As inflation cools in the U.S. economy, experts project the 2025 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase, which will impact approximately 70 million Americans, to land between... continue reading
Category: Veteran Benefits
How to Get a Military Shaving Waiver By Service Branch (2025 Update)
A military shaving waiver is a medical document that exempts service members from adhering to the standard clean-shaven appearance required by most branches of the U.S. military. This profile is... continue reading
The Best 50% Disabled Veteran Benefits
Calling all veterans with 50% VA disability or higher! Are you 100% certain you’re taking advantage of all the best 50% disabled veteran benefits? If that question makes you second-guess... continue reading
What Can VA Aid and Attendance Money be Used For?
For many veterans, an advanced age or a debilitating disability caused by their service makes it so they need a lot of help with daily activities. Or they may need to live in a care facility, such... continue reading
VA and SSDI: How Veterans Can Get BOTH Benefits!
Did you know veterans can get both VA and SSDI benefits at the same time? Yep, it’s true. And, while veterans can qualify for SSDI benefits regardless of their VA rating, it’s generally... continue reading
How Much is SSDI for 100 Disabled Veterans?
In 2024, monthly SSDI payments saw a 3.2% COLA increase, raising the maximum monthly benefit to $3,822 from $3,627 in 2023. The typical SSDI recipient receives an average monthly payment between... continue reading
When you think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), you may think of flashbacks, unsettling memories, or negative thoughts. But did you know that there are some easily missed signs of PTSD,... continue reading
How to Win a Dermatitis VA Rating
Between the hot, dry climates you were deployed to, the irritating materials you may have handled, and the stressful environments you lived and worked in, there are plenty of ways your service could... continue reading
Is VA Disability Considered Income for SNAP?
Yes, VA disability compensation is considered income for SNAP eligibility. This is because federal law requires all income to be counted toward SNAP income limits unless explicitly... continue reading
Maximizing VA Benefits: One Army Vet’s Path to 80%
The Elite Success Story of Army Veteran John Margnelli Army Veteran John Margnelli's VA benefits journey took a transformative turn when he joined VA Claims Insider's Elite program. "I... continue reading
The 50 BEST Places for Veterans to Live Right Now [2024]
In this ultimate guide, Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider reveals and explains the best places for veterans to live in 2024. We’ll explore the top 50 veteran friendly cities in... continue reading
The BEST Disabled Veterans Education Benefits by State (2024 Update)
In this ultimate guide, Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider reveals and explains the best disabled veterans education benefits by state. All 50 states offer education benefits for... continue reading