How to Complete the New VA Form 21-0781!

July 12, 2024

Effective July 2024, there’s a brand-new VA Form 21-0781, statement in support of a claim for mental health conditions due to an in-service traumatic event. This form is a crucial tool for... continue reading

Top 10 HIGH VALUE VA Disability Claims Rated at 50% or More!

Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider here with the latest update on the top 10 high-value VA disability claims commonly rated at 50% or higher right now. Whether you're dealing with mental or... continue reading

Is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder a Disability?

July 11, 2024

Yes, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is recognized as a disability under SSDI, SSI, and VA disability programs. PTSD can have significant impacts on the lives of those who experience it,... continue reading

Breaking: 3 NEW VA Presumptive Conditions Added

July 10, 2024

Good News, Veterans: The VA has recently added three NEW VA presumptive conditions to the presumptive conditions list in June 2024. These new presumptive conditions make it easier for even more... continue reading

What Can VA Aid and Attendance Money be Used For?

July 8, 2024

For many veterans, an advanced age or a debilitating disability caused by their service makes it so they need a lot of help with daily activities. Or they may need to live in a care facility, such... continue reading

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

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

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