VA Disability Ratings for Reactive Airway Disease (Veteran’s Guide)

April 27, 2023

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

VA Appeals? How the VA Online Status Tracker Tool Can Help

April 25, 2023

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

Gulf War Veterans: Do You Qualify For a Higher VA Rating?

April 20, 2023

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

VA Form 21-4192: A Quick Guide for Veterans

April 13, 2023

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

MST C&P Exam [Your Essential Guide]

April 11, 2023

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

5 Proposed VA Benefit Cuts: Our Veterans Deserve Better

April 7, 2023

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

VA Form 21-4142: A 4-Step Quick Guide for Veterans

April 4, 2023

VA Form 21-4142, also known as the Authorization to Disclose Information to the VA, is a form that permits the release of a veteran’s records to the VA from non-VA sources, including hospitals or... continue reading

Don’t Believe These 7 CHAMPVA Myths (+ BONUS Resource Section!)

March 23, 2023

Perhaps the biggest myth surrounding CHAMPVA is that it doesn't exist. CHAMPVA (the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs) is among the many benefits not... continue reading

How Long Do VA Claims Take?

March 10, 2023

A common question asked by veterans filing a claim for VA benefits is, "How long do VA claims take?” The time it takes to receive a decision on a VA claim can vary depending on several... continue reading

Returning to the Workplace with PTSD

March 9, 2023

PTSD can take a lot from you, but it doesn't need to end your chance for an excellent post-military career. If the very idea of finding and holding down a job sounds overwhelming, you're not alone.... continue reading

Disabled Veteran Leave: Do You Qualify for Paid Time Off (PTO)?

February 23, 2023

This is a veteran's guide to Disabled Veteran Leave and paid time off (PTO) eligibility. We break down OPM Disabled Veteran Leave and explain which veterans may qualify. Let's jump into... continue reading

Employment Discrimination as a Disabled Veteran? Know Your Rights

February 16, 2023

Too many disabled veterans find themselves in difficult situations on the job–wanting to contribute and earn a living but dealing with employers who won’t give them a fair shake. Too many... continue reading

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