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Hi Veterans, welcome to the VA Claims Insider Podcast! We’re Veterans helping Veterans get the VA disability rating and compensation YOU deserve. I’m your host, Air Force service-disabled veteran Brian Reese, and each week we share VA disability claim tips, strategies, and lessons learned to help you win, service-connect, and get rated at the appropriate level, even if you’ve already filed or been denied!
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Erin Ward-McCarty & Molly Cruzen

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Erin Ward-McCarty and Molly Cruzen discuss their experiences as military spouses and what they wish they would have known in the beginning. Join us for some heartwarming conversation and great laughs. From our house to yours, we can’t wait for you to join us!
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Dr. John is a 100% P&T disabled American Veteran of the US Army Paratroopers, a doctor of psychology, and Veteran Coach Manager at VA Claims Insider (VACI). Now he’s on a mission to help other veterans heal through self-therapy by traveling across America with one goal: speaking at every stop about how we can all be better caregivers for our own mental health! Listen to Dr. John! New episodes every Tuesday! If you are a veteran and have filed a VA disability claim, have been denied, have rec ...
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Vets Talk: Military Life Unfiltered

Chas Sampson & Seven Principles Group

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Veterans get real with Chas Sampson Gain insight into the veteran experience with US Army OIF Combat Veteran and former Federal VA rater, Chas Sampson. In Each Episode: Dive deep into crucial topics such as VA disability claims, post-military life challenges, and the authentic struggles veterans encounter. Engage in candid conversations with esteemed guests, including a former VA Rater, a Veteran's Service Representative, and many other veterans that have great insight to offer. Insider Insi ...
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Now, as I go through this, you might find it a bit different from what you're accustomed to. Change is inevitable, and sometimes it's necessary to step aside to allow new blood and ideas to build upon existing foundations. ********* Got some questions? I’d love to answer them! Email me at docontheroad@vaclaimsinsider.com Are you ready to get the VA…
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Traveling through Texas, I found myself in Liberty Hill – as American as it gets. The way this town honors and supports veterans is truly remarkable, and it's been a pleasure to experience. ********* Got some questions? I’d love to answer them! Email me at docontheroad@vaclaimsinsider.com Are you ready to get the VA rating you deserve? Work with my…
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Now, as I've been traveling and meeting people, I want to discuss something and hopefully inspire you not to fall into the trap of what I call clickbait. They post sensational content, prompting you to click on their site by suggesting issues with the VA or imminent changes that could make it tougher for you to process your claims. ********* Got so…
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I've had discussions, including one with a veteran asking about motivation. I use the mirror technique: spend five minutes each morning talking to yourself in the mirror to stay focused on your goals. ********* Got some questions? I’d love to answer them! Email me at docontheroad@vaclaimsinsider.com Are you ready to get the VA rating you deserve? W…
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Last week's episode delved into the backstory of "Don't Let the Old Man In," Clint Eastwood's connection, and how Toby Keith wrote the song. This is part two. Connect with the veteran community for valuable support. Visit the VA or chat with veterans in a cafe to aid your journey. ********* Got some questions? I’d love to answer them! Email me at d…
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Trying to sort through all of the VA disability information online can be daunting—and confusing.You watch YouTube video after YouTube video, read blog after blog, book after book, yet you’re left with more questions than answers. Sound familiar?We’ll arm you with the knowledge to get the benefits YOU DESERVE!…
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Exciting topic today from Dallas, Texas! It's a fantastic place for me with my love for the Cowboys, Stars, and Rangers. Stay active, engaged, keep moving, and keep those blood and brainwaves flowing right. ********* Got some questions? I’d love to answer them! Email me at docontheroad@vaclaimsinsider.com Are you ready to get the VA rating you dese…
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After traveling through Florida, I couldn't resist exploring a place that's always intrigued me – New Orleans. Something about the history and unity during the battles there speaks volumes, sending a powerful message to us all. ********* Got some questions? I’d love to answer them! Email me at docontheroad@vaclaimsinsider.com Are you ready to get t…
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I actually have a different kind of message or concept that I'd like to discuss today: taking a proactive stance against the bullies. Go ahead and ensure that you stand up to them if they're causing trouble or creating situations that halt or delay what you're doing. ********* Got some questions? I’d love to answer them! Email me at docontheroad@va…
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I got an interesting subject for you today because I know that we've covered a lot of areas just in the last couple of weeks and I want to help you get To be part of this community that does create positive thoughts, positive actions for America's heroes. ********* Got some questions? I’d love to answer them! Email me at docontheroad@vaclaimsinside…
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I'm seeing some veterans here at VA Claims Insider that have a lot of excuse in continuing their VA claims. Maybe they can't move forward in writing their statement. Why not? That's my first question. Why not? It just shocks me. If you have come here, you came here for a reason, why delay it anymore, get to it, get with your coach, get your strateg…
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Transitioning from military to civilian life is no small feat, and in this episode, Chas and guest Yusha Thomas pull back the curtain on the unvarnished truths of post-service bureaucracy. We unpack the importance of self-assessment health reports, discuss how medical record volume can make or break your claim, and navigate the VA's concurrent rece…
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Now, there's a series of questions that have been flying around a lot lately, especially since the VA has come out with all these proposals that have been out for a while. My advice, you need to go ahead and sign up with VA Claims Insider. Go get a coach so you can plan this out and make sure that you get it done as quick as possible and in the rig…
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I've spent my Christmas and New Year at Destin Florida and the really cool part about this place is the white beach. I got the opportunity to relax. And I don't know about you guys, but when I get to a situation and I start relaxing, a lot of different things become a lot clearer. Being relaxed has its advantages, like for example when you're deali…
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In this episode, I got a special guest for you my brothers and sisters in uniform! The resident expert on TBI at VA Claims Insider is here! Matter of fact, he's taught me a lot of stuff about TBIs and how important they are and how we really need to look at it because it is a tough claim! We want to educate you about this and this is how we do it, …
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In filling for VA claims, there's a number of different things that actually come together, but the most important thing is you need to have a strategy that puts all these pieces together, puts all this stuff together. This ensures that you can actually have a better situation and make it easier on yourself, make it easier on the practitioner for t…
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My brothers and sisters in uniform, thank you for all your support and joining me in this journey. Welcome to Season 5! I am excited with what I’m gonna share with you guys as I visit and meet people from different places. In the meantime, I’d like for you to remember that in all the negativities, we need to stay positive. We need to go ahead and m…
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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 critic…
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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. L…
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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. Here is the high-value companion blog post with detailed military and veteran statistics: https://vaclai…
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My brothers and sisters in uniform, we’ve come down to the end of Season 4! This past season we’ve discussed a few things and had guests who imparted their knowledge to us! As we recap and look back, I am grateful for your continued support! We have a lot in store for you on this upcoming season so stay tuned! ********* Got some questions? I’d love…
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A special episode for you my brothers and sisters in uniform, with our very own Veteran Coach Managers Stacey Allen and Caleb MacLagan! We are all part of the Hundo Club and to those of you don’t know what that is, it’s what we call when veterans achieve the 100% VA disability rating! It’s really amusing that we’ve gone through the same process her…
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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 Lo…
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Last episode we talked about the SEM Method which stands for Strategy, Education and Medical Evidence. Prior to that method, we have what we call the “Gameplan” which is basically the list of conditions that a veteran is eligible to go after. It’s important that you know your Gameplan to be able to properly strategize your path to the rating that y…
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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 mi…
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In filing for VA claims, there's a process that we use here at VA Claims Insider. It's called the SEM method. That's S-E-M, stands for Strategy, Education and Medical evidence. This method works in a way to where it covers all the bases. It covers everything! When you follow this process, it’s gonna be easier and give you more confidence once you'v…
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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, guida…
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When your cable went out and you called the customer service and you don't get the right answer from the person you're talking to, what's the first thing you always say? I want to talk to your manager. That’s the same type of situation with the higher level review. You are requesting another review from a senior rater on your denied claim. HLR is o…
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Yes, there absolutely is a VA disability cheat sheet!VA Claims Insider’s cheat sheet is broken out into the 5 types of VA service connections along with evidence requirements for each.Use these tips and strategies to help you prove service connection, even if you’ve already filed, been denied, or given up.Pro Tip: VA disability claims are won or lo…
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I met a Canadian veteran when I visited the National Veterans Museum and had a really interesting conversation. But there was one thing that he talked he talked about American veterans being tighter as a community. And then that actually brought up a couple other thoughts while I was there, that we should be doing that! We should be reaching out to…
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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 h…
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In filing for VA claims there are various ways you can go about it. You can connect with a VSO to help you, maybe a lawyer. Some immerse themselves in forums online to get information. Some get connected with an education-based coaching and consulting company like VA Claims Insider. There are different ways and they produce different outcomes as we…
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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 cl…
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When I visited the American Indian Museum, I noticed a lot of things there to where if things could have been just done a little bit differently, if there could have been just a little bit more respect for both sides, we probably wouldn't have had some of the mistakes that were made. When I looked at it, I realized that we just need to pick up wher…
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Few things can derail your life, like sexual trauma. It can trigger an onslaught of physical and emotional symptoms, making functioning at work and in relationships difficult. Tragically, it’s all too prevalent in the military. Studies show that 33% of female veterans and nearly 2% of male veterans screened positive for military sexual trauma (MST)…
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I had the chance to spend an afternoon talking to a veteran who has been a little sour in the whole process of going for claims and being recognized for situations that took place while he was in. And when I mean sour, I mean very sour. He was very negative. I couldn't see past that things have to happen in a certain way. So we talked, and had an o…
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Unveiling Gulf War Presumptives: Essential Guide for Veterans' Benefits CALLING ALL Gulf War Veterans! Regardless of whether or not you’re a Desert Storm veteran, If you served in what’s referred to as the Southwest Asia theater, you could be eligible for VA benefits. Listen now to learn more about whether you may qualify for additional VA benefits…
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There's an old TV show called 'Dragnet,' and one of the officers or the investigators would always say "just the facts." And that's basically what you have to do in filing for VA claims - you have to say just the facts! You gotta keep it as simple as possible. The more elaborate that you try to get with this and try to build up a story like you're …
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According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects anywhere from 11 to 30% of veterans, depending on the conflict they were involved with. For example, 11 to 20% of veterans who participated in Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom have been diagnosed with PTSD compared to 30% of Vietnam veterans. But t…
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Are your ankles, hips, or elbows stiff or painful? Orthopedic conditions are common in veterans due to high-risk training, long ruck marches, military parachuting, and many other activities that cause extra wear and tear. Because military life can cause your joints to age more quickly—many veterans experience debilitating conditions as a result of …
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I just did a visit right outside of Petersburg, Virginia. And saw the Pamplin Historical Park. It talks about different stories from both sides of the battles that happened there like the Breakthrough on April 2nd 1865. Then I started thinking about the whole breakthrough idea of that battle. It kind of reminds me of filing strategically for VA cla…
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CHAMPVA (the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs) is among the many benefits not clearly understood by the veteran community. As a result, some dependents miss out on this comprehensive healthcare program and are stuck paying exorbitant rates for private insurance. CHAMPVA insurance provides eligible beneficiar…
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Our VA Claims Insider Founder, Brian Reese, believes that everyone would qualify for mental health because of situations that we've been through that create anxiety inside us that make that situation get even worse. And I too believe it. Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects many of us, veterans,, and can have a significant impac…
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Understanding the effects of Agent Orange exposure is crucial for you and others who served in the Vietnam era. Our aim is to help you become informed about the health conditions linked to Agent Orange exposure and the resources available to support you. In this video, we’ll explore the history of Agent Orange, its symptoms, and the health issues i…
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Mental health is one of those ones that has a stigma attached to it. If you hurt your elbow, you're gonna go to the doctor to check out why the elbow hurts. But for mental health, it’s different. We tend to suck it up and just say we’re okay. But that should not be the case. Mental health or your brain is just another part of your body and should b…
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Join us as we sit down with Brian Reese, the visionary founder of VA Claims Insider, to uncover the untold secrets of successfully navigating the VA claims process. Get ready for valuable insights, expert tips, and insider knowledge to help you maximize your benefits. Do You Need VA Claim Help? WE'RE THE EXPERTS! If you need some help with your VA …
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I’ve been seeing a lot of claims coming through lately about musculoskeletal conditions so I wanted to go ahead and talk about that. I know a lot of you suffer from these and have situations that these also create. “The thigh bone's connected to the hip bone. The hip bone's connected to the backbone. The backbone's connected to the neck bone. Doin'…
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With the passage of the PACT Act, as a veteran, you probably have a lot of questions. In this podcast, we will review the pact act and how it can benefit you. Did you know the PACT Act has the potential to benefit more than 5 million veterans? If you’re a veteran who has been impacted by toxic exposure, and you meet the new presumptive criteria, do…
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As I always say in all our episodes, building a community is important. We, brothers and sisters in uniform, have got to get together and we actually need to start protecting ourselves and each other. I'd like to share this special episode with VA Claims Insider Founder, Brian Reese as we talk about building a community! ********* Got some question…
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If you’re suffering from anxiety that’s related to your military service, you may be eligible for VA disability compensation for an anxiety VA rating from 10% to 100%. The VA estimates that 43% of veterans who served in Iraq or Afghanistan have at least one mental illness, which includes anxiety. Despite how common anxiety is amongst veterans, less…
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