Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD), previously called Chronic Pain Syndrome, means a veteran is having a considerable focus on his/her physical symptoms, such as pain, weakness, limitations, and shortness of breath. This is typically tied to the daily chronic pain and life/health limitations related to a disabled veteran’s current service-connected disabilities rated at 0 percent or […]
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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 […]
Was Your VA Claim Denied? Try This!
As a fellow disabled Veteran, I realize it can be extremely frustrating to have your VA claim denied. In this post, I share the two most common reasons why VA claims get denied, and how to easily overcome them with additional medical evidence. But first, let’s talk about the basic eligibility for VA disability benefits. […]
Top 3 Easiest Things to Claim for VA Disability
How would you like to learn about the 3 easiest things to claim for VA disability, using SECRET VA disability claims data as your guide? Well, I’ve got some good news for you…Brian Reese here, USAF 100% disabled veteran, and founder of VA Claims Insider. Part of the reason we call ourselves VA Claims “INSIDER” […]
Is It Time To Challenge A Service-Connected Condition?
Approximately 95% of the veterans we speak to are seeking an increase to their service-connected condition. However, most don’t know how much of an increase they may be eligible for, or they have no idea that based on how their condition is listed. For example, did you know that sprain or fracture affects the rating […]
3 Things the VA MUST see to award you Compensation
Let’s talk about some essential items to consider when filing a VA disability claim. We speak to clients frequently who do not understand why the VA has not compensated them for the injuries they have reported. They might be a few years post-military service, and they have a long list of ailments they have reported […]
Chronic Fatigue VA Claims
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is described by the CDC as a long-term illness which causes many parts of the body to begin to stop working. This can be shown by fatigue, difficulty sleeping, and the inability to perform normal activities. Symptoms of this can come from dizziness, difficulty concentrating, thinking, and pain. Gulf War Veterans […]
Service-connected Veteran benefits
There are many benefits available to Veterans for having a service-connected disability. At each disability, there are different benefits, and we have broken them up accordingly.
What is a Lifestyle Impact Claim?
A Lifestyle Impact Claim is a high-value secondary claim that many veterans are eligible for due to one or more primary service-connected disabilities. Most veterans, lawyers, and VSOs DON’T know about secondary claims, which are eligible for compensation under the law, just like any other ratable disability. A Lifestyle Impact Claim provides a veteran with […]
4 reminders before walking into your C&P exam!
Most Veterans who are in the process of completing their VA Disability claim are subject to a Compensation and Pension Exam (C&P Exam). The C&P examiner is looking for specific things in your claim, do you know what they are? What is a C&P exam? C&P Exam is a medical examination performed by the medical practitioners […]