Articles by VA Claims Insider

Tendonitis is a painful condition commonly found in veterans due to the physical demands of the military. Determining your tendonitis VA rating is important because it can significantly affect... continue reading

Many veterans looking into educational options after the military are curious about the GI Bill expiration. But does the GI Bill expire? This post will answer 7 key questions veterans have... continue reading

Do you qualify for a VA rating for kidney disease? In this Ultimate Guide, we’ll cover the VA disability for kidney disease, the steps for applying for VA disability, and a breakdown of the... continue reading

Burn pits in the Middle East. Agent Orange in Vietnam and the Southeast Asia Theatre.  Many veterans are familiar with some of the more publicized toxic exposure events in military... continue reading

Do you qualify for VA disability for gynecological conditions? In this post, we’ll answer that question and review VA ratings and eligibility for common conditions like infertility, menstrual... continue reading

Many disabled veterans are faced with life challenges that extend beyond their service-connected disabilities.  'Life things' like alimony, child support, and credit card debt can add to the... continue reading

Writing a VA personal statement can help show an unquestionable link between your military service and disability.  While it’s not required, we highly recommend writing a VA personal... continue reading

When you first joined the military, you probably found yourself treading water in a sea of new acronyms: TDY, PCS, OPSEC, EPR, and so many more.  After a while, “military-ese” became... continue reading

With the growing backlog of VA disability claims, many veterans are interested in learning more about how to speed up their claims.  This Quick Guide, “How Long Do Expedited VA Claims Take?”... continue reading

If you want to increase your VA disability rating, you’ve come to the right place.  While we can’t make any guarantees or wave a magic wand, we can fill you in on some tips that could... continue reading

In this post, we’ll answer the question, “What are VA presumptive conditions?” We’ll also look at how to file a presumptive VA claim and whether or not the VA can deny a presumptive... continue reading