Your VA Effective Date Explained!
In this post, we put together the pieces of the VA effective date puzzle. Your effective date has a huge impact on your VA disability benefits and an even bigger impact on whether or not the VA... continue reading
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How to Service Connect VA Sleep Apnea Secondary to Weight Gain
Did you know you might be able to service connect VA sleep apnea secondary to weight gain as an “interim link?” Yep, it’s true. While weight gain and obesity is not eligible for a VA... continue reading
Can I Get VA Disability for Obesity?
No, you can’t get VA disability for obesity via direct service connection as there is no separate VA rating for obesity under the law. However, it is still possible to service connect obesity... continue reading
VA Health Care and Other Insurance
The VA has been in the hot seat for years, battling allegations of wasteful spending, substandard VA health care, and an inability to keep up with demand. But a concerted effort,... continue reading
What are Nehmer Claims? Nehmer Claims are a crucial aspect of VA benefits concerning veterans exposed to Agent Orange during their service in Vietnam. The term originates from a... continue reading
What are Disability Ratings for VA Benefits?
Disability ratings for VA benefits range from 0% to 100% with breaks at 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, and 90%. The VA will assign a "combined" rating percentage based upon the severity... continue reading
VA Disability for Neurological Disorders
This guide will cover VA disability for neurological disorders, including common types found in veterans, and how much VA compensation you deserve based on how the VA rates these... continue reading
Ankle VA Disability Ratings (The Ultimate Guide)
Just about every physical thing you do in the military can cause an ankle injury. Whether running on asphalt multiple days a week, long ruck marches, standing in line all day, rappelling out of... continue reading
Have you suffered a disability as a direct result of VA medical malpractice? Or is an existing disability worse because of your VA medical treatment? If you answered yes to either of these... continue reading
Are you a veteran with disabilities looking for support to cover the expenses of clothing related to your condition? The VA Clothing Allowance might just be the assistance you need. The... continue reading
Sleep Apnea Secondary to PTSD Denied? Here’s The Top 3 Reasons Why!
In this post, Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider explains why the VA likely said: “Sleep Apnea Secondary to PTSD Denied” in your VA decision letter. What’s the bottom line? It is hard to... continue reading
How VA Pyramiding Can Affect Your VA Disability Rating
If you're pursuing VA disability benefits, then you may have heard of VA pyramiding. This post explains the federal law against VA disability pyramiding and how it can affect your VA claims, VA... continue reading