Want a Higher Level Review? Here’s what to Expect

October 7, 2019

If you are seeking a Higher Level Rating from the VA, you now have a year to appeal from receiving your VA decision. Just this year, on February 19, it was announced that the VA was switching to... continue reading

Mental health in Veterans and Next Steps

October 1, 2019

It is important that we understand mental health in Veterans and what next steps may look like. Mental health dominates every aspect of human life, and it controls the way we interact with our... continue reading

Sworn Declaration – 5 Ways to use New and Relevant Medical Evidence to WIN your VA Supplemental Appeal Claim

September 27, 2019

VETERANS! Let's learn about the VA Supplemental Appeal Claim. Many of you are already familiar with the RAMP program, especially if you've been previously denied. What we will be going over today is... continue reading

MST VA Rating Percentages (0%-100%)

September 24, 2019

In this post, we'll explain the different PTSD MST VA rating percentages and how the VA rates MST. Military Sexual Trauma (MST) frequently leads to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and... continue reading

Somatic Symptom Disorder VA Disability Ratings | 0-100%

September 18, 2019

Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD), previously called Chronic Pain Syndrome, means a veteran is having a considerable focus on his/her physical symptoms, such as pain, weakness, limitations, and... continue reading

How do I start the VA Claims Process?

“I don’t even know where to start the VA claims process. The VA is confusing, there’s so much information to consume, and we talk about getting conditions service-connected, but what about the... continue reading

Was Your VA Claim Denied? Try This!

September 13, 2019

As a fellow disabled Veteran, I realize it can be extremely frustrating to have your VA claim denied. In this post, I share the two most common reasons why VA claims get denied, and how to easily... continue reading

8 Tips for the Best VA NEXUS Letter

Insiders, we are here to help you achieve the best VA nexus letter to submit with your VA disability claim. The nexus is considered to be the hardest aspect to prove a service connection to a... continue reading

Buddy Statement to WIN Your Claim

September 12, 2019

One tactic that is often underutilized when filing a claim is the use of a statement in support of claim often referred to as a “buddy letter” or “buddy statement.” A buddy statement can be... continue reading

Is It Time To Challenge A Service-Connected Condition?

September 9, 2019

Are you ready to challenge a service-connected condition? Approximately 95% of the veterans we speak to are seeking an increase to their service-connected condition. However, most don’t know... continue reading

What does “DBQ Recommended for the VA” mean?

August 28, 2019

DBQ Recommended for the VA: Why do we stress DBQ’s here at VA Claims Insider? Why do we give access to licensed medical professionals when you join our Elite and Mastery programs? Because they... continue reading

How to Get a VA Rating for PTSD and Depression

August 26, 2019

Veterans, in this post, I break down the VA Rating for PTSD and Depression. VA claims for PTSD and Depression are rated on the same general scale according to CFR 38, Part 4, Schedule for Rating... continue reading

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