pits, radiation, and other environmental toxins during military service. If you developed a... continue reading
Elite Success Story: Air Force Veteran Goes From 0% to 90% VA Disability in 17 Months
Air Force veteran Sheila O'Connor spent almost two decades in uniform — and nearly a decade after leaving the service without receiving a dollar of the VA disability... continue reading
Can You Get More Than 100% VA Disability?
Yes, you can get more than 100% VA disability compensation—but not in the way most veterans think. The VA does not assign schedular ratings higher than 100%. However, you can be paid above... continue reading
Metatarsalgia VA Rating (Diagnostic Code 5279): Maximum 10 Percent Explained
Metatarsalgia can turn something as simple as walking into a daily grind, especially after years of long marches, hard surfaces, and heavy gear. While the VA caps the metatarsalgia VA... continue reading
Ulcerative Colitis VA Rating: How the VA Rates It from 10% to 100%
Living with ulcerative colitis is exhausting, especially when you’re dealing with unpredictable flare-ups and the VA disability process at the same time. Ulcerative colitis is a... continue reading
Hemorrhoids VA Rating Explained (DC 7336): Eligibility, Ratings, and How to File
Hemorrhoids are a common but often overlooked condition linked to years of physical strain, prolonged sitting, and demanding service environments. When symptoms like bleeding, pain,... continue reading
VA Benefits for Veterans: Why 2026 is a Great Time to File!
As we kick off 2026, there’s no better time than right now to take control of your VA disability benefits. While you can file a VA claim at any... continue readingIMPORTANT LEGAL DISCLAIMER
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