How to File a VA Disability Claim WITHOUT a VSO

February 19, 2025

Filing a VA disability claim without a VSO (Veterans Service Officer) is completely possible, and in many cases, it may be the best option. Many veterans believe they must work with a VSO to... continue reading

VA Claims for Burn Pits and Toxic Exposure

The BRUTAL TRUTH About Burn Pits and Toxic Exposure: What Veterans Need to Know!

February 17, 2025

For decades, the U.S. military relied on burn pits to dispose of waste in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other parts of the Southwest Asia theater of operations. But the toxic smoke and airborne hazards... continue reading

Camp Lejeune Water Contamination: Are You Eligible for VA Benefits?

February 14, 2025

For decades, veterans, service members, and their families who lived and worked at Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, North Carolina, between August 1, 1953, and December... continue reading

Top 5 EASIEST VA Secondary Conditions to Get Approved

5 EASY Secondary VA Claims That Can Get Approved FAST!

February 12, 2025

Today, VA disability expert Brian Reese will reveal and explain 5 EASY Secondary VA Claims That Can Get Approved FAST. While there are over 100 common claims for secondary service connection,... continue reading

VA SMC R1 Requirements and How to Qualify

VA SMC-R1 Requirements: How to Qualify for Special Monthly Compensation Exceeding $10,000 Per Month!

February 9, 2025

Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) is an additional tax-free benefit provided by the VA to compensate veterans with severe service-connected disabilities that require extra assistance. Among the... continue reading

How to Upgrade a 100 Percent VA Rating to 100 Percent Permanent and Total (P&T)

How to Upgrade Your 100% Schedular VA Rating to Permanent and Total (P&T) Status: The Insider’s Guide

February 6, 2025

Achieving a 100% schedular disability rating from the VA is a significant milestone for veterans, reflecting the recognition of total disability due to service-connected conditions. However, a... continue reading

How to Prove Secondary Service Connection WITHOUT a Nexus Letter!

February 5, 2025

Did you know that you can prove secondary service connection without a nexus letter? Yep, it’s entirely possible! Since 2016, VA Claims Insider has helped more than 25,000 disabled veterans... continue reading

VA Special Monthly Compensation (SMC): What It Is and How to Get It!

February 3, 2025

VA Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) is a tax-free additional benefit paid to veterans with severe service-connected disabilities that go beyond the VA’s standard rating system in 38 CFR, Part 4,... continue reading

5 Reasons to Consider Filing a New Claim After Securing a 100% VA Disability Rating!

January 31, 2025

Achieving a 100% VA disability rating is a monumental milestone, worth at least $3,831.30 per month in 2025. It means the VA has fully recognized the severity of your service-connected... continue reading

At Least As Likely As Not: The VA’s Standard of Proof Explained

January 30, 2025

Navigating the VA disability claims process can be complex, especially when it comes to understanding the standards of proof required to establish service connection for a disability. A... continue reading

VA Benefits Available to Veterans Living Overseas (The Insider’s Guide)

January 29, 2025

Moving abroad as a veteran raises many questions: Can I still receive VA disability? Will I have access to healthcare? What about education benefits for my family? The good news is that most VA... continue reading

VA Claim Not Service Connected: What It Means and How to Fix It!

January 27, 2025

Filing a VA disability claim takes time, effort, and patience, so it’s incredibly frustrating to receive a rating decision that says something like “service connection for condition X is... continue reading

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