Category: Veteran News

The ELITE Success Story of Dwaine Esch Army Veteran Dwaine Esch celebrated early this holiday season—he was recently awarded a 100% VA disability rating.   Esch will be the first to say it... continue reading

What is the 2018 Mission act? The  VA MISSION Act was signed into law on June 6, 2018 and launched by the  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on June 6, 2019. Its intent was to... continue reading

For almost anyone who was alive at the time the Twin Towers fell on September 11, 2001, it’s probably hard to believe that two full decades have passed since that shocking and devastating day in... continue reading

Hi Veterans, Brian Reese here! In this post I’m going to break down the top 5 best states for disabled veterans using a weighted average statistical analysis. We have compared metrics across... continue reading

From 20% to 90% Rating in Under 6 Months In the fall of 2020, Ken Kachold was looking into joining VA Claims Insider’s Elite Program. With a 20% disability rating and a string of major... continue reading

If you’ve ever wondered “What is a Veteran” stay tuned because this high-value blog post is for you. I will also reveal and explain the official Veteran Definition, as codified in federal... continue reading

Texas is the #1 most veteran-friendly state in America and offers many great benefits for disabled veterans. While California remains the most populated state for veterans, Texas will soon become... continue reading

VA Claims Insider Founder Brian Reese talks veteran benefits, the power of vulnerability, and why he’s so passionate about serving fellow veterans In this uplifting conversation with fellow... continue reading

In this updated post for 2024, we list and explain the 20 states with full property tax exemption for 100 disabled veterans (typically you must have a 100% P&T VA rating, with some limited... continue reading

Forty-four days after joining VA Claims Insider’s Elite Program, Jermaine Oldham increased his VA disability rating from 60% to 100%.  He now feels educated about the complexities of the... continue reading

When service members leave active duty or the reserves, they experience huge life changes. Change is difficult for everyone, but transitioning into civilian life brings on a whole new set of... continue reading