DBQ Medical Opinion No Longer Needed? Here’s What It Means For Your VA Claim!

July 10, 2023

So, you logged into your VA.gov account to check your VA claim status and you see a statement that says DBQ medical opinion no longer needed. What the heck does that mean? First, you do not... continue reading

What is the 55 Year Rule for VA Disability? (The Insider’s Guide)

July 8, 2023

Today, we’re going to deep dive the ins and outs of the 55 year old rule for VA disability. Did you know the VA can always make changes to your VA disability benefits through a... continue reading

What is a DBQ Medical Opinion?

July 3, 2023

A DBQ medical opinion is a formal VA request for a C&P examiner to provide his/her medical opinion for service connection on the electronic version of the condition specific Disability Benefit... continue reading

Do I Need a Nexus Letter?

June 26, 2023

No, you don’t need a Nexus Letter. A VA Nexus Letter is not required and including one with your VA claim does not guarantee service connection. Yet, there are some... continue reading

Veteran Benefits by VA Disability Rating (Insider’s Guide)

So, you want to know about some of the best Veteran Benefits? According to the Veteran Benefits Administration (VBA), here’s a list of disabled veteran benefits from 0% to 100%, to include... continue reading

5 10 20 Year Rule VA Disability: 3 Rules Every Veteran Should Know!

June 23, 2023

Today, we'll deep-dive the important elements of the 5 10 20 Year Rule VA Disability, and explain these 3 critical VA rules (with examples). What's the bottom line? The VA always retains the... continue reading

What are the Best 100 Percent VA Disability Benefits?

June 20, 2023

In this post, Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider reveals the Best 100 Percent VA Disability Benefits. We’ve also compiled them into a detailed list of amazing 100 Disabled Veteran Benefits for... continue reading

What is the VA 10 Year Rule?

In this post, we're going to explore the ins and outs of the VA 10 year rule. Did you know the VA can always make changes to your VA disability benefits through a re-evaluation? Yep, it's... continue reading

How Do I Get a 100% VA Permanent and Total Disability Rating (P&T)?

June 19, 2023

The crème de la crème of VA disability ratings is undoubtedly the 100 percent VA Permanent and Total Disability Rating (P&T). Why? First, if you have a 100 Permanent and Total (P&T)... continue reading

What is a TERA VA Medical Opinion? (The Insider’s Guide)

May 30, 2023

Today, we’ll explore the definition and purpose of a TERA VA medical opinion. TERA stands for “Toxic Exposure Risk Activity,” and is commonly associated with PACT Act-related claims for... continue reading

VA Claims Insider Submits Statement to Senate VA Committee: “How to Protect Veterans From Financial Exploitation of Their VA Benefits”

April 30, 2023

How to Protect Veterans From Financial Exploitation of Their VA Benefits April 26, 2023 Dear Chairman Tester and Ranking Member Moran, A veteran disabled in the service of our country... continue reading

Top 72 Federal Veteran Benefits From A to Z (2025 Update)

April 21, 2023

Today, Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider reveals and explains the 72 Best Federal Veteran Benefits from A to Z. Each of these veterans benefits have different eligibility criteria so be... continue reading

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