Category: Filing for VA Disability Claim

What do I need to know about MST?

A less known type of trauma that many have heard, but rarely have a good understanding of, is Military Sexual Trauma (MST).  MST refers to sexual assault and sexual harassment that occurs in military settings. Both men and women can experience MST and the perpetrator can be of the same or opposite gender. Working as […]

Terrell Murrell, Why I became a Veteran Coach

Terrell Murrell is one of our Veteran Coach who helps guide you through the process of submitting your VA claim. He is sharing his process of joining VA Claims Insider Elite, to becoming one of our Veteran Coaches. I would have to say that I started out like most of us do in this process. […]

How is the nervous system important to your VA Claim?

One of the most overlooked areas of disability for vets is the central nervous system. This is due to the warning signs being excused as standalone issues. However, understanding certain symptoms as a reflection of central nervous system disabilities has been increasing steadily since the war in Vietnam, as many vets reported significant differences in […]

Your VA Disability Claim May Be the Best Investment You Ever Make

Over the past few years, we have seen countless cases where Veterans are hesitant to file or refile for the VA Disability Claim they deserve from a feeling of unworthiness. We have proven that NOT working towards the claim you deserve can actually cost you money in the long run! When I finished my enlistment […]

How do I get disability compensation for Presumptive Conditions?

There is a large cloud of misunderstanding around the VAs Presumptive Condition List. Many veterans think that just because they have a disease that is listed on the VA Presumptive Condition list that they will automatically get a disability compensation payment. Either way, you’re probably wondering how to get disability compensation for Presumptive Conditions. If […]

Are Migraines Considered a Disability?

The highest VA disability rating for migraines is 50%. You might be thinking, “but mine are so bad I’m completely disabled!” You wouldn’t be alone, so we will discuss how to get more benefits later in this article. But for now, the severity of migraines is hard to diagnosis objectively from an outsider, which is one of the reasons the VA maxes out its rating for migraines at 50%.