If you’re reading this, you have either already scheduled your CP exam for PTSD benefits or you are considering filing a claim, and you’re probably wondering what you can expect during the VA medical exam. Well, you came to the right place! We’ve put together a comprehensive breakdown so you know just what to expect […]
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Why You Need to Request Military Medical Records
Medical evidence is vital when it comes to filing a claim for disability compensation. Learn how to request military records to prove service connection.
Can the VA Reduce a PTSD Rating?
After all the work that goes into filing a successful VA claim, followed by all the waiting for the VA to issue a decision, there are few things that feel better than finally having your claim approved! But can the VA reduce a PTSD rating? The short answer is, yes. The VA absolutely can choose […]
What is the VA Benefits Delivery at Discharge Program?
As many service members prepare to leave the military, they want to know, “What is the VA Benefits Delivery at Discharge program (BDD)? And how does it work?” Data from the last U.S. census shows that 19.6% of all veterans have a service-connected disability. Most of these are reported to the VA within the first […]
Filing a VA Claim for Migraines Secondary to Anxiety
Did you know you can claim migraines secondary to anxiety for VA benefits? Here at VA Claims Insider, we refer to secondary claims as “the Overlooked Claim” because so many veterans overlook this opportunity to file for more benefits. According to the American Migraine Foundation, about 20% of people with episodic migraines have anxiety, and […]
How to File a VA Claim: The 3 Most Important Parts
We cover a lot of topics here at VA Claims Insider, but sometimes it is important to get back to the basics like, “How to File a VA Claim for disability!” There are many disabilities with different helpful information and tips exclusive to them, but the truth is there is still a foundation of filing […]
How do I get VA Disability for Back Problems?
Let’s start with the good news about getting VA disability for back problems! In April 2018, it was determined by the Federal Circuit that the VA must award disability benefits for pain due to military service. Previously, pain without an underlying diagnosis was not awarded compensation, meaning that many, many veterans with a back disability […]
Your Guide to VA Survivor Benefits
Here at VA Claims Insider, we know that one of the most unfortunate realities of military service is that sometimes we lose our loved ones too early. Because of this, the military has ensured that the VA Survivor benefits are readily available for families who have had to endure the greatest of tragedies. If you […]
What Veterans with MS Need to Know to File a VA Claim
Multiple Sclerosis, while undermined in how it develops, causes many severe symptoms and can be service connected with medical evidence.
Can I Work with Anxiety Disability Benefits?
Anxiety is a common disability recognized by the VA. Veterans suffering from anxiety may also experience other symptoms that can affect their day to day activities. Learn how to file a claim for your anxiety and get the rating you deserve.