December 9, 2020

Are spouses eligible for VA benefits? What kind of benefits can you enjoy being the life partner of an active, retired, or deceased military service member? In this Veterans Benefits for Spouses... continue reading

How to Write a Winning VA Buddy Statement with the New VA Form 21-10210 – Lay & Witness Statement (FREE Fillable Buddy Letter Template with Examples!)

December 6, 2020

Hi Veterans, Brian Reese here from VA Claims Insider, and in this post, I’ll be breaking-down the brand-new VA Form 21 10210 – Lay & Witness Statement (aka, “VA Buddy Statement ”) to... continue reading

Top 3 Tips for Your C&P Exam for Tinnitus, PTSD and More! (Plus 20+ Bonus Resources)

December 2, 2020

If a Veteran has an upcoming Compensation and Pension or C&P exam for tinnitus, back pain, mental health or any other service-related condition, they most likely have a lot of questions and... continue reading

Top 5 Leading Telehealth Companies for Veterans

November 18, 2020

Leading telehealth companies have helped many Veterans transition to using telemedicine. Much like the evolution of the commerce industry; where at one time we were only able to shop in-person at... continue reading

Families, what do you say to a Veteran on Veterans Day?

November 11, 2020

As families of service members, you may be wondering, “What do you say to a Veteran on Veterans Day?” VA Claims Insider (VACI) Veteran Coach Jon Reid shared that "Veterans day is like a family... continue reading

Top 5 Facts for Veterans with Flat Feet VA Disability Claim

November 4, 2020

Veterans with flat feet VA disability issues are more prevalent than most people think. Plantar fasciitis symptoms are some of the top orthopedic complaints among Veterans. According to WebMD,... continue reading

2021 Military Disability Pay Chart – The Experts Guide (with 1.3% COLA Bump)

October 31, 2020

The 2021 Military Disability Pay Chart was released on October 13, 2020, with the implementation of the Social Security Administration’s announcement of a 1.3% Cost of Living Adjustment... continue reading

Organizations That Help With VA Service Dogs

Top 11 Organizations That Help With VA Service Dog Training for Veterans

October 30, 2020

VA service dog training is an excellent way to support veterans with many kinds of conditions. From diabetes and mobility issues to object retrieval, VA service dog training provides a reliable and... continue reading

Ableism is Discrimination Against Veterans

October 21, 2020

Discrimination against veterans is a problem. Despite the fact federal laws make this practice illegal in the workplace, discrimination against veterans simply cannot be eliminated through laws.... continue reading

VA Migraines Rating Criteria – Top 3 Tips Revealed

October 17, 2020

Today, we’re taking a deep dive into the VA migraines rating criteria with 38 CFR Part 4 as our guide. We’ll also examine the primary (and confusing) differences between the 30% and 50% VA... continue reading

Burn Pit Symptoms: The Top 5 Things to Know

October 13, 2020

In 2011, government research on burn pit symptoms and the long-term effects of burn pits failed to take into account the growing evidence of burn pit symptoms reported by service members. Carbon... continue reading

Top 10 Mail-In Voting Tips for the 2020 Election

October 7, 2020

Don't miss these mail-in voting tips! How should Veterans vote in the 2020 elections? Or how do active duty service members vote? These are the two questions most veteran and active duty service... continue reading

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