Disabled veterans are eligible for VA disability benefits and can use the VA Claims Insider service connected disabilities list, which lists 833 possible VA disabilities, and is a comprehensive VA disability claims list derived from my eBenefits. In order to qualify for VA benefits by law, a veteran must first have an honorable or other […]
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How to Get a VA Rating for PTSD and Depression
Veterans, in this post, I break down the VA Rating for PTSD and Depression. VA claims for PTSD and Depression are rated on the same general scale according to CFR 38, Part 4, Schedule for Rating Disabilities, General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders. In order to get a VA rating for PTSD and Depression, you […]
Total and Permanent Disability VA: The Definitive Guide
Total and Permanent Disability VA, also known as 100 percent P&T, applies to veterans whose disabilities are Total (any impairment of mind or body which is sufficient to render it impossible for the average person to follow a substantially gainful occupation) AND Permanent (impairment is reasonably certain to continue throughout the life of the disabled […]
How to get 100 VA disability from the VA for PTSD
A lot of veterans suffering from service connected PTSD want to know how to get 100 VA disability from the VA for PTSD. According to VA statistics, 13.1% of all veterans receiving disability compensation for mental health have a 100 percent rating for PTSD. The 100 PTSD rating has the most serious symptoms of occupational […]
5 Reasons Why Veterans Don’t Need a Veteran Service Officer
Veterans, I’ll be the first to admit I love our Veteran Service Officer. We need accredited VSOs and accredited claim agents to help you navigate the tumultious waters of the VA claim process. But before you go hiring a VSO to help you with your VA disability claim, I think it’s important to understand how […]
The Complete Guide to the Duty MOS Noise Exposure Listing
Hi Veterans, in this blog post, I’ve broken down the Duty MOS Noise Exposure Listing by branch of service, officer versus enlisted, job title, and the probability of noise exposure to help you with your VA disability claim. If you’re planning to file a VA claim for Tinnitus or Hearing Loss, I highly recommend referencing […]
Top 10 Most Common VA Disability Claims
Veterans, how would you like to learn about the top 10 most common VA disability claims, using SECRET VA disability claims data as your guide? Brian Reese here, USAF disabled veteran, and founder of VA Claims Insider. Part of the reason we call ourselves VA Claims “INSIDER” is because we get access to information that […]
How to Win Your VA TDIU Claim – The Experts Guide
VA TDIU stands for “Total Disability Individual Unemployability,” but it’s often called “Individual Unemployability.” Did you know that disabled veterans who qualify for TDIU are entitled to be paid at the 100% VA disability rate, even if they are rated below 100 percent scheduler, if they can establish that one or more service-connected disabilities prevent […]
38 CFR PTSD? How the VA Determines Your PTSD VA Rating
In this post, we will explore the entire 38 CFR PTSD rating scale in detail. We will also examine the subjective rating criteria for PTSD, which always comes down to a veteran’s level of occupational and social impairment. VA claims for PTSD are rated from 0 percent to 100 percent. Want to learn more about […]
PTSD Rating Scale Explained
In this post, we will be exploring the PTSD rating scale in detail. VA ratings for PTSD depend on the severity of a veterans mental health symptoms. The more severe the symptoms, the higher the VA rating for PTSD. The average PTSD rating is currently at 70%, but veterans can be rated from 0% to […]