Top 10 Most Common VA Disability Claims
Veterans, how would you like to learn about the top 10 most common VA disability claims, using SECRET VA disability claims data as your guide? Brian Reese here, USAF disabled veteran, and... continue reading
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You’ve heard me talk a lot about the importance of “Statements in Support of A Claim” as well as “Buddy Letters.” The VA raters take them very seriously, and read every word when... continue reading
Can I get service-connected disability for my feet?
Did you know that you can apply for VA claims for your feet?! There are so many unfiled claims for your feet, simply because many people don't know about it! When considering filing a claim with... continue reading
Have you ever met a Navy Veteran who served off the shores of Vietnam who worked on the flight deck of a Navy Vessel during the late ’60s and early ’70s and was exposed to the Dioxin... continue reading
How to Win Your VA TDIU Claim – The Experts Guide
VA TDIU stands for "Total Disability Individual Unemployability," but it's often called "Individual Unemployability." Did you know that disabled veterans who qualify for TDIU are entitled to be... continue reading
38 CFR PTSD? How the VA Determines Your PTSD VA Rating
In this post, we will explore the entire 38 CFR PTSD rating scale in detail. We will also examine the subjective rating criteria for PTSD, which always comes down to a veteran’s level of... continue reading
Top 4 most common injuries for active-duty Veterans
The most common injuries among active-duty personnel and the evacuated wounded from Operations Iraqi Freedom (OIF), Enduring Freedom (OEF) and New Dawn (OND) are as follows: Hearing Loss PTSD... continue reading
Veteran depression, Do I have it?
It’s no secret that veteran depression is at a higher rate than the rest of the population. What some might find surprising is how high the rate actually is. The VA estimates that up to... continue reading
There’s a common misconception that PTSD is only for combat Vets. Many people would try to shame and belittle Vets out of pursuing a PTSD claim if they haven’t been in combat. I’m just going... continue reading
Secondary Conditions, the overlooked claim
Most veterans are already aware of filing claims for a direct service-connected condition. This is when a veteran’s military service directly causes a medical condition. For example, a paratrooper... continue reading
In this post, we will be exploring the PTSD rating scale in detail. VA ratings for PTSD depend on the severity of a veterans mental health symptoms. The more severe the symptoms, the higher... continue reading
Life Impact, what you didn’t know you needed to win your VA Claim
In this blog, we are going to discuss why it is crucial to be able to explain to the VA how your disability impacts your life. It is not enough to have a disability; the VA needs to know... continue reading