Your medical records will either make or break your VA claim. By not having access to them, you are faced with a world of frustration, trying to make up for it with additional evidence. And by having perfect med records, you could be one of the lucky ones who have their claim approved the first […]
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How do you get VA Disability for Back Pain?
Let’s start with the good news. 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 awarded compensation. This had been the de facto determination according to the Court of Appeals for Veteran Claims. Thankfully, […]
INITIAL VA DISABILITY CLAIMS: What You Need to Know
“I just got out and I haven’t filed my initial VA Disability Claims, should I wait to file?” NO! This is a myth that you should wait until “things are bad” before filing! The reality of it is that the longer you wait after getting out the harder it will be to service-connect your disability. […]
Insomnia Secondary to Tinnitus
Those who suffer from tinnitus know that it isn’t just a slight ringing in the ears. While some may believe that tinnitus is just something you get used to, that you learn to let it be a sort of background annoyance, it isn’t as simple as that. A common connection which you see in many Veterans […]
How to File a VA Claim!
So you’re ready to file a claim with the VA. This is a great idea. Why? First of all, you’ve earned it. Your time in service comes with its rewards, and one of them is care. Why wouldn’t you utilize this for yourself and your family? Too many veterans avoid filing a claim because they […]
Want a Higher Level Review? Here’s what to Expect
Just this year, on February 19, it was announced that the VA was switching to the new veteran’s appeals law called the Appeals Modernization Act (or, AMA). This marked the end of the VA’s RAMP program, under which it could take as long as three to seven years to have your appeal decided. With the […]
Mental health in Veterans and Next Steps
Mental health dominates every aspect of human life, and it controls the way we interact with our situations daily. A sound body needs sound mental health. However, life often presents us with challenges that plunge us deep into the abyss of mental health problems and different illnesses. Knowing what to look for with mental health […]
Sworn Declaration – 5 Ways to use New and Relevant Medical Evidence to WIN your VA Supplemental Appeal Claim
VETERANS! Many of you are already familiar with the RAMP program, especially if you’ve been previously denied. What we will be going over today is how ONE document, a sworn declaration, could be the deciding factor between you WINNING your claim! After you have been denied, you will be given three options to appeal the […]
How do I start the VA Claims Process?
“I don’t even know where to start. The VA is confusing, there’s so much information to consume, and we talk about getting conditions service-connected, but what about the beginning?” We hear this a lot, and our goal at VA Claims Insider is to give you the full-service approach to your VA claim; so let’s start […]
8 Tips for the Best NEXUS Letter
The nexus is considered to be the hardest aspect to prove a service connection to a veteran’s current disability claim. Without sufficient evidence or a nexus, a veteran’s disability claim will be denied. On the other hand, a well-written nexus letter might be the reason why a Veteran gets their service-connected disability. Why is it […]