White House Announces PACT Act Expansion

January 10, 2025

With the link to cancer and other illnesses in mind, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a PACT Act expansion on January 8, 2025, dedicated to widening the access to benefits and care for... continue reading

VA Rating for Neuropathy in Hands and Feet — Explained!

December 2, 2024

You may have peripheral neuropathy if you have inconsistent tingling in your extremities and a stabbing or burning sensation in your hands or feet. But you aren’t alone; a 2022 study reports that... continue reading

Navigating the Narcolepsy VA Rating System

November 25, 2024

If you are a veteran with narcolepsy, you are not alone. Falling asleep instantly, extreme daytime sleepiness, and uneven or interrupted sleep throughout the night are common symptoms for the nearly... continue reading

Bipolar VA Disability: Who Qualifies and How is It Rated?

November 12, 2024

If you have a severe mental health condition, such as bipolar disorder, you could be entitled to VA compensation and benefits. If you’ve been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, either before or... continue reading

Qualifying for a Kidney Stones VA Rating

October 8, 2024

If you’re a veteran with kidney stones, you may qualify for a kidney stones VA rating. Unfortunately, many veterans don’t know they may be eligible for these VA benefits and compensation.... continue reading

VA Disability Ratings for Varicose Veins

October 4, 2024

In this post, we'll break down how to get VA disability for varicose veins. We'll also look at how the VA rates varicose veins, how to get service connected, secondary conditions to varicose... continue reading

VA Benefits for Exposure to Jet Fuel

August 26, 2024

Each day, brave service members put their lives on the line to defend our country. Unfortunately, this kind of service often brings with it exposure to toxic substances like jet fuel (JF).... continue reading

Can You Work Full Time and Collect VA Disability?

August 1, 2024

Can you work full-time and collect VA disability? Can you work with VA disability at all?In many cases, the answer is YES. This post will answer these questions and guide you in the right... continue reading

6 Helpful Combat-Related PTSD Resources

June 24, 2024

In this post, we'll look at six helpful combat-related PTSD and mental health resources. We'll also look at the effects of combat trauma and how you could qualify for PTSD VA benefits. Let's get... continue reading

DO I NEED HEALTH INSURANCE IF I HAVE VA HEALTH CARE

VA Health Care and Other Insurance

January 26, 2024

The VA has been in the hot seat for years, battling allegations of wasteful spending, substandard VA health care, and an inability to keep up with demand. But a concerted effort,... continue reading

How to Get a Gastritis VA Rating!

January 12, 2024

Gastritis VA ratings range from 0% to 100% with breaks at 20%, 40%, and 60%. Gastritis is very similar to peptic ulcer disease, which is why the new digestive system rating criteria specifies to... continue reading

VA Disability Loss of Grip Strength

January 10, 2024

In this blog, we'll explore VA disability loss of grip strength and whether you could qualify for a VA rating based on your grip strength. Understanding the VA's evaluation process for grip... continue reading

Articles by VA Claims Insider