Articles by Brian Reese

Have you ever wished there were veterans charity pick up programs that allowed you to donate your items directly to support our U.S. military veterans? Well, I've got some great news for you... continue reading

Did you know you might be able to service connect VA sleep apnea secondary to weight gain as an “interim link?” Yep, it’s true. While weight gain and obesity is not eligible for a VA... continue reading

No, you can’t get VA disability for obesity via direct service connection as there is no separate VA rating for obesity under the law. However, it is still possible to service connect obesity... continue reading

Disability ratings for VA benefits range from 0% to 100% with breaks at 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, and 90%. The VA will assign a "combined" rating percentage based upon the severity... continue reading

Are you a veteran with disabilities looking for support to cover the expenses of clothing related to your condition?  The VA Clothing Allowance might just be the assistance you need. In... continue reading

In this post, Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider explains why the VA likely said: “Sleep Apnea Secondary to PTSD Denied” in your VA decision letter. What’s the bottom line? It is hard to... continue reading

In this post, VA disability expert Brian Reese reveals and explains how to win sleep apnea VA claim, regardless of past denials. Here’s the bottom line: It’s difficult to get sleep apnea... continue reading

Today, Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider reveals and explains "The SEM Method," which is a proven 3-part strategy to win your VA claim fast (regardless of age, income, experience, or VA rating).... continue reading

Veterans with back issues that were caused or made worse by their active-duty military service could receive a VA disability rating for back problems ranging from 10% to 100% with breaks at 20%,... continue reading

Here’s the deal fellow veterans: The current 50 Percent CPAP VA Rating for Sleep Apnea is about to change. Why? Because the VA’s proposed changes to Sleep Apnea VA ratings could by coming... continue reading

In this blog post, Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider will teach you how to file a VA claim online in 17 steps. This tutorial also includes helpful explanations and screenshots so you can follow... continue reading