Is VA Cataract Surgery Covered?
Outdoor military activities can expose service members to intense sunlight, dust, and trauma, which are known risk factors for eye problems including cataracts.That leads many veterans dealing with... continue reading
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VA Rating for Diabetes – Explained
Diabetes affects nearly 25% of the VA’s patient population, and eligible veterans deserve a VA rating for diabetes. This guide details the main types of diabetes, how the VA rates them,... continue reading
Eating Disorder VA Ratings: 5 Things Vets Should Know
Is an eating disorder a disability? Yes! You may be eligible for an eating disorder VA rating if you can connect your condition with your time in the service. In this post, we’ll... continue reading
How to Get a 100 Disability From the VA!
Today, Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider will reveal and explain how to get a 100 disability from the VA. There are 3 ways to get a 100% VA disability rating: If your combined VA disability... continue reading
What is Substantially Gainful Employment?
In this post, we’ll look at Substantially Gainful Employment, and see how it applies to disabled veterans. We’ll also look at how it's connected to TDIU, VA protected work environments,... continue reading
Tennis Elbow VA Rating – Explained!
Do you ever wake up feeling like you just competed at Wimbledon? Or have trouble gripping a cup or door knob because of a shooting pain that runs from your elbow to your wrist? If only there was a... continue reading
In this guide, we've compiled a list of Military Burn Pit Locations. We'll also explain burn pit exposure symptoms, service requirements to be eligible for burn bit presumptive conditions,... continue reading
Qualifying for a Tendonitis VA Rating (The Ultimate Guide)
Tendonitis is a painful condition commonly found in veterans due to the physical demands of the military. Determining your tendonitis VA rating is important because it can significantly affect... continue reading
As a veteran, you may be familiar with Special Monthly Compensation (SMC). But did you know there’s an SMC category you can get on top of your monthly VA disability compensation? It’s... continue reading
Does the GI Bill Expire? 7 Key Questions
Many veterans looking into educational options after the military are curious about the GI Bill expiration. But does the GI Bill expire? This post will answer 7 key questions veterans have... continue reading
NEW VA Rating for Migraine Headaches Explained [2024 UPDATE!]
On September 14, 2023, the VBA updated M21-1 to provide further clarification on a prostrating migraine headache, to include the new VA rating for migraine headaches criteria as well as evidence... continue reading
VA Rating for Kidney Disease (The Ultimate Guide)
Do you qualify for a VA rating for kidney disease? In this Ultimate Guide, we’ll cover the VA disability for kidney disease, the steps for applying for VA disability, and a breakdown of the... continue reading