75 Incredible Veteran Charities (2024 Edition)
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If you’re looking for a list of the Best Veteran Charities, this ultimate guide is for you. This comprehensive list of the Top 75 Best Veteran Charities provides important information about... continue reading
What is a TERA VA Medical Opinion? (The Insider’s Guide)
Today, we’ll explore the definition and purpose of a TERA VA medical opinion. TERA stands for “Toxic Exposure Risk Activity,” and is commonly associated with PACT Act-related claims for... continue reading
How to Protect Veterans From Financial Exploitation of Their VA Benefits April 26, 2023 Dear Chairman Tester and Ranking Member Moran, A veteran disabled in the service of our country... continue reading
5 Proposed VA Benefit Cuts: Our Veterans Deserve Better
Our team at VA Claims Insider is deeply disheartened by the recent proposals to cut VA disability benefits. These measures fail to consider the ongoing mental health crisis affecting our veterans... continue reading
What are the Best States for 100 Disabled Veterans? [2023 Guide]
In this post, I’m going to reveal and explain the Best States for 100 Disabled Veterans using quality scores and a weighted average statistical analysis. We have compared metrics across five... continue reading
Don’t Believe These 7 CHAMPVA Myths (+ BONUS Resource Section!)
Perhaps the biggest myth surrounding CHAMPVA is that it doesn't exist. CHAMPVA (the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs) is among the many benefits not... continue reading
Returning to the Workplace with PTSD (2023 Veteran’s Guide)
PTSD can take a lot from you, but it doesn't need to end your chance for an excellent post-military career. If the very idea of finding and holding down a job sounds overwhelming, you're not alone.... continue reading
Employment Discrimination as a Disabled Veteran? Know Your Rights
Too many disabled veterans find themselves in difficult situations on the job–wanting to contribute and earn a living but dealing with employers who won’t give them a fair shake. Too many... continue reading
GAF to WHODAS 2.0 Update: The Big Switch in VA Mental Health Evaluation Models
If you're a veteran struggling with mental health issues, you may have heard of GAF and WHODAS 2.0. These acronyms stand for Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) and the World Health Organization... continue reading
What is a Protected Veteran? (2023 Guide)
As a veteran, you understand the courage, dedication, and sacrifice it takes to serve your country. You also know that the military community is bound together by strong convictions that go beyond... continue reading
VA Disability Rates 2023 With 8.7% COLA Increase! (OFFICIAL)
The Social Security Administration recently announced a massive 8.7% COLA increase to VA Disability Rates 2023. Disabled veterans with a VA rating of 10% or higher will see their 2023 VA... continue reading
2023 VA Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) Pay Rates
Today, I’ll reveal and explain the new 2023 VA Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) pay rates. Generally, Special Monthly Compensation is additional monthly compensation given to veterans with... continue reading