One of the more common questions we get at VA Claims Insider is “Are National Guard Veterans?” and whether National Guard and Reservists can get VA benefits. The answer is YES, and in this... continue reading
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How to Get Your DD 214 Online (8-Step Tutorial)
In this 8-step tutorial we'll break down how to get your DD 214 online. Let's get started. Thanks to the new and improved milConnect website, veterans can now download a copy of DD 214 form... continue reading
3 Ways to Get VA Disability Claim Help
In this post, veterans will learn 3 Ways to Get VA Disability Claim Help, along with some of the top organizations that can assist veterans with their VA disability compensation claims. Let’s... continue reading
What is a Veteran? (Official Veteran Definition According to Federal Law)
If you’ve ever wondered “What is a Veteran” stay tuned because this high-value blog post is for you. I will also reveal and explain the official Veteran Definition, as codified in federal... continue reading
The Ultimate Guide to Oregon Veterans Benefits [Updated]
In addition to the federal benefits available to all eligible U.S. military veterans regardless of location, each U.S. state offers additional benefits and exemptions for veterans and their families... continue reading
The Ultimate Guide to New Mexico Veterans Benefits [Updated]
In addition to the federal benefits available to all eligible U.S. military veterans regardless of location, each U.S. state offers additional benefits and exemptions for veterans and their families... continue reading
2022 Military Disability Pay Chart – The Insider’s Guide
In this post, I break down the official 2022 Military Disability Pay Chart in detail. The official 2022 COLA increase is 5.9%, which is the largest pay increase for disabled military veterans... continue reading
2022 VA Disability Rates Explained: The Insider’s Guide (with Official 5.9% COLA Increase)
2022 VA disability rates were released on October 13, 2021 with the implementation of the Social Security Administration's Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase for 2022, which is 5.9%. *NEW*... continue reading
The Ultimate Guide to Arizona Veterans Benefits [Updated]
In addition to federal benefits that are available to all eligible U.S. military veterans no matter where they live, each state offers additional benefits for veterans that are unique to that state.... continue reading
2022 VA Disability Pay Dates Explained
Hi Veterans, Brian Reese here, Veteran Benefits expert and founder of VA Claims Insider, and in this post, I’m explaining the 2022 VA disability pay dates in detail. I also created a free... continue reading
The Ultimate Guide to Veteran Benefits in Texas [Updated]
Texas is the #1 most veteran-friendly state in America and offers many great benefits for disabled veterans. While California remains the most populated state for veterans, Texas will soon become... continue reading
20 States with Full Property Tax Exemptions for 100% Disabled Veterans (2025 Update)
In this updated article for 2025, we list and explain the 20 states with full property tax exemption for 100 disabled veterans (typically, you must have a 100% P&T VA rating, with some limited... continue reading