Articles by Brian Reese
I’m going to begin this article with the Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): It is DIFFICULT to get service connected for Sleep Apnea secondary to PTSD. Why? Because the medical research is slim... continue reading
Top 5 VA Secondary Conditions to Depression (The Insider’s Guide)
Today, I’m revealing and explaining the Top 5 VA Secondary Conditions to Depression for VA disability benefits utilizing the legal and medical requirements for secondary service... continue reading
Can I Get a VA Rating for Insomnia Secondary to Tinnitus? (The Insider’s Guide)
Brian Reese here with VA Claims Insider, and in this expert-level post, I’m going to reveal and explain how to get a VA Rating for Insomnia Secondary to Tinnitus. We’ll also explore... continue reading
Top 3 Ways to Get a Hiatal Hernia VA Rating (The Insider’s Guide)
In this guide, we'll explore how to get a Hiatal Hernia VA Rating even if you’ve already filed or been denied VA benefits in the past. VA Disability for Hiatal Hernia ranges from 10% to 60%... continue reading
Can I Get a VA Rating for GERD Secondary to PTSD? (The Insider’s Guide)
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
What Not to Say at C&P Exam? 6 Pitfalls to Avoid at Your VA C&P Exam!
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
Is a Second C&P Exam a Good Sign? Here’s 3 Reasons Why the VA Ordered Another C&P Exam!
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
Is a VA ACE Exam Good or Bad? (The Insider’s Guide)
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
3 Best Ways to Get a VA Rating for Knee Pain (The Insider’s Guide)
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
2023 VA Disability Pay Dates (The Insider’s Guide)
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 dates... continue reading
2023 VA Disability Rates (Official): HUGE 8.7% COLA Increase Approved by SSA!
2023 VA disability rates will increase by 8.7% as announced by the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)... continue reading
The Ultimate Veterans Benefits Guide: Free Download (2022 Edition)
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