It has been recently passed by the legislature that Chronic Pain can be filed as a primary disability with the VA, check out this link. In this article, we will explain in depth how chronic pain as a primary claim came about. However, there are some things you need to be aware of before your […]
Category: Filing for VA Disability Claim
Why VA Claims Insider?
VA Claims Insider was created in 2016 as an option for Veterans who may need to obtain more medical evidence in the form of DBQs and Medical Nexus Letters so they can file their own winning VA disability claim (or work with an accredited VSO, claims agent, or attorney). Brian Reese is the Founder and […]
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 […]
Top 5 Tips for Veterans Applying for VA Disability Benefits Years After Service
If you’re a Veteran applying for VA disability benefits years after service, pay close attention, because these tips might be the difference between winning and losing the VA disability benefits you deserve by law! Brian Reese here from VA Claims Insider, and today, I’ll be covering my top 5 tips if you’re attempting to apply […]
How to Get a 100% VA Rating for PTSD Caused by MST
It is estimated that 1/4 women veterans and 1/100 male veterans experienced MST, according to the DAV. With this alarming statistic, it is crucial to know what to do to get a VA rating for Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and PTSD today. If you have PTSD as a result of MST, we are here to […]
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 […]
What is the Stroke Rehabilitation Process for Veterans?
The Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) directive began to incorporate best practices for stroke victims. When VA stroke victims accounted for 15,000+ cases per year, there needed to be a viable solution, which resulted in the stroke rehabilitation process for veterans! The VA implemented a comprehensive program so stroke victims can start rehabilitating within six months […]
How the VA Handles Back Pay
So you’ve had your claim approved but it’s been some time since you first filed for your disability benefits. The question now is, do you get back pay? And how far back will it go? You had your claim accepted but it has been some time since you first filed for your disability benefits. The […]
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 […]