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Brian Reese
VA Claims Insider Acquires Combat Craig
Combat Craig understand just how frustrating the VA disability claim process can be. VA Claims Insider acquires Combat Craig to help veterans understand they are not alone.
Military Suicide Rates Are 50% Higher Than Civilian Counterparts
VA Claims Insider is dedicated to helping stop military suicide. Know you are not alone. Get the help you deserve.
VA Claims Insider LIVE 2020 – San Antonio, Texas
Unfortunately, due to the coronavirus outbreak, we have cancelled VA Claims Insider LIVE 2020 for your safety.
Top 3 Guaranteed VA Disability Claims
All VA disability compensation claims come down to medical evidence, but these three conditions are almost guaranteed to get rated.
PTSD VA Rating Statistics – The Insider’s Guide
While PTSD VA rating statistics vary, it is estimated that veterans are FOUR times (4x) as likely to have PTSD compared to those who didn’t serve in the military. A veteran’s PTSD VA rating is determined by your level of occupational and social impairment over time. This subjective assessment is made by the VA Rater […]
2020 VA Disability Rates – The Complete Guide
The 2020 VA disability rates were released on October 10, 2019, with the implementation of the Social Security Administration’s announcement of a 1.6% increase in the 2020 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). 2020 VA disability rates are effective December 1, 2019, and disabled veterans will see the new 1.6% increase on their January 1, 2020 […]
How to File a VA Claim for MST PTSD
Sadly, a veteran may have MST PTSD due to an in-service incident, such as a rape, assault, battery, robbery, mugging, stalking, or other form of harassment. For VA disability purposes, PTSD MST VA claims are an extremely personal and sensitive issue, and oftentimes lack sufficient evidence to prove that the in-service stressor event occurred. In […]
VA Disability for Somatic Symptom Disorder
Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD), previously called Chronic Pain Syndrome, means a veteran is having a considerable focus on his/her physical symptoms, such as pain, weakness, limitations, and shortness of breath. This is typically tied to the daily chronic pain and life/health limitations related to a disabled veteran’s current service-connected disabilities rated at 0 percent or […]
Was Your VA Claim Denied? Try This!
As a fellow disabled Veteran, I realize it can be extremely frustrating to have your VA claim denied. In this post, I share the two most common reasons why VA claims get denied, and how to easily overcome them with additional medical evidence. But first, let’s talk about the basic eligibility for VA disability benefits. […]