2025 VA Mental Health Rating Chart Explained

May 25, 2024

The VA currently recognizes 31 mental disorders for rating purposes of the nearly 300 mental health conditions listed in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of... continue reading

C&P Exam for Bipolar Disorder: What to Expect and How to Prepare!

May 24, 2024

Today, VA disability expert Brian Reese will explain everything you need to know to crush your C&P exam for bipolar disorder. It’s completely normal to be scared and... continue reading

What is the Bipolar Disorder VA Rating?

VA ratings for bipolar disorders range from 0% to 100% with breaks at 10%, 30%, 50%, and 70%. Your final VA rating for bipolar depends on the frequency (how often), severity (how bad), and... continue reading

How to Ace Your C&P Exam for Anxiety and Depression (The Insider’s Guide)

May 23, 2024

In this Insider's Guide, Air Force veteran Brian Reese will explain how to ace your C&P exam for Anxiety and Depression. It’s normal to feel scared and uncomfortable... continue reading

How Long Does It Take to Get a VA Rating After C&P Exam

How Long Does It Take to Get a VA Disability Rating After a C&P Exam? [2025 Update]

May 22, 2024

You can expect to get a VA rating decision within 30-90 calendar days after your final C&P exam. Although you are likely to be scheduled for a C&P exam within the first 30 calendar days... continue reading

How to Ace Your VA Exam for PTSD: The Ultimate Guide

Today, Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider will explain how to ace your VA C&P exam for PTSD. It’s understandably scary and uncomfortable to get scheduled for a PTSD... continue reading

How to Get VA Disability for Flat Feet and Plantar Fasciitis: The Insider’s Guide

May 20, 2024

If you’re a veteran struggling with flat feet (pes planus) or plantar fasciitis, understanding how the VA rates these conditions is crucial for securing the benefits you deserve. VA ratings for... continue reading

How to Ace Your VA C&P Exam for Skin Conditions

If you’ve filed a VA claim for skin disease, chances are you’re going to be scheduled for a VA C&P exam for skin conditions. In this high-value blog post, you’ll learn how to ace your... continue reading

What is the METs Test for VA Disability?

May 19, 2024

If you’re a veteran filing a VA disability claim for a heart condition, you might have come across the term “METs Test.” Understanding what this test is and how it impacts your VA... continue reading

VA C&P Exam for Heart Conditions: What to Expect and How to Prepare

If you’ve filed a VA claim for the heart, chances are you’re going to be scheduled for a VA C&P exam for heart conditions. In this high-value blog post, you’ll learn “what” to... continue reading

C&P Exam for Gulf War Syndrome: What to Expect and How to Prepare

May 17, 2024

After filing a VA claim for a condition potentially caused or made worse by Gulf War Syndrome, you will likely be scheduled for a Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam. A C&P exam for Gulf... continue reading

What is the VA Rating for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

May 15, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore how to get a VA rating for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Rheumatoid arthritis is more than just a joint condition; it's a debilitating autoimmune disease that can... continue reading

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