Hi Veterans, Brian Reese here from VA Claims Insider, and in this post, I’ll be breaking-down the brand-new VA Form 21 10210 – Lay & Witness Statement (aka, “VA Buddy Statement ”) to... continue reading
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2021 Military Disability Pay Chart – The Experts Guide (with 1.3% COLA Bump)
The 2021 Military Disability Pay Chart was released on October 13, 2020, with the implementation of the Social Security Administration’s announcement of a 1.3% Cost of Living Adjustment... continue reading
VA Migraines Rating Criteria – Top 3 Tips Revealed
Today, we’re taking a deep dive into the VA migraines rating criteria with 38 CFR Part 4 as our guide. We’ll also examine the primary (and confusing) differences between the 30% and 50% VA... continue reading
VA Claims Made Easy: The Definitive Guide to the VA Disability Compensation Program
Hi fellow Veterans, Brian Reese here from VA Claims Insider, and this is your VA Claims Made Easy moment because we go in-depth to bring you the most common VA disabilities by body system,... continue reading
VA Disability Rates 2021 Explained – The Definitive Guide (with 1.3% COLA Increase)
VA disability rates 2021 were released on October 13, 2020, with the implementation of the Social Security Administration’s announcement of a 1.3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for... continue reading
VA Disability Pay Dates 2021 (with VA Pay Dates Calendar)
Hi Veterans, Brian Reese here from VA Claims Insider, and in this post, I’m explaining the VA disability pay dates 2021 in detail. I also created a free VA payment schedule tracker for... continue reading
Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): Evidence may have more (or less) PROBATIVE VALUE. Medical evidence is medical evidence. All competent and credible evidence of record must be reviewed by the VA Rater... continue reading
VA Ratings for Sleep Apnea—Explained!
Sleep Apnea VA ratings range from 0% to 100%, with breaks at 30% and 50%. The highest possible scheduler VA disability rating for Sleep Apnea is 100%, which includes symptoms such as chronic... continue reading
300+ Best Discounts for Veterans This Year
In this high-value post, you'll get exclusive FREE access to over 300+ of the Best Discounts for Veterans along with specific instructions to claim the offer. Hi Veterans, Brian Reese here from... continue reading
Obesity Secondary Service Connection as an “Intermediate Step”
Learn all about Obesity Secondary Service Connection in this article. The Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) recently issued its opinion in the case of Walsh v. Wilkie. There has been... continue reading
Top 100 Disabled Veteran Benefits Explained
In this post, we will be covering the Top 100 Disabled Veteran Benefits in detail, along with tips, strategies, and lessons learned to help veterans get the VA benefits you deserve. We’ve also... continue reading
VA Nexus Letter Tips – The Art and Science of a Credible Nexus Letter
A high-quality, credible VA Nexus Letter written by a qualified medical professional is arguably #1 way for veterans to prove service-connection, aka, the “Nexus” requirement under the... continue reading