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VA Ratings for Sleep Apnea—Explained!
Sleep Apnea VA ratings range from 0% to 100%, with breaks at 30% and 50%. The highest possible scheduler VA disability rating for Sleep Apnea is 100%, which includes symptoms such as chronic... continue reading
Is a Divorced Spouse Entitled to VA Disability Benefits?
If you've ever wondered, "Is a divorced spouse entitled to VA disability benefits," stay tuned because there's a simple answer with a more detailed explanation: NO! How disability payments from... continue reading
300+ Best Discounts for Veterans This Year
In this high-value post, you'll get exclusive FREE access to over 300+ of the Best Discounts for Veterans along with specific instructions to claim the offer. Hi Veterans, Brian Reese here from... continue reading
Obesity Secondary Service Connection as an “Intermediate Step”
Learn all about Obesity Secondary Service Connection in this article. The Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) recently issued its opinion in the case of Walsh v. Wilkie. There has been... continue reading
Top 100 Disabled Veteran Benefits Explained
In this post, we will be covering the Top 100 Disabled Veteran Benefits in detail, along with tips, strategies, and lessons learned to help veterans get the VA benefits you deserve. We’ve also... continue reading
Do You Qualify for a VA Disability Rating for Depression?
Qualifying for a VA disability rating for depression can be difficult for some veterans. Why? Because you must be able to prove that your depression was caused or made worse by your active... continue reading
VA Nexus Letter Tips – The Art and Science of a Credible Nexus Letter
A high-quality, credible VA Nexus Letter written by a qualified medical professional is arguably #1 way for veterans to prove service-connection, aka, the “Nexus” requirement under the... continue reading
Sleep Apnea Secondary to GERD VA Disability
In this guide, I’m going to share some expert-level knowledge on how Veterans can service connect their VA claim for Sleep Apnea Secondary to GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). Did you... continue reading
How Do I Read My VA Award Letter?
After long weeks of putting together your VA claim, you’ve finally received your VA award letter. You open it and…You’re left asking, “How do I read my VA award letter?!”After a long, and... continue reading
How to Increase Your Plantar Fasciitis VA Rating!
In this guide, we will be exploring how to increase your VA Rating for Plantar Fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis has its own diagnostic code (DC) 5269 with ratings that range from 10% to 30%, with a... continue reading
Florida Veterans Benefits – The Insider’s Guide
This jam-packed post covers the Florida Veterans benefits military vets and their families get if they live in the Sunshine... continue reading