MST VA Rating Percentages (0%-100%)
In this post, we'll explain the different PTSD MST VA rating percentages and how the VA rates MST. Military Sexual Trauma (MST) frequently leads to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and... continue reading
Category: VA Disability Benefits
Somatic Symptom Disorder VA Disability Ratings | 0-100%
Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD), previously called Chronic Pain Syndrome, means a veteran is having a considerable focus on his/her physical symptoms, such as pain, weakness, limitations, and... continue reading
Total and Permanent Disability VA: The Definitive Guide to Securing 100% P&T Status
Total and Permanent Disability VA, also known as 100 percent P&T, applies to veterans whose disabilities are Total (any impairment of mind or body which is sufficient to render it impossible for... continue reading
How do I Qualify for Veterans Retirement Pay?
What is retirement pay, and how do I qualify for Veterans retirement pay? This has become a hot topic recently which I have been helping veterans who are retired and fall under the 50%... continue reading
VA Lay Statement Examples (Updated)
In this post, I provide veterans with a real VA lay statement example. I also explain how to use lay evidence to service connect your VA disability claim, even if you’ve already filed or been... continue reading
Veterans with Service Dogs pt 2
More about Veterans with Service Dogs. In my last blog, Veterans with PTSD and service dogs, I discussed what service dogs are and how service dogs can help Veterans with mental health conditions.... continue reading
What is VA Special Monthly Compensation?
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
VA Disability Pay Dates 2020 – The Experts Guide
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
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation: The Invisible VA Benefit
In this post, we're talking about dependency and indemnity compensation. Why should I apply for dependency and indemnity compensation? 100% Permanent and Total Disability, or 100 p&t,... continue reading
Veterans with PTSD and service dogs
Living with PTSD is often an invisible reality for many Veterans. With a staggering 20-22 estimated Veteran suicides a day, there truly is a need for alternative treatments for Veterans with... continue reading
Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program
As stated in previous blogs, there are a wide array of additional benefits that come with having a VA disability rating of 100% P&T (permanent and total) and the one I like to cover for... continue reading
Total Disability Individual Unemployment: 3 Myths & Facts
Did you know that there are actually a lot of myths following Total Disability Individual Unemployment (TDIU) today? We want to take some time to do a little myth-busting and explain the facts... continue reading