How to Get a Deviated Septum VA Rating
A deviated septum is a common condition among veterans that often stems from a service-related injury. If your deviated septum was caused or made worse by your service, then you could... continue reading
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14 VA Secondary Conditions Linked to Hypertension in Veterans
Today, Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider reveals and explains 14 VA secondary conditions to hypertension (high blood pressure) for secondary service connection. What's the bottom... continue reading
How to Successfully Navigate a C&P Exam for Hypertension
After you’ve filed a VA claim for hypertension, you’ll likely get scheduled for a Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam from a private third-party contractor. The purpose of a C&P... continue reading
C&P Exam for Allergic Rhinitis: What to Expect and How to Prepare
After you’ve filed a VA claim for allergic rhinitis, you’re probably going to be scheduled for a Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam. The purpose of a C&P exam for allergic rhinitis... continue reading
Is Sleep Apnea a Presumptive Condition?
Sleep apnea is a prevalent sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, including many veterans. For those veterans navigating the VA disability benefits system, many... continue reading
C&P Exam for Radiculopathy: Here’s What to Expect and How to Prepare
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
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.
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?
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?
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