VA Claims Insider

Ask most veterans whether the VA covers dental, and you’ll usually get one of two answers: “only if you’re 100% disabled” or “no.” Neither is the full picture.

Almost every category of VA disability claim grew last year. Endocrine conditions didn’t. New endocrine claims (the body system that includes diabetes and thyroid conditions) fell 18.6% year-over-year, the steepest drop of any of the 13 body systems tracked in the...

If you have a service-connected back, hip, or knee condition and you’ve never filed for nerve damage, you’re not alone — and the newest VA data suggests you may be missing something real.

Neurological conditions, which include nerve damage, migraines, and traumatic brain injury effects, are growing faster than any other major body system in the

If your jaw clicks, locks, or throbs every time you eat, talk, or yawn, you already know TMJ isn’t a “minor” problem. It’s a daily fight – and it could qualify you for a VA disability rating and compensation.

Yes, veterans can recei...

Applying for CHAMPVA VA benefits should be straightforward, but it’s surprisingly easy to hit delays if your application is missing even one required document.

Many military families spend weeks—or even months—waiting simply ...