How Long Does a Higher Level Review Take?
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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So, you’ve filed your VA claim or appeal and now you want to track the status of your VA claim. In this short article, Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider explains the top 3 ways to check your VA... continue reading
The BEST Veteran Benefits By State (2025 Update)
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?
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!
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
How to Maximize Your VA Disability for IBS!
Effective May 19, 2024, under the new name for DC 7319, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), veterans will be eligible to receive VA disability for IBS ranging from 10% to 30% with a break at... continue reading
VA Disability Rating for Digestive System CHANGES (Effective May 19, 2024)
The VA recently announced an update to the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD), which impacts VA disability ratings for the digestive system. The updates impact the VA ratings and... continue reading
How to Get C&P Exam Results Fast!
Today, Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider reveals how to get your C&P exam results quickly and painlessly. What’s the bottom line? Ever since the VA moved to contracted third-party... continue reading
2024 VA SMC rates increased by 3.2% over 2023 rates beginning January 2024 and continuing through December 2024 (until the 2025 COLA increase). Veterans can use the detailed 2024 VA Special... continue reading
What is the Max VA Disability Benefit?
Did you know the max VA disability benefit is much higher than a 100% VA rating? Yep, it’s true. The max VA disability benefit in 2024 is for Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) R.2/T, which... continue reading
VA Urgent Care Benefits Explained [2024]
Did you know many Veterans are eligible for free VA urgent care benefits at over 4,000 VA-approved urgent care locations nationwide? Yep, it's true. This article will explain everything you... continue reading
10 High Value VA Claims Commonly Rated at 30% or More!
Today, Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider reveals and explains 10 high value VA claims commonly rated at 30% or more. A “high value” VA disability claim is a condition that has a high... continue reading