Articles by Brian Reese

Brian Reese here with VA Claims Insider, and in this expert-level post, I’m going to reveal and explain how to service connect your GERD Secondary to PTSD for VA disability. We’ll... continue reading

You probably arrived at this post because you want to know definitively: “What not to say at C&P exam.” Awe yes, an important topic. If you’ve filed a claim for VA disability... continue reading

You probably landed on this blog post because you got a second C&P exam (after the first one), and you’re wondering: “Is a second C&P exam a good sign?” In our experience helping... continue reading

My guess is you landed on this page because you got a copy of your C&P exam paperwork, and it says something like: “Acceptable Clinical Evidence” and you want to know: is a VA ACE exam good... continue reading

In this guide, we'll explore how to get a VA Rating for Knee Pain even if you’ve already filed, been denied, or gave up. Limitation of Flexion of the Knee or “Knee Pain” is the #3 most... continue reading

Brian Reese here, Veteran Benefits expert and founder of VA Claims Insider, and in this post, I’m revealing and explaining the 2023 VA disability pay dates. I also created a free VA pay... continue reading

2023 VA disability rates will be officially released on October 13, 2022, with the implementation of the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) 2023 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase,... continue reading

Did you know veterans can download a copy of my #1 most downloaded Veterans Benefits Guide (2022 Edition) for FREE? Yep, it’s true. No gimmicks. No B.S. The 2022 VA benefits book is my... continue reading

Hey Insiders, we know so many of you are frustrated with the VA backlog issue so we're here to help you understand what's going on, to the best of our ability. The VA claims backlog issue has... continue reading

Today, we’ll discuss the three things you really need to know if you get a VA ACE exam. Recently, the VA has been using the Acceptable Clinical Evidence (ACE) exam process for certain... continue reading

Today, we’ll discuss the 4 best ways to get a copy of your VA Rating Decision Letter, to include why it’s the #1 most important document you’ll receive from the VA. Issuance of a VA... continue reading