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March 2, 2023

Today, Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider reveals the Top 8 VA Benefits for Surviving Spouse this year. If you are the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran who has passed away, you’re eligible... continue reading

Is Age a Factor in VA Claims? (The Insider’s Guide)

March 1, 2023

Okay Brian, let's get right to it: Is age a factor in VA claims? Answer: No, your age cannot affect your service connected VA disability benefits! In accordance with CFR Title 38, Part 4... continue reading

Top 100 VA Disability Benefits

February 27, 2023

In this post, Brian Reese reveals and explains what it means to be 100% disabled by the VA as well as some of the Top 100 VA Disability Benefits. We’ve also compiled a complete list of the... continue reading

Disabled Veteran Leave: Do You Qualify for Paid Time Off (PTO)?

February 23, 2023

This is a veteran's guide to Disabled Veteran Leave and paid time off (PTO) eligibility. We break down OPM Disabled Veteran Leave and explain which veterans may qualify. Let's jump into... continue reading

How to Increase Your Anxiety VA Rating (Up to 100%)

February 21, 2023

If you're suffering from anxiety that's related to your military service, you may be eligible for VA disability compensation for an anxiety VA rating increase of up to 100%. Despite how common... continue reading

VA M21 1 Manual Explained: Learn How VA Raters Review and Rate Your Claim!

Wouldn’t it be nice to know how VA rating officials review and rate your VA claim? Enter the online database known as: VA M21 1 - Adjudication Procedures Manual. Broken down into 14... continue reading

Employment Discrimination as a Disabled Veteran? Know Your Rights

February 16, 2023

Too many disabled veterans find themselves in difficult situations on the job–wanting to contribute and earn a living but dealing with employers who won’t give them a fair shake. Too many... continue reading

IVDS and VA Disability: The Ultimate Guide for Veterans Living with Intervertebral Disc Syndrome

February 14, 2023

If you're living with Intervertebral Disc Syndrome (IVDS), you know how this condition can impact your daily life. The constant pain, numbness, and weakness in your back, legs, and arms can be... continue reading

How to Get a VA Rating for Scars: The Complete Guide for Veterans

February 10, 2023

As a veteran, you may have experienced physical injuries that have left you with scars. Scars are the 7th most common service-connected VA disability, with nearly 1 million veterans who currently... continue reading

How to Download Your VA Decision Letter Online! (5-Step Process)

February 7, 2023

Today, you’ll learn how to download your VA decision letter online in a few simple steps. With VA.gov, you can now view and download all your VA rating decision letters in one place, without... continue reading

How to WIN a Central Sleep Apnea VA Rating!

Do you qualify for a Central Sleep Apnea VA rating? In this post, we explain how to qualify for a central sleep apnea VA rating, including how the VA rates sleep apnea and how to prove service... continue reading

ELITE Success With Veteran Jeffery Dyer

February 6, 2023

The ELITE Success Story of Veteran Jeffery Dyer Just before his military retirement in 2005, Air Force Veteran Jeffery Dyer was deployed to Iraq. His constant exposure to burn pits has given him... continue reading

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