What is VA Special Monthly Compensation?

June 20, 2019

VA Special Monthly Compensation, also known as VA SMC, is additional tax-free compensation that can be paid to disabled veterans, their spouses, surviving spouses, and parents. For disabled... continue reading

How to Write a VA Buddy Letter (Step-By-Step)

June 19, 2019

To write a VA buddy letter is simply to write a credible statement in support of a claim, written by a competent individual 18 years of age or older, who has direct, first-hand knowledge of an event... continue reading

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Why are VA Disability Mental Health claims important?

June 17, 2019

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, only 50 percent of veterans who need mental health treatment will get the treatment they need and are entitled to.... continue reading

2020 VA Disability Pay Chart

In this article, I break down the 2020 VA disability pay chart in detail. On October 10, 2019, the BLS reported September 2019 inflation data, allowing for the formal announcement of the Social... continue reading

VA Disability Pay Dates 2020 – The Experts Guide

June 12, 2019

Hi Veterans, Brian Reese here from VA Claims Insider and in this post, I'm explaining the VA Disability Pay Dates 2020 in detail. One of the questions I get asked all the time is... continue reading

5 Tips to Prepare for Your C&P Exam for PTSD

When you file a VA claim for PTSD, whether you’re filing for the first time, aka PTSD Initial, or you’re filing for an increase, aka PTSD Review, you need to be prepared for your C and P... continue reading

VA Higher Level Review, Good or Bad?

June 11, 2019

The VA Higher Level Review is the first option under the new VA appeals process following the implementation of the VA Appeals Modernization Act. At VA Claims Insider, we’ve seen some... continue reading

Migraine headache claims, why are they difficult to win?

June 8, 2019

Hey Veterans! Brian Reese here, Your VA Claims Insider. Are you having some Migraine Headache issues? Let’s walk through together how you can file for VA migraine headache... continue reading

Why can’t I win my PTSD VA Disability Claim?

We all know veterans who file a PTSD VA disability claim really want a 100% win. Listed here are the common reasons why a PTSD VA Disability Benefits claim is denied. #1. Insufficient... continue reading

The Transition From eBenefits to VA.GOV

May 31, 2019

When you login to eBenefits, the VA is highly encouraging all veterans to file a claim on the VA.Gov website. Let's learn more about the transition from ebenefits to va.gov... For those of us who... continue reading

VA Math – What is it?

May 29, 2019

Did you know that most Veterans do not know what their combined disability rating is? Understanding VA Math is easy once you know what to look for. I have seen this a lot when I am talking to a... continue reading

How to WIN your C&P exam

May 24, 2019

Veterans need to know how important it is to win your C&P exam. Perhaps, the most critical day in the entire claims process is your compensation and pension exam (C&P exam). Why?... continue reading

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