2024 VA Disability Pay Charts | 3.2% COLA Increase

October 15, 2023

2024 VA disability pay charts are effective December 1, 2023, payable starting January 1, 2024, and will increase by 3.2% based on the new Social Security Administration’s 2024 COLA... continue reading

2024 VA Special Monthly Compensation Rates

October 13, 2023

2024 VA Special Monthly Compensation Rates will increase by 3.2% starting January 2024 as announced by the Social Security Administration. Veterans can use the pay chart below to find their... continue reading

VA Disability Rates 2024 (With Dependents)

October 12, 2023

VA Disability Rates 2024 will increase by 3.2% starting January 2024 as announced by the Social Security Administration. Disabled veterans with a 10% VA rating or higher can use the official... continue reading

How Bad is the VA Backlog? REALLY BAD & Getting Worse…

October 7, 2023

In this post, Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider provides an update on the VA Backlog. What’s the bottom line? The VA disability backlog is really bad and getting worse by the day... I... continue reading

Specially Adapted Housing Grants & Other VA Housing Grants

October 6, 2023

Service-related injuries and illnesses can change many of your day-to-day needs, including those within your living space. Fortunately, there is help if you’re looking to buy, build, or... continue reading

Elite Success with Army Veteran Tim Ford

September 29, 2023

Elite Success with Army Veteran Tim Ford Army Veteran Tim Ford spent over two decades being underrated for various injuries and ailments he incurred during his more than 15 years in the... continue reading

Is VA Cataract Surgery Covered?

September 28, 2023

Outdoor military activities can expose service members to intense sunlight, dust, and trauma, which are known risk factors for eye problems including cataracts.That leads many veterans dealing with... continue reading

VA Rating for Diabetes – Explained

September 26, 2023

Diabetes affects nearly 25% of the VA’s patient population, and eligible veterans deserve a VA rating for diabetes. This guide details the main types of diabetes, how the VA rates them,... continue reading

What is Substantially Gainful Employment?

September 22, 2023

In this post, we’ll look at Substantially Gainful Employment, and see how it applies to disabled veterans. We’ll also look at how it's connected to TDIU, VA protected work environments,... continue reading

Tennis Elbow VA Rating – Explained!

September 21, 2023

Do you ever wake up feeling like you just competed at Wimbledon? Or have trouble gripping a cup or door knob because of a shooting pain that runs from your elbow to your wrist? If only there was a... continue reading

Qualifying for a Tendonitis VA Rating (The Ultimate Guide)

September 19, 2023

Tendonitis is a painful condition commonly found in veterans due to the physical demands of the military. Determining your tendonitis VA rating is important because it can significantly affect... continue reading

SMC-K (Top 9 Facts To Know)

September 18, 2023

As a veteran, you may be familiar with Special Monthly Compensation (SMC). But did you know there’s an SMC category you can get on top of your monthly VA disability compensation? It’s... continue reading

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