April 3, 2024

Effective May 19, 2024, under the new Diagnostic Code (DC) 7317, gallbladder injury, veterans can get a VA rating for the gallbladder between 0% and 80% with breaks at 10%, 30%, and 50%, depending... continue reading

What is the VA Disability Rating for Hepatitis B?

April 2, 2024

Effective May 19, 2024, under the new DC 7345 for chronic liver disease without cirrhosis, veterans can get a Hepatitis B VA disability rating between 0% and 100% with breaks at 20%, 40%, and... continue reading

VA Disability Rating for Hepatitis C Explained

April 1, 2024

Effective May 19, 2024, under the new DC 7354 for Hepatitis C or non-A or non-B hepatitis, veterans can get a Hepatitis C VA disability rating between 0% and 100% with breaks at 20%, 40%, and... continue reading

What is the VA Rating for Hiatal Hernia?

Effective May 19, 2024, under the new Diagnostic Code (DC) 7346, veterans can get a VA rating for hiatal hernia between 0% and 80% with breaks at 10%, 30%, and 50%. Your final hiatal hernia VA... continue reading

What is the Diverticulitis VA Rating?

March 31, 2024

Effective May 19, 2024, under the new Diagnostic Code (DC) 7327, veterans can get a Diverticulitis VA rating between 0% and 30% with a break at 20%. Your final VA rating for Diverticulitis... continue reading

What is the VA Rating for Crohn’s Disease?

March 30, 2024

Effective May 19, 2024, under the new Diagnostic Code (DC) 7326, veterans can get a VA rating for Crohn’s disease from 10% to 100% with breaks at 30% and 60%. Your final Crohn's disease VA... continue reading

How Long Does a VA Supplemental Claim Take?

March 29, 2024

In 2025, the average time for a VA Supplemental Claim is 5-6 months from start to finish. The VA’s “goal” is to decide a Supplemental Claim in 125 days, but that’s not the reality... continue reading

What is the VA Rating for Barrett’s Esophagus?

Effective May 19, 2024, under the new Diagnostic Code (DC) 7207, veterans are now eligible for a VA rating for Barrett’s esophagus with or without esophageal stricture (narrowing of the esophagus,... continue reading

How Long Does a Higher Level Review Take?

March 28, 2024

In 2025, VA Higher Level Reviews are taking 6-8 months from start to finish. The VA’s published “goal” is to complete a HLR in 4-5 months, but that’s not reality right now. You can... continue reading

The BEST Veteran Benefits By State (2025 Update)

March 27, 2024

In this definitive guide, Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider reveals and explains the best veteran benefits by state. All 50 states offer benefits for veterans, which are administered through... continue reading

What is the VA Rating for Celiac Disease?

March 24, 2024

Effective May 19, 2024, under the new Diagnostic Code (DC) 7355, veterans are now eligible for a VA rating for Celiac Disease ranging from 30% to 80% with a break at 50%. Your final Celiac... continue reading

The Highest Rated VA Disabilities Explained!

March 22, 2024

Today, Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider reveals and explains the highest rated VA disabilities. This detailed list of the highest rated VA disability claims is broken down into body system/part,... continue reading

Tag: Brian Reese