Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): Evidence may have more (or less) PROBATIVE VALUE. Medical evidence is medical evidence. All competent and credible evidence of record must be reviewed by the VA Rater... continue reading
Category: Medical Evidence
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
10 Best VA Compensation and Pension Exam Tips – Know Your Uncomfortable Truths!
In this post, I’ll be revealing and explaining some of my 10 Best VA Compensation and Pension Exam Tips. Hi Veterans, Brian Reese here, Air Force service-disabled veteran, VA disability expert,... continue reading
How to Pass C&P Exam for PTSD Benefits
If you're reading this, you have either already scheduled and pass C&P exam for ptsd benefits or you are considering filing a claim, and you're probably wondering what you can expect during the... continue reading
Why You Need to Request Military Medical Records
Medical evidence is vital when it comes to filing a claim for disability compensation. Learn how to request military records to prove service... continue reading
Top 5 Tips for Veterans Applying for VA Disability Benefits Years After Service
If you’re a Veteran applying for VA disability benefits years after service, pay close attention, because these tips might be the difference between winning and losing the VA disability benefits... continue reading
6 Tips for Your C&P Exam for Sleep Apnea Secondary to PTSD
Need a C&P exam for sleep apnea secondary to PTSD? In order to help you with your secondary claim, we have put together this Insiders Guide! Here at VA Claims Insider, we have found that one of... continue reading
Why All Veterans Should be Tested for Asbestos Exposure
Many times Veterans positively tested for asbestos exposure are unable to service-connect the relevancy because this is an unusual claim. However, you can still get a VA Disability Claim with... continue reading
Top 5 Doctors Who Write VA Nexus Letters
After extensive research and analysis into Nexus Letter Doctors, VA Claims Insider built this list of the Top 5 Doctors Who Write VA Nexus Letters for Veterans, along with "pros" and "cons"... continue reading
5 Ways to Identify a BAD C&P Exam
So you've just finished your C&P exam and you begin to think about how it went. "Did that actually go well? Were those the questions he should have asked? Was my side of the story really... continue reading
Where do I find my Military Medical Records?
A question we get often..."Where do I find my Military Medical Records?" Are you ready to file a disability claim for your VA benefits? One of the key elements in filing a claim for the benefits... continue reading
What’s in a DBQ for Mental Health?
It is important to understand why a DBQ for mental health is important.A Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) is a supporting document to aid a Veteran in filing their claim. The DBQ aids the... continue reading