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When your claim for VA disability benefits is initially approved, the VA assigns your various service-connected conditions a disability rating. This disability rating reflects the VA’s opinion as to how significantly your injuries or health conditions limit your ability to work, and it is your disability rating that determines the amount of benefits you will…

If you intend to appeal the denial of your VA disability claim, it is important that you make sure you have all that you need before doing so. Pursuing an appeal prematurely or before you have the requisite components is not just a futile exercise. It will almost certainly result in a denial of your…

The nature of military service makes veterans especially at-risk of developing posttraumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. One study suggested that as many as 23 percent of all veterans using VA facilities for care have experienced PTSD, compared with only six percent of people in the general population. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a recognized disability…

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is not a condition that is strictly limited to military veterans. The National Center for PTSD estimates that about six percent of the general adult population will develop PTSD at some point in their lives. Veterans who see conflict or experience trauma while in the service are at a greater risk…

Receiving a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be bittersweet. It can be a relief knowing that your anxiety, depression, and recurring nightmares are all due to a common condition. However, PTSD is not a condition that is easily treated. Even with therapy and other interventions, your PTSD symptoms may linger for years or…

Serving in the armed forces of the United States comes with many hazards. While most people tend to think about the physical injuries that a person may suffer, the fact is that veterans often deal with mental health concerns connected to their time on active duty. Among these mental health conditions is Post Traumatic Stress…

PTSD is a sadly common consequence of serving in the armed forces of the United States. Especially for veterans who served on the frontlines in active duty, the experiences of being in the military can have long-lasting mental health consequences. Even more concerning is the fact that there is no cure for Post Traumatic Stress…

Veterans of the various branches of the United States’ armed forces face many hazards while on active duty. In some situations, these result in them suffering illnesses or injuries that impact their current health and employment chances. When this occurs, veterans have the right to receive payments in the form of disability compensation. If you…

Serving on active duty in any of the United States’ military branches is a hazardous undertaking. The unfortunate fact is that many people suffer from injuries or illnesses that now affect their ability to support themselves in their civilian lives. If this is your situation, you have the right to seek out benefits under the…

Many veterans find that they now have trouble sleeping in their civilian lives. This trouble may stem from chronic pain due to a nagging injury or wound. It may also be the result of psychological trauma that has its roots in time spent on active duty. There is no doubt that not being able to…