C&P Exam for Radiculopathy: Here’s What to Expect and How to Prepare

April 10, 2024

Today, Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider explains everything you need to know to prepare for a C&P exam for Radiculopathy. If you’ve filed a VA disability claim for Radiculopathy,... continue reading

10 Most Common IBS Secondary Conditions

April 9, 2024

In this article, Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider, explains the 10 most likely IBS secondary conditions for secondary service connection. What's the bottom line? Irritable Bowel Syndrome... continue reading

Will There Be a 2025 COLA Increase for Veterans? Yes, But It Will Be Lower Than Expected.

April 8, 2024

Yes, the latest 2025 COLA increase estimate is a 2.5%, which will be applied to VA disability compensation rates effective December 1, 2024, payable beginning January 1, 2025. Our latest 2025... continue reading

C&P Exam for IBS: What to Expect and How to Prepare for the Big Day!

If you’ve filed a VA claim for IBS, you'll likely be scheduled for a C&P exam for IBS. In this high-value blog post, you’ll learn “what” to expect and “how” to prepare for... continue reading

How to Get VA Disability for Wrist Conditions: The Ultimate Guide

In this ultimate guide, we'll explain how the VA rates the wrist to include simple and made easy explanations of the rating criteria. VA disability for wrist conditions, including wrist pain,... continue reading

What is the De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis VA Rating?

April 5, 2024

VA ratings for De Quervain's tenosynovitis range from 10% to 70% with breaks at 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, and 60%. The rating factors include the severity of the limitation of range of motion,... continue reading

How Long Does a VA Appeal Take?

April 4, 2024

The answer to "How long does a VA appeal take?" can be pretty long-winded. The average time for a VA appeal depends on several factors, such as what type of appeal you request and the VA’s current... continue reading

Can I Get a VA Stimulus Check? No, You Can’t.

April 3, 2024

Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider here to set the record straight: there is no such thing as a VA stimulus check. Don’t pay attention to the fake news claiming that disabled veterans are set to... continue reading

What is the Gallbladder VA Rating?

Effective May 19, 2024, under the new Diagnostic Code (DC) 7317, gallbladder injury, veterans can get a VA rating for the gallbladder between 0% and 80% with breaks at 10%, 30%, and 50%, depending... continue reading

What is the VA Disability Rating for Hepatitis B?

April 2, 2024

Effective May 19, 2024, under the new DC 7345 for chronic liver disease without cirrhosis, veterans can get a Hepatitis B VA disability rating between 0% and 100% with breaks at 20%, 40%, and... continue reading

VA Disability Rating for Hepatitis C Explained

April 1, 2024

Effective May 19, 2024, under the new DC 7354 for Hepatitis C or non-A or non-B hepatitis, veterans can get a Hepatitis C VA disability rating between 0% and 100% with breaks at 20%, 40%, and... continue reading

How to ACE Your Burn Pit C&P Exam!

Are you looking for tips on how to crush your upcoming burn pit C&P exam? Or are you wondering how to schedule your C&P exam? Then you're in the right place. This... continue reading

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