Articles by Brian Reese

Understanding the rules and regulations governing VA ratings and compensation can be challenging. Navigating the rules and criteria of Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) is no... continue reading

You're here because you want to know if/how VA disability and FAA medical can potentially affect your career and flying status as an airline pilot. Let's first answer the nagging question: "Can... continue reading

If you’re wondering, “Are Veterans Affairs Benefits Taxable” this high-value blog post has everything you need to know! In accordance with 26 U.S. Code § 104, VA benefits payments are not... continue reading

In this post, we’ll explore 2nd Generation Agent Orange Symptoms (and also 3rd Generation Agent Orange Symptoms). The health effects of exposure to Agent Orange have been highly documented.... continue reading

2024 VA disability pay charts are effective December 1, 2023, payable starting January 1, 2024, and will increase by 3.2% based on the new Social Security Administration’s 2024 COLA... continue reading

2024 VA Special Monthly Compensation Rates will increase by 3.2% starting January 2024 as announced by the Social Security Administration. Veterans can use the pay chart below to find their... continue reading

VA Disability Rates 2024 will increase by 3.2% starting January 2024 as announced by the Social Security Administration. Disabled veterans with a 10% VA rating or higher can use the official... continue reading

In this post, Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider provides an update on the VA Backlog. What’s the bottom line? The VA disability backlog is really bad and getting worse by the day... I... continue reading

If you’re a veteran dealing with gout, you may be wondering if you qualify for VA disability and what your VA rating for gout might be. In this Insider's Guide, we’ll explore gout questions... continue reading

Outdoor military activities can expose service members to intense sunlight, dust, and trauma, which are known risk factors for eye problems including cataracts.That leads many veterans dealing with... continue reading

Today, Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider will reveal and explain how to get a 100 disability from the VA. There are 3 ways to get a 100% VA disability rating: If your combined VA disability... continue reading