Hi Veterans, Brian Reese here from VA Claims Insider, and in this post, I’m explaining the VA disability pay dates 2021 in detail. One of the questions I get asked all the time is this: “Brian, I got my new VA disability rating thanks to you and VA Claims Insider Elite, but I want to know the […]
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VA Disability Rates 2021 Explained – The Definitive Guide (with 1.3% COLA Increase)
VA disability rates 2021 were released on October 13, 2020, with the implementation of the Social Security Administration’s announcement of a 1.3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2021. [BREAKING NEWS!] Veterans are getting a 1.3% VA disability pay increase for CY 2021. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adjusts veteran’s monthly disability compensation amounts based […]
BVA Case Decision: “Probative Value” of Private Medical Evidence Used to Support a Veteran’s VA Disability Claim
Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): Medical evidence is medical evidence. All competent and credible evidence of record must be reviewed by the VA Rater (and considered) prior to making a VA claim decision. However, not all evidence is created equal. Evidence may have more (or less) PROBATIVE VALUE. What Evidence Has Probative Value? III.iv.5.A.2.d. Definition: […]
How to Increase Your VA Rating for Sleep Apnea – The Experts Guide (+ New Tips in 2021)
In this post, we will be exploring how to increase your VA Rating for Sleep Apnea in 2021. A veterans final VA disability rating for Sleep Apnea depends upon the frequency, severity, and duration of symptoms, meaning, the more severe your symptoms, the higher the VA rating for Sleep Apnea. In 2020, Sleep Apnea VA […]
75+ Best Veteran Charities in 2021
In this high-value post, you’ll get exclusive access to the Best Veteran Charities in 2021 to include detailed information about the top military and veteran charities (non profits). Hi Veterans, Brian Reese here from VA Claims Insider, and today I’m bringing you “The Insider’s Guide to Over 75 Revised and Expanded Veteran Charities!” We’ve also separated specific veteran […]
Best Discounts for Veterans in 2021 – [300+ Top Discounts Revealed]
In this high-value post, you’ll get exclusive access to the Best Discounts for Veterans in 2021 along with specific instructions to claim the offer. Hi Veterans, Brian Reese here from VA Claims Insider, and today I’m bringing you “The Insider’s Guide to 300+ Revised and Expanded Discounts for Veterans!” We’ve also separated specific veteran discounts […]
How Obesity can be an “Intermediate Step” for Secondary Service Connection
The Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) recently issued its opinion in the case of Walsh v. Wilkie. And there has been much confusion about what the court said in this decision as well as how it applies to a Veteran’s VA disability compensation claim for secondary service connection. Brian Reese here from VA […]
Top 100 Disabled Veteran Benefits Explained
In this post, we will be covering the Top 100 Disabled Veteran Benefits in detail, along with tips, strategies, and lessons learned to help veterans get the VA benefits you deserve. We’ve also compiled a complete list of the best VA benefits available for disabled veterans with a 100 percent VA rating. Click HERE to […]
VA Nexus Letter Tips – The Art and Science of a Credible Nexus Letter
A high-quality, credible VA Nexus Letter written by a qualified medical professional is arguably #1 way for veterans to prove service-connection, aka, the “Nexus” requirement under the law. Many veterans are denied service connection by the VA because they failed to show a clear nexus (logical link or connection) between a current disability and their […]
Sleep Apnea Secondary to GERD – The Experts Guide
In this high-value post, I’m going to share some expert-level knowledge on how Veterans can service connect their VA claim for Sleep Apnea Secondary to GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). Did you know Veterans are nearly 4x as likely to have sleep apnea when compared to those who didn’t serve in the military? The biggest problem, […]