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8 Step VA Claim Process Explained
The purpose of this article is to explain the 8-step VA claim process in detail and provide veterans with some tips on what happens after
The Transition From eBenefits to VA.GOV
When you login to eBenefits, the VA is highly encouraging all veterans to file a claim on the VA.Gov website. For those of us who
VA Math – What is it?
Did you know that most Veterans do not know what their combined disability rating is? Understanding VA Math is easy once you know what to
VA Claims Insider Tips to your Claim!
Most of you want to increase your rating, file a claim, challenge a VA decision, etc. and reach out to VA Claims Insider to help
How to WIN your C&P exam
Perhaps, the most critical day in the entire claims process is your compensation and pension exam (C&P exam). Why? Because for most this is the
Top 3 Easiest Things to Claim for VA Disability
How would you like to learn about the 3 easiest things to claim for VA disability, using SECRET VA disability claims data as your guide?
The Confusion of 100% Military Disabled
What does “100% Scheduler” Mean? The title 100% Scheduler means that you are 100% disabled. When you have this title, you can be re-evaluated every
Why do I need a NEXUS letter?
One of the significant reasons why a disability claim is denied is because of the inability to prove that the medical condition was caused or
The Path to 100 – Richard Shuminsky
This is the third part to Richard Shuminsky’s VA Disability story. The first two parts of this story can be found here and here. Was
The Higher-Level Review for OSA
What is the Higher-Level Review? The Higher-Level Review is the first level of appeal under the new modernization act. According to the VA, “ If
The VA Claims Insider M21-1 VA Rater Handbook
Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider Team have created an easy to read and browse M21-1 VA Rater Handbook by keyword! Why? The VA Raters
What to do if I get a bad C&P Exam?
Have you had a bad C&P exam? Maybe you were not prepared, or perhaps you had a bad C&P examiner. Whatever the reason there are
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation: The Invisible VA Benefit
In this post, we’re talking about dependency and indemnity compensation. Why should I apply? 100% Permanent and Total Disability, or 100 p&t, this is one
Do I need my C-File?
One of the most popular questions we receive at the company is Veterans concern over the infamous, “C-File.” Clients often have either heard it mentioned
How do I get disability compensation for Presumptive Conditions?
There is a large cloud of misunderstanding around the VAs Presumptive Condition List. Many veterans think that just because they have a disease that is
Veterans with PTSD and service dogs
Living with PTSD is often an invisible reality for many Veterans. With a staggering 20-22 estimated Veteran suicides a day, there truly is a need
VA Disability Calculator Helps You
Did you know that VA Claims Insider has a calculator to help you decipher what your VA Disability rating is intended to be? This feature,
When will VA Disability Claims get Denied?
Do you know that there are a few reasons why your VA claim will for sure get denied? Knowing what these key factors are will