How to Get VA Disability for Wrist Conditions: The Ultimate Guide

April 8, 2024

In this ultimate guide, we'll explain how the VA rates the wrist to include simple and made easy explanations of the rating criteria. VA disability for wrist conditions, including wrist pain,... continue reading

What is the De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis VA Rating?

April 5, 2024

VA ratings for De Quervain's tenosynovitis range from 10% to 70% with breaks at 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, and 60%. The rating factors include the severity of the limitation of range of motion,... continue reading

Can I Get a VA Stimulus Check? No, You Can’t.

April 3, 2024

Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider here to set the record straight: there is no such thing as a VA stimulus check. Don’t pay attention to the fake news claiming that disabled veterans are set to... continue reading

What is the Gallbladder VA Rating?

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

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