What Form Should I Use for a VA Buddy Statement?

December 6, 2024

The specific form you use for a VA buddy statement is far less important than the structure and content of the letter. However, the VA provides two official forms that are commonly used for buddy... continue reading

How to Write a VA Buddy Letter for Sleep Apnea (With Two Examples!)

Fellow veterans, you may have heard about VA buddy letters (or lay statements) and how they can strengthen your VA disability claim. These statements provide a first-hand account from someone who... continue reading

How to Write a Winning PTSD Buddy Letter (With Examples)

October 24, 2024

A well-crafted VA buddy letter can greatly enhance the likelihood of a successful PTSD claim by offering essential lay evidence to strengthen the veteran's case. A buddy letter is a written... continue reading

Wife VA Buddy Letter EXAMPLE to Support Your VA Disability Claim

October 3, 2024

Fellow veterans, you may have heard about buddy letters or lay statements and how they can bolster your claim. A VA buddy letter is a firsthand account from someone who has observed the impact of... continue reading

How to Write a Winning VA Buddy Statement with the New VA Form 21-10210 – Lay & Witness Statement (FREE Fillable Buddy Letter Template with Examples!)

December 6, 2020

Hi Veterans, Brian Reese here from VA Claims Insider, and in this post, I’ll be breaking-down the brand-new VA Form 21 10210 – Lay & Witness Statement (aka, “VA Buddy Statement ”) to... continue reading

Top 5 Things to Know About MST Veteran Benefits

May 4, 2020

Veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST) may suffer from PTSD, depression or anxiety. Learn more about MST and how to get the rating you... continue reading

Top 5 Tips for Veterans Applying for VA Disability Benefits Years After Service

April 23, 2020

If you’re a Veteran applying for VA disability benefits years after service, pay close attention, because these tips might be the difference between winning and losing the VA disability benefits... continue reading

The VA Denied my PTSD Disability Claim, What Do I Do Now?!

February 24, 2020

PTSD is one of the most common conditions suffered by veterans. Learn more about PTSD and better understand how you can file your... continue reading

The Insiders Guide to Traumatic Brain Injury for Veterans

February 17, 2020

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can cause mild to serious symptoms and is recognized by the VA as a common injury among combat veterans. Learn more about TBI and how you can get... continue reading

Best Way to Get 100 VA Disability scaled

What is the Best Way to Get 100 VA Disability?Here’s 7 Paths to a 100% VA Rating!

January 28, 2020

Understand the best way to get 100% rated by the VA for your disability... continue reading

VA Claim Denied Not Service Connected: Top 3 Reasons Why

January 11, 2020

Here is why your claim was denied and and how you can take fight... continue reading

PTSD Stressor Requirements – The Definitive Guide

November 19, 2019

Understand PTSD stressor requirements and get started on filing your claim with the VA... continue reading

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