Is Sleep Apnea a Presumptive Condition?
Sleep apnea is a prevalent sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, including many veterans. For those veterans navigating the VA disability benefits system, many... continue reading
Category: VA Disability Benefits
C&P Exam for Radiculopathy: Here’s What to Expect and How to Prepare
Today, Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider explains everything you need to know to prepare for a C&P exam for Radiculopathy. If you’ve filed a VA disability claim for Radiculopathy,... continue reading
10 Most Common IBS Secondary Conditions
In this article, Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider, explains the 10 most likely IBS secondary conditions for secondary service connection. What's the bottom line? Irritable Bowel Syndrome... continue reading
Will There Be a 2025 COLA Increase for Veterans?
Yes, the current 2025 COLA increase estimate is a 3.0%, which will be applied to VA disability compensation rates effective December 1, 2024, payable beginning January 1, 2025. The new prediction... continue reading
C&P Exam for IBS: What to Expect and How to Prepare for the Big Day!
If you’ve filed a VA claim for IBS, you'll likely be scheduled for a C&P exam for IBS. In this high-value blog post, you’ll learn “what” to expect and “how” to prepare for... continue reading
How to Get VA Disability for Wrist Conditions: The Ultimate Guide
In this ultimate guide, we'll explain how the VA rates the wrist to include simple and made easy explanations of the rating criteria. VA disability for wrist conditions, including wrist pain,... continue reading
What is the De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis VA Rating?
VA ratings for De Quervain's tenosynovitis range from 10% to 70% with breaks at 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, and 60%. The rating factors include the severity of the limitation of range of motion,... continue reading
How Long Does a VA Appeal Take?
The answer to "How long does a VA appeal take?" can be pretty long-winded. The average time for a VA appeal depends on several factors, such as what type of appeal you request and the VA’s current... continue reading
Can I Get a VA Stimulus Check? No, You Can’t.
Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider here to set the record straight: there is no such thing as a VA stimulus check. Don’t pay attention to the fake news claiming that disabled veterans are set to... continue reading
What is the Gallbladder VA Rating?
Effective May 19, 2024, under the new Diagnostic Code (DC) 7317, gallbladder injury, veterans can get a VA rating for the gallbladder between 0% and 80% with breaks at 10%, 30%, and 50%, depending... continue reading
What is the VA Disability Rating for Hepatitis B?
Effective May 19, 2024, under the new DC 7345 for chronic liver disease without cirrhosis, veterans can get a Hepatitis B VA disability rating between 0% and 100% with breaks at 20%, 40%, and... continue reading
VA Disability Rating for Hepatitis C Explained
Effective May 19, 2024, under the new DC 7354 for Hepatitis C or non-A or non-B hepatitis, veterans can get a Hepatitis C VA disability rating between 0% and 100% with breaks at 20%, 40%, and... continue reading