VA Claims Insider Podcast

Trying to sort through all of the VA disability information online can be daunting—and confusing.

Welcome to Ask the VA Rater, a brand new show where we deep dive VA claim tips and strategies for VA disability benefits and veteran benefits. I’m your host Brian Reese, and in today’s episode, we’re going to go explore the brand new VA Rating for Migraine Headaches as well as the new criteria for prostrating headaches. We'll also talk about critical medical evidence you need, such as migraine tracker apps, so that you can submit your VA claim and get the proper VA Rating for Migraines. Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and ring the notification bell so you never miss an episode of “Ask the VA Rater!”

On this episode of Ask the VA Rater, we will explain the basic eligibility for VA disability benefits and answer the question: "Do I Qualify for VA Benefits?" Generally, all veterans who don’t have a dishonorable discharge or bad conduct discharge qualify for some amount of VA benefits. The exact type and amount depends upon a variety of factors. Let's go!

On this episode of Ask the VA Rater, we will reveal some sobering Veteran Statistics as well as answer the question “How Many Veterans Are There in the World?” We will also discuss how to successfully navigate the military-to-veteran transition.

Wouldn’t it be nice to hear directly from a VA Rater? Well, now you can! Welcome to Ask the VA Rater, a brand new show where we deep dive into VA claim tips and strategies for VA disability benefits and veteran benefits. I'm your host Brian Reese, and in today's episode, we're going to answer the questions: Why is My VA Claim Taking So Long? How Long Does a VA Claim Take? What Can I Do to Potentially Have My VA Disability Claim Approved Faster? The 4 Main Reasons Behind the VA Claims Backlog! Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and ring the notification bell so you never miss an episode of “Ask the VA Rater!”

***Audio Timestamps***

⏩ 00:00 Ask the VA Rater Introduction: Darrell McDonald and Brian Reese

⏩ 04:08 The VA Claims Backlog Explained: How Long Does a VA Claim Take Right Now?

⏩ 08:03 Please Don’t Ever File Frivolous VA Disability Claims 

⏩ 09:18 Where Can I Find the VA Disability Conditions List?

⏩ 11:28 How to Take a Personal Inventory From Head to Toe!

⏩ 13:03 Make Sure You Have a Diagnosed Disability for Secondary Service Connection

⏩ 15:28 Get Your Butt to the Doctor and Get Your VA Disabilities Diagnosed and Documented!

⏩ 19:03 The Importance of Your VA Claim Strategy 

⏩ 20:58: What Veterans Can Do to Help with the VA Backlog

⏩ 21:58: What the VA Rater Can Do to Reduce the VA Disability Claims Backlog

⏩ 22:43: The 4 Main Reasons Behind the VA Claims Backlog Explained!

⏩ 23:18: The VA Has a Major Staffing Problem Right Now: VBA is Short Staffed 

⏩ 24:28: VBA Needs to Stop Overdeveloping VA Claims When a C&P Exam is Not Needed!

⏩ 26:25: Problems With the Veteran Benefits Management System (VBMS) 

⏩ 27:58: The Importance of Strategy, Education, and Medical Evidence! 

⏩ 31:13: Does the VA Intentionally Deny VA Disability Claims?

⏩ 32:20: Can VA Claims Insider Help Me?

📱 Schedule your FREE Discovery Call right now! You'll get to talk to one of our team members who can answer all of your questions and help you develop a winning strategy: https://vaclaims.help

✔️Join VA Claims Insider Elite, get instant access to the ELITE Experience Portal (EEP) and $13,119 worth of proprietary VA claim resources TODAY, and obtain VA Nexus Letters: https://vaclaimsinsider.com/elite-membership/

👉 Get FREE VA claim resources at our website: https://vaclaimsinsider.com/

🚀 Check out the VA Claims Insider blog here:

https://vaclaimsinsider.com/blog/

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Wouldn’t it be nice to hear directly from an RVSR, aka, a VA Rater? Well, now you can! Welcome to Ask the VA Rater, a brand new show where we deep dive into VA claim tips and strategies for VA disability benefits and veteran benefits. I'm your host Brian Reese, and in today's episode, we're going to uncover a crucial aspect of VA claims that you might be missing – the #1 easiest gateway claim to unlock your VA disability benefits! Don't forget to hit that subscribe button so you never miss an episode of “Ask the VA Rater!”

Are you Stuck, Frustrated, and Underrated by the VA?

If you need some help with your VA disability claim, join VA Claims Insider Elite TODAY and get started on your VA disability claim for FREE: https://vaclaimsinsider.com/elite-membership/

***Audio Timestamps***

⏩ 00:00 Ask the VA Rater Introduction 

⏩ 03:03 Are You Missing Out On This Gateway VA Claim?

⏩ 04:33 The ONE Easy VA Disability Claim a Veteran Can Self-Diagnose

⏩ 06:27 Tinnitus is the EASIEST Gateway Claim for VA Benefits

⏩ 07:18 What are Some Secondary Conditions to Tinnitus?

⏩ 08:59 How Important is a Nexus Letter for Secondary Conditions?

⏩ 09:28 Is VA Claims Insider Any Good? 

⏩ 11:08 What are VA Raters Looking for?

⏩ 13:03 Does the VA Deny Claims Intentionally?

⏩ 17:43 Help the VA Rater Help You with More Medical Evidence!

⏩ 21:13 How to Get Medical Evidence for Your VA Claim for FREE!

⏩ 23:13 How Important is Your VA Disability Claim Strategy?

⏩ 27:23 This is How to Speed Up Your VA Claim, Regardless of the VA Claims Backlog 

⏩ 32:35 VA Claims Insider Serves Veterans "Beyond the Claim!"

⏩ 36:33 What You Need to Know for PACT Act Claims!

⏩ 44:45 Submit a Fully Developed Claim with 1 or 2 Disability Conditions MAX!

📱 Schedule your FREE Discovery Call right now! You'll get to talk to one of our team members who can answer all of your questions and help you develop a winning strategy: https://vaclaims.help

✔️Join VA Claims Insider Elite, get instant access to the ELITE Experience Portal (EEP) and $13,119 worth of proprietary VA claim resources TODAY, and obtain VA Nexus Letters: https://vaclaimsinsider.com/elite-membership/

👉 Get FREE VA claim resources at our website: https://vaclaimsinsider.com/

🚀 Check out the VA Claims Insider blog here:

https://vaclaimsinsider.com/blog/

📺 Check out The VA Claims Insider YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/vaclaimsinsider

🔥 We go LIVE every Wednesday 11am CST on Facebook:

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In this episode, Navy SEAL Mike Sarraille and Air Force Veteran Brian Reese dive into the leadership insights, strategies to win the game of life, and personal stories that will empower you to navigate your best life as a veteran post active duty military service. 

Are you ready to thrive beyond the uniform? Whether you're seeking inspiration, guidance, or actionable steps, this podcast is packed with valuable content that can make a real difference. Don't miss out on their tried-and-true methods for success, all shared with authenticity and a deep understanding of the painful military to civilian transition.

🎙️Everyday Warrior podcast: https://www.mensjournal.com/everyday-warrior/

***Audio Timestamps***

⏩ 00:00 Mike Sarraille and Brian Reese Introduction 

⏩ 01:50 Get to Know U.S. Navy SEAL Mike Sarraille

⏩ 05:33 What It Was Like Leaving the Military and Know You Were Done? 

⏩ 08:18 Brian Reese: I Felt Like a Quitter When I Left Active Duty Military Service 

⏩ 09:08 "I Didn't Even Know What I Was Good at Anymore"

⏩ 11:22 U.S. Special Operators are Common People with an Uncommon Desire to Succeed 

⏩ 13:44 What is NOT Accurate in the T.V. Show SEAL Team?

⏩ 15:58 Veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): don't be a victim

⏩ 22:58 How Many Fake VA Disability Situations Do You See?

⏩ 24:28 The Goal is to Get Better, Not Worse 

⏩ 27:28 What is Survivors Guilt and How Do You Overcome It?

⏩ 31:46 All Veterans Struggle Regardless of How Tough They Think They Are 

⏩ 33:52 Embrace Failure: OPERATION EAGLE CLAW Changed Things for Delta Force 

⏩ 34:46 Mike Sarraille: "Entrepreneurship is One of the Hardest Things I've Ever Done"

⏩ 40:18 The Problem with Comparing Your Military Service To Others Who Served 

⏩ 40:48 Brian Reese: Military Members Need to Stop Being So Rude to Each Other 

⏩ 41:50 The Problem with Comparing Your Military Service To Others Who Served 

⏩ 46:03 The Best Most Lethal Warriors I Know Are Some of the Most Humble 

⏩ 51:28 Find Mike Sarraille on The Everday Warrior Podcast

About Mike Sarraille:

MIKE SARRAILLE, a retired US Navy SEAL officer and former Recon Marine, served 20 years in Special Operations before founding Talent War Group, a leadership development and executive search firm. As CEO, he leads an impressive team of experts who specialize in helping clients foster a culture of success by optimizing their company's most valuable resource: its employees. Mike is also the director of the Men's Journal Everyday Warrior franchise, which includes a critically acclaimed podcast. Recently, he founded ATTA, a performance-focused apparel brand born out of his Everyday Warrior concept and fueled by his passion for helping people succeed. An avid skydiver, Mike enjoys pushing the limits of what's possible. This inspired him to start Legacy Expeditions, an adventure capital firm that embarks on record-setting expeditions in honor of the brave men and women who lost their lives during the Global War on Terrorism. Mike had 10 combat deployments supporting the Global War on Terrorism, earning a Silver Star, Six (6) Bronze Stars for Valor, and a Purple Heart.

🔗 Connect with Mike Sarraille: https://mikesarraille.com/

📚 Read The Everyday Warrior book: https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Warrior-No-Hack-Practical-Approach-ebook/dp/B0BGYFTRN5/

📱 Schedule your FREE Discovery Call right now! You'll get to talk to one of our team members who can answer all of your questions and help you develop a winning strategy: https://vaclaims.help

👉 Get FREE VA claim resources at our website: https://vaclaimsinsider.com/

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Yes, there absolutely is a VA disability cheat sheet!

With so much riding on a VA claim, it should be handled with meticulous accuracy…at least in a perfect world. But the reality is that the VA is run by humans just like you and me, and a mistake is more common than we realize. After all, they are dealing with a backlog of more than 212,000 VA claims (as of April 29, 2023). With that kind of volume handled by review teams that are often short-staffed, there’s plenty of room for human error.  

We frequently see clerical errors (such as getting a date wrong) that diminish a veteran’s benefits. In other cases, the VA may fail to consider all of a veteran’s evidence or fail to apply VA policies correctly. There have even been cases where VA employees deliberately hid and falsified applications.

You may have waited months or even years for a decision on your VA claim. If the rating is less than what you believe you are entitled to, the VA may have made an error. In this video, we will discuss the most common errors and what you can do about these errors.  Let’s dive in!

***Do You Need VA Claim Help?***

WE'RE THE EXPERTS!

If you need some help with your VA disability claim, join VA Claims Insider Elite TODAY and get started on your VA disability claim for FREE: https://vaclaimsinsider.com/elite-membership/

***Video Timestamps***

⏩ 00:00 VA Claims Insider Introduction 

⏩ 12:04 Mistakes Made in the VA Claims Process

⏩ 16:00 Notice of Evidence

⏩ 19:15 Failing to Provide a Medical Exam

⏩ 25:44 Poorly Supported Final Decision

⏩ 28:21 TDIU Claims (Totally Disabled Individual Unemployability)

⏩ 31:29 Disqualifying You Based on Non-Service Conditions

⏩ 39:46 Fake Qualifiers

⏩ 42:35 What to Do if You Think The VA Made a Mistake

⏩ 49:34 Questions Answered by VA Claim Experts

⏩ 59:03 Need VA Disability Claim Help?

📱 Schedule your FREE Discovery Call right now! You'll get to talk to one of our team members who can answer all of your questions and help you develop a winning strategy: https://vaclaims.help

✔️Join VA Claims Insider Elite, get instant access to the ELITE Experience Portal (EEP) and $13,119 worth of proprietary VA claim resources TODAY, and obtain VA Nexus Letters: https://vaclaimsinsider.com/elite-membership/

👉 Get FREE VA claim resources at our website: https://vaclaimsinsider.com/

🚀 Check out the VA Claims Insider blog here:

https://vaclaimsinsider.com/blog/

📺 Check out The VA Claims Insider YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/vaclaimsinsider

🔥 We go LIVE every Wednesday 11am CST on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/vaclaimsinsider 

3 Options to Consider if Your VA Claim is Denied

If your VA claim is denied, you may feel frustrated and confused. Don’t worry; you aren’t alone. Thousands of veterans find themselves in this situation every year.

The good news is that there are three options to overturn the VA’s decision available to you based on the specific details of your VA claim.

In this video, we will define these three options and explain when each should be used. Remember that you only have a certain amount of time to choose one of these options, so don’t delay!

Let’s dive in!

Do You Need VA Claim Help?

WE'RE THE EXPERTS!

If you need some help with your VA disability claim, join VA Claims Insider Elite TODAY and get started on your VA disability claim for FREE: https://vaclaimsinsider.com/elite-membership/

***Video Timestamps***

⏩ 00:00 VA Claims Insider Introduction 

⏩ 16:37 Three Options When Your Claim is Denied

⏩ 18:57 Option 1: Higher Level Review (HLR)

⏩ 30:17 Option 2: Supplemental Appeal

⏩ 43:47 Option 3: Board of Veteran Appeals

⏩ 49:48 Questions Answered by VA Claim Experts

⏩ 59:12 Need VA Disability Claim Help?

📱 Schedule your FREE Discovery Call right now! You'll get to talk to one of our team members who can answer all of your questions and help you develop a winning strategy: https://vaclaims.help

✔️Join VA Claims Insider Elite, get instant access to the ELITE Experience Portal (EEP) and $13,119 worth of proprietary VA claim resources TODAY, and obtain VA Nexus Letters: https://vaclaimsinsider.com/elite-membership/

👉 Get FREE VA claim resources at our website: https://vaclaimsinsider.com/

🚀 Check out the VA Claims Insider blog here:

https://vaclaimsinsider.com/blog/

📺 Check out The VA Claims Insider YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/vaclaimsinsider

🔥 We go LIVE every Wednesday 11am CST on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/vaclaimsinsider

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