How to Write a Winning VA PTSD Stressor Statement (With Examples!)

July 8, 2024

To prove service connection for PTSD, you need to provide the VA with a valid stressor event. This means you need "proof" of an in-service stressor that led to the development of your PTSD. In... continue reading

No C&P Exam for PTSD: Should I Be Worried?

After you’ve filed a VA claim for PTSD, you’re likely going to get scheduled for a VA C&P exam for PTSD. However, sometimes the VA doesn’t schedule you for a mental health exam; this is... continue reading

VA Math Explained: How the VA Combined Rating Chart Works

July 4, 2024

If you have three disability ratings, one at 70% and two at 50%, doesn’t that equal 70% + 50% + 50% = 170%? Not according to VA math! VA disability ratings are not cumulative in the way the... continue reading

Do I Need a VA Buddy Letter? 3 Keys to Consider

July 3, 2024

Have you asked yourself, “Do I need a VA buddy letter?” If so, you’re not alone. Many veterans filing VA claims wonder if a statement from someone close to them could positively... continue reading

Are There Income Limits for VA Disability?

No, there are no income limits for veteran’s receiving VA disability compensation benefits. VA disability compensation is designed to provide monetary compensation to disabled veterans for the... continue reading

VA and SSDI: How Veterans Can Get BOTH Benefits!

July 2, 2024

Did you know veterans can get both VA and SSDI benefits at the same time? Yep, it’s true. And, while veterans can qualify for SSDI benefits regardless of their VA rating, it’s generally... continue reading

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Elite Member Success: Holliday Edition

July 1, 2024

One Elite Member's Determined Road to 100% VA Disability. Oakland, California—'According to what I see here...you should be dead. It’d be a lot less paperwork on my end, too,' the chief... continue reading

How Much is SSDI for 100 Disabled Veterans?

In 2024, monthly SSDI payments saw a 3.2% COLA increase, raising the maximum monthly benefit to $3,822 from $3,627 in 2023. The typical SSDI recipient receives an average monthly payment between... continue reading

C&P Exam for Vertigo: What to Expect and How to Prepare

June 27, 2024

If you’ve filed a VA disability claim for Vertigo, chances are you’re going to be scheduled for a C&P exam for Vertigo. In this article, you’ll learn “what” to expect and “how”... continue reading

6 Helpful Combat-Related PTSD Resources

June 24, 2024

In this post, we'll look at six helpful combat-related PTSD and mental health resources. We'll also look at the effects of combat trauma and how you could qualify for PTSD VA benefits. Let's get... continue reading

Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption by State (2025 Update)

June 22, 2024

In this ultimate guide, Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider reveals and explains the 2025 property tax exemptions for disabled veterans by state! All 50 states and the District of Columbia offer... continue reading

7 Missed Signs of PTSD

June 21, 2024

When you think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), you may think of flashbacks, unsettling memories, or negative thoughts. But did you know that there are some easily missed signs of PTSD,... continue reading

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