When you login to eBenefits, the VA is highly encouraging all veterans to file a claim on the VA.Gov website. For those of us who frequent this website on a regular basis, we can all agree that the system has its flaws. However, we work with what we have and make the best of it. […]
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VA Math – What is it?
Did you know that most Veterans do not know what their combined disability rating is? Understanding VA Math is easy once you know what to look for. I have seen this a lot when I am talking to a client. During the initial phase of the process is the intake call. This is where the […]
VA Claims Insider Tips to your Claim!
Most of you want to increase your rating, file a claim, challenge a VA decision, etc. and reach out to VA Claims Insider to help with that. You are in the right place and do not want, learning something new or trying things out of your comfort zone, to stop you from doing it. In […]
How to WIN your C&P exam
Perhaps, the most critical day in the entire claims process is your compensation and pension exam (C&P exam). Why? Because for most this is the only time the VA will have a chance to hear directly from YOU. I’ve seen many Vietnam Vets, and other combat Veterans denied or extremely underrated for their PTSD. What […]
The Confusion of 100% Military Disabled
What does “100% Scheduler” Mean? The title 100% Scheduler means that you are 100% disabled. When you have this title, you can be re-evaluated every 4 to 5 years at the VA’s request. You can work as much as you would like. However, the VA can reduce your disability percentage if they feel you are […]
Why do I need a NEXUS letter?
One of the significant reasons why a disability claim is denied is because of the inability to prove that the medical condition was caused or made worse by the veteran’s time in service. When filing for your VA Disability claim, the NEXUS is essentially your link between your newfound health condition and your time in […]
The Path to 100 – Richard Shuminsky
This is the third part to Richard Shuminsky’s VA Disability story. The first two parts of this story can be found here and here. Was I excited that I was rated at 60%? Sure. Was I also pissed that many disabilities were deemed non-service connected? Yep! This realization took me into the world of trying […]
The Higher-Level Review for OSA
What is the Higher-Level Review? The Higher-Level Review is the first level of appeal under the new modernization act. According to the VA, “ If you disagree with VA’s decision, you can request to have a senior reviewer take a new look at your case. The reviewer will determine whether the decision can be changed […]
The VA Claims Insider M21-1 VA Rater Handbook
Brian Reese the VA Claims Insider Team have created an easy to read and browse M21-1 VA Rater Handbook by keyword! Why? The VA Raters have a manual which explains every single condition, how it is rated, and what to award Veterans accordingly. Unfortunately, the manual can be difficult to read and understand. Which is […]
What to do if I get a bad C&P Exam?
Have you had a bad C&P exam? Maybe you were not prepared, or perhaps you had a bad C&P examiner. Whatever the reason there are some steps you can take to minimize the stress and anxiety of thinking, “this is it, it is over!” The exam can affect the final outcome of my claim; however, […]