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Many veterans suffer from torn-up knees. It’s no surprise that jumping out of airplanes and ruck runs with full packs can stress the knee joint and its surrounding ligaments, sometimes to the... continue reading

100% VA Benefits After an Army Medboard: Army Veteran Nathan Thompson's ELITE Success Army Veteran Nathan Thompson joined the Elite Program at VA Claims Insider at the end of March 2023. Just... continue reading

Nothing is more frustrating than receiving a denied claim when you know you deserve compensation. Maybe even worse than missing out on benefits—it can feel like you're being called a liar. Many of... continue reading

So, you logged into your VA.gov account to check your VA claim status and you see a statement that says DBQ medical opinion no longer needed. What the heck does that mean? First, you do not... continue reading

Today, we’re going to deep dive the ins and outs of the 55 year old rule for VA disability. Did you know the VA can always make changes to your VA disability benefits through a... continue reading

What is a VA Intent to File? A VA intent to file is one way to establish the day you become eligible for VA benefits, known as your effective date. If you don’t submit an intent to file, your... continue reading

It’s a harsh reality that those charged with defending our nation’s freedoms too often become trapped by alcohol abuse and addiction.     According to the National... continue reading

In the sea of information available on the internet regarding VA benefits, understanding what to focus on can be overwhelming. This is especially true when it comes to VA secondary conditions.... continue reading

A DBQ medical opinion is a formal VA request for a C&P examiner to provide his/her medical opinion for service connection on the electronic version of the condition specific Disability Benefit... continue reading

According to the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), PTSD has affected 29% of veterans who served during the Operations Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Enduring Freedom (OEF) era. That's a significant... continue reading

Roughly 18 million Americans have served in the Armed Forces since World War Two. This is about 7% of the entire US adult population. If you’re a part of this unique group, you could be eligible... continue reading