Articles by VA Claims Insider

Many veterans develop musculoskeletal conditions due to trauma, overuse, and degeneration during military service. If that sounds like you, you may be entitled to benefits if you can prove your... continue reading

Going to jail can feel like the end of the world, especially for incarcerated veterans. You signed up to defend others from harm—now you’re being confined so that you will not be a harm to... continue reading

If you retired from the service for medical reasons, it's important to understand the benefits and compensation you are entitled to.  Service members receive military medical retirement when... continue reading

As a veteran, you deserve to receive the benefits you are entitled to as quickly and easily as possible. The good news is that the VA has a program designed specifically to help you do just... continue reading

Can I still apply for VA benefits even though I left the military years ago? Is applying for VA benefits years after service allowed? Yes! Applying for VA benefits years after service... continue reading

Despite service members' bold work for our country, they are inevitably exposed to irritants that can affect their quality of life. Disability benefits may be available to veterans exposed to... continue reading

Your VA disability claim is denied with no clear explanation. You try for an appeal, but your paperwork gets lost in some dark VA swamp. No one can tell you if it has been received or when it will... continue reading

CALLING ALL Gulf War Veterans! Regardless of whether or not you’re a Desert Storm veteran, If you served in what’s referred to as the Southwest Asia theater, you could be eligible for VA... continue reading

The VA Form 21-4192 is a VA request for employment information from your most recent employer. It's typically submitted alongside a few other forms when a veteran wants to file a VA unemployability... continue reading

This post will cover what you should expect at your MST C&P exam, how to prepare, and what happens when it’s over.  Veterans who experienced military sexual trauma (MST) during their... continue reading

Our team at VA Claims Insider is deeply disheartened by the recent proposals to cut VA disability benefits. These measures fail to consider the ongoing mental health crisis affecting our veterans... continue reading