Is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder a Disability?

July 11, 2024

Yes, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is recognized as a disability under SSDI, SSI, and VA disability programs. PTSD can have significant impacts on the lives of those who experience it,... continue reading

How to Write a Winning VA PTSD Stressor Statement (With Examples!)

July 8, 2024

To prove service connection for PTSD, you need to provide the VA with a valid stressor event. This means you need "proof" of an in-service stressor that led to the development of your PTSD. In... continue reading

No C&P Exam for PTSD: Should I Be Worried?

After you’ve filed a VA claim for PTSD, you’re likely going to get scheduled for a VA C&P exam for PTSD. However, sometimes the VA doesn’t schedule you for a mental health exam; this is... continue reading

VA Math Explained: How the VA Combined Rating Chart Works

July 4, 2024

If you have three disability ratings, one at 70% and two at 50%, doesn’t that equal 70% + 50% + 50% = 170%? Not according to VA math! VA disability ratings are not cumulative in the way the... continue reading

Are There Income Limits for VA Disability?

July 3, 2024

No, there are no income limits for veteran’s receiving VA disability compensation benefits. VA disability compensation is designed to provide monetary compensation to disabled veterans for the... continue reading

VA and SSDI: How Veterans Can Get BOTH Benefits!

July 2, 2024

Did you know veterans can get both VA and SSDI benefits at the same time? Yep, it’s true. And, while veterans can qualify for SSDI benefits regardless of their VA rating, it’s generally... continue reading

How Much is SSDI for 100 Disabled Veterans?

July 1, 2024

In 2024, monthly SSDI payments saw a 3.2% COLA increase, raising the maximum monthly benefit to $3,822 from $3,627 in 2023. The typical SSDI recipient receives an average monthly payment between... continue reading

C&P Exam for Vertigo: What to Expect and How to Prepare

June 27, 2024

If you’ve filed a VA disability claim for Vertigo, chances are you’re going to be scheduled for a C&P exam for Vertigo. In this article, you’ll learn “what” to expect and “how”... continue reading

Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption by State (2025 Update)

June 22, 2024

In this ultimate guide, Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider reveals and explains the 2025 property tax exemptions for disabled veterans by state! All 50 states and the District of Columbia offer... continue reading

VA C&P Exam for Kidney Disease: What to Expect and How to Prepare

June 20, 2024

If you’ve filed a VA claim for kidney disease, you’ll likely be scheduled for a C&P exam with a third-party company contracted by the VA. In this blog post, you’ll learn what to expect... continue reading

C&P Exam for Restless Leg Syndrome: Here’s What to Expect and How to Prepare

June 19, 2024

If you’ve filed a VA claim for Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), you’ll likely be scheduled for an in-person C&P exam with a third party company contracted by the VA. In this article,... continue reading

Why Did I Get a 2nd C&P Exam for PTSD?

June 18, 2024

In my experience helping over 25,000 veterans since 2016, a 2nd C&P exam for PTSD is generally positive and can lead to a more favorable VA claim decision or avoid a VA... continue reading

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