Understanding the VA Knee Rating Chart
Service members are often on their feet and performing heavy lifting, so it’s no surprise that limited flexion of the knee ranks high on the list of the most common VA disabilities. The VA... continue reading
Category: VA Benefits Eligibility
Are You Eligible for VA Disability for Depression? 4 Facts to Know
Major Depressive Disorder hits the veteran community hard. Depression in veterans is as high as 33%. It’s a fact of life for many–during and after service–and can take a drastic toll on work... continue reading
VA Benefits for Musculoskeletal Conditions (Veteran’s Guide)
Many veterans develop musculoskeletal conditions due to trauma, overuse, and degeneration during military service. If that sounds like you, you may be entitled to benefits if you can prove your... continue reading
Incarcerated Veterans: What Happens to my VA Disability Compensation if I Go to Jail?
Going to jail can feel like the end of the world, especially for incarcerated veterans. You signed up to defend others from harm—now you’re being confined so that you will not be a harm to... continue reading
The Ins and Outs of Military Medical Retirement
If you retired from the service for medical reasons, it's important to understand the benefits and compensation you are entitled to. Service members receive military medical retirement when... continue reading
Applying for VA Benefits Years After Service: Is It Allowed?
Can I still apply for VA benefits even though I left the military years ago? Is applying for VA benefits years after service allowed? Yes! Applying for VA benefits years after service... continue reading
VA Disability Ratings for Reactive Airway Disease (Veteran’s Guide)
Despite service members' bold work for our country, they are inevitably exposed to irritants that can affect their quality of life. Disability benefits may be available to veterans exposed to... continue reading
VA Appeals? How the VA Online Status Tracker Tool Can Help
Your VA disability claim is denied with no clear explanation. You try for an appeal, but your paperwork gets lost in some dark VA swamp. No one can tell you if it has been received or when it will... continue reading
Top 72 Federal Veteran Benefits From A to Z (2025 Update)
Today, Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider reveals and explains the 72 Best Federal Veteran Benefits from A to Z. Each of these veterans benefits have different eligibility criteria so be... continue reading
Gulf War Veterans: Do You Qualify For a Higher VA Rating?
CALLING ALL Gulf War Veterans! Regardless of whether or not you’re a Desert Storm veteran, If you served in what’s referred to as the Southwest Asia theater, you could be eligible for VA... continue reading
ELITE Success with Navy Veteran Saad Al-Aziz
The ELITE Success Story of Saad Al-Aziz After retiring from the Navy in 2019, Saad Al-Aziz applied for VA disability benefits due to the ailments he had developed during his 33-year military... continue reading
The Toxic Truth: The Effects of Agent Orange Exposure
Understanding the effects of Agent Orange is crucial for you and others who served in the Vietnam era. That's why we've created this comprehensive guide just for you. Our aim is to help you become... continue reading