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2026 VA Disability Rates (Official 2.8% COLA) | Pay Chart & Schedule
2026 VA disability pay rates rise 2.8% with the new cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). By law, VA compensation mirrors the 2026 Social Security COLA, so the new rates take effect December 1, 2025,... continue reading
Should You File a Secondary VA Claim Before the Primary Condition Is Service Connected?
Yes, you can file a secondary VA claim even if the “primary” wasn’t formally diagnosed or service-connected when the secondary began. But just because you can doesn’t mean you... continue reading
8 Ways to Increase Your VA Disability Rating!
Feeling like your VA rating doesn’t reflect the real impact of your service-connected condition? You’re not alone; thousands of veterans discover the same thing each year. The good news... continue reading
Automatic 50% PTSD Rating Explained: What It Really Means for Veterans
If you’ve heard about the automatic 50% PTSD rating, you might be wondering if it really means every veteran diagnosed with PTSD automatically gets 50% disability from the VA. It’s a common... continue reading
How a Government Shutdown Impacts VA Benefits
The threat of a government shutdown isn’t new; it happens when Congress can't agree on the federal budget at the start of the new fiscal year (October 1). A lot of veterans are asking: “What... continue reading
One Desert Storm Veteran’s Path to 100% VA Disability
Marine Corps Veteran Walter Hicks has been underrated for nearly 30 years. Now, less than six months after joining the VA Claims Insider Elite Program, Walter has achieved a 100% VA disability... continue reading
Can the VA Take Away a Static VA Disability? What Veterans Need to Know!
If you’ve been awarded a VA static disability, you may wonder how secure your rating is. Static disabilities are considered permanent, meaning the VA doesn’t expect improvement and... continue reading
Can a Grown Child of a Veteran Get VA Benefits? (Eligibility Explained)
Many people join the military for the benefits. While there is risk involved with serving, there is also incredible support from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Spouses and minor children... continue reading
21 Most-Googled VA Disability Questions — What Veterans Ask Most
Veterans have plenty of questions about VA disability benefits, but clear answers aren’t always easy to find. While we can’t see Google’s exact most searched questions list, this guide is... continue reading
Top 10 Most Common VA Claims by MOS
You raised your right hand, swore an oath, and served our nation with honor. But the truth is—your military service came at a cost. The endless ruck marches, punishing PT, deployments,... continue reading
Occipital Neuralgia VA Ratings Explained (From 0-50%)
There’s a shooting pain running from the base of your neck up to the back of your head and scalp. The nerves are tender. Even touching the back of your head causes what feels like an electric... continue readingIMPORTANT LEGAL DISCLAIMER
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