February 24, 2025

In this post, VA Claims Insider reveals over 100 VA-approved Veterans Nursing Homes and explains how you can qualify for in-home or long-term care services. All 50 states offer at least one State... continue reading

How to Challenge an INADEQUATE VA C&P Exam

Fellow veterans, inadequate (aka bad) Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams happen far too often, and they make my blood boil! The VA C&P is the most important day in the VA claims... continue reading

G.I. BILL INCREASE AND RUDISILL V. MCDONOUGH Supreme Court CASE RULING.

Veterans News: Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Retroactive G.I. Bill Increase Affecting 1 Million+ Veterans

February 21, 2025

Summary of Key Points The United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of James Rudisill in Rudisill v. McDonough, allowing veterans with multiple service periods to access up to 48 months of G.I.... continue reading

7 BEST Tips for Filing a Urinary Frequency Secondary to Sleep Apnea VA Claim!

Looking to file a urinary frequency secondary to sleep apnea VA claim? Read this first! The key to a successful VA disability claim is providing strong and relevant medical evidence,... continue reading

How to Prove Your Level of Occupational and Social Impairment in VA Mental Health Claims!

Fellow veterans, if you're filing a VA disability claim for a mental health condition, proving the full extent of your occupational and social impairment is mission critical to securing the VA... continue reading

Does the VA Pay for Nursing Home Care?

February 19, 2025

"Does the VA Pay for Nursing Home Care?" is a common question among veterans and their families seeking long-term care options. Whether you're considering a VA Community Living Center or a... continue reading

How to File a VA Disability Claim WITHOUT a VSO

Filing a VA disability claim without a VSO (Veterans Service Officer) is completely possible, and in many cases, it may be the best option. Many veterans believe they must work with a VSO to... continue reading

Qualifying for an Asthma VA Rating (Up to 100%!)

February 17, 2025

In this post, we break down how the VA rates asthma, including the four possible asthma VA ratings. We also examine how to prove service connection, common VA secondary conditions to asthma, and... continue reading

VA Claims for Burn Pits and Toxic Exposure

The BRUTAL TRUTH About Burn Pits and Toxic Exposure: What Veterans Need to Know!

For decades, the U.S. military relied on burn pits to dispose of waste in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other parts of the Southwest Asia theater of operations. But the toxic smoke and airborne hazards... continue reading

Camp Lejeune Water Contamination: Are You Eligible for VA Benefits?

February 14, 2025

For decades, veterans, service members, and their families who lived and worked at Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, North Carolina, between August 1, 1953, and December... continue reading

‘A Judge is Reviewing Your Appeal’ Time Frame—Explained!

February 13, 2025

When you file a Board Appeal for your VA disability claim, the “A judge is reviewing your appeal” time frame can feel like a small victory and a source of anxiety. This stage indicates... continue reading

35+ VA Phone Numbers, Resources, & Quick Links Every Veteran Should Have!

February 12, 2025

Knowing where to find essential veteran resources is crucial. Whether it’s for healthcare, education, housing, or mental health support, quick access to phone numbers and links can make navigating... continue reading

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