What is the VA Rating for Hiatal Hernia?

April 1, 2024

Effective May 19, 2024, under the new Diagnostic Code (DC) 7346, veterans can get a VA rating for hiatal hernia between 0% and 80% with breaks at 10%, 30%, and 50%. Your final hiatal hernia VA... continue reading

What is the Diverticulitis VA Rating?

March 31, 2024

Effective May 19, 2024, under the new Diagnostic Code (DC) 7327, veterans can get a Diverticulitis VA rating between 0% and 30% with a break at 20%. Your final VA rating for Diverticulitis... continue reading

What is the VA Rating for Crohn’s Disease?

March 30, 2024

Effective May 19, 2024, under the new Diagnostic Code (DC) 7326, veterans can get a VA rating for Crohn’s disease from 10% to 100% with breaks at 30% and 60%. Your final Crohn's disease VA... continue reading

How Long Does a VA Supplemental Claim Take?

March 29, 2024

In 2024, the average time for a VA Supplemental Claim is 5-6 months from start to finish. The VA’s “goal” is to decide a Supplemental Claim in 125 days, but that’s not the reality... continue reading

How Long After Discharge Can I Apply for VA Disability?

A common question I hear veterans asking is, “Is it too late to file for VA disability?” Many veterans believe that they waited too long to file a claim and have missed their opportunity to... continue reading

90 Percent VA Disability: The 15 BEST Benefits!

Looking for the best benefits for 90 percent VA disability? You’ve come to the right place! Your 90 percent VA disability rating puts you in the highest priority group for... continue reading

What is the VA Rating for Barrett’s Esophagus?

Effective May 19, 2024, under the new Diagnostic Code (DC) 7207, veterans are now eligible for a VA rating for Barrett’s esophagus with or without esophageal stricture (narrowing of the esophagus,... continue reading

How Long Does a Higher Level Review Take?

March 28, 2024

In 2024, VA Higher Level Reviews are taking 6-8 months from start to finish. The VA’s published “goal” is to complete a HLR in 4-5 months, but that’s not reality right now. You can... continue reading

Can I Get Asthma and Sleep Apnea VA Disability?

March 27, 2024

In this post, we'll look at asthma and sleep apnea VA disability. We'll walk through how to get service connected, how to file your VA claim, how the VA rates asthma and sleep apnea, and... continue reading

How Do I Track My VA Claim?

So, you’ve filed your VA claim or appeal and now you want to track the status of your VA claim. In this short article, Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider explains the top 3 ways to check your VA... continue reading

The BEST Veteran Benefits By State (2024 Update)

In this definitive guide, Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider reveals and explains the best veteran benefits by state. All 50 states offer benefits for veterans, which are administered through... continue reading

Overcoming Lost Military Medical Records 30 Years Later

March 26, 2024

ELITE Success with Ron Taylor Army Veteran Ron Taylor overcame lost military medical records, VA claim denials, and more. His successful journey through the VA disability process is a testament... continue reading

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