Veterans Disability Info Blog

Claims for disability compensation based on service connection of PTSD are one of the most commonly filed claims, but such claims are not without pitfalls.
In general, a VA claim requires the following:
(1) a current diagnosis; (2) an in-service occurrence; and (3) a medical link...

Iraq War veteran Tyson Manker (40) recently led a class-action lawsuit against the U.S. Navy for veterans with PTSD to receive a discharge upgrade – and won. A huge victory for thousands of veterans across the nation who struggle with PTSD and received an other-than-honorable (OTH)...

Without VA benefits to cover proper therapy and treatment, veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are facing a future of personal and professional hardships. But just because the Department of Veterans’ Affairs has denied your PTSD claim doesn’t mean you’re...

Not every veteran who is exposed to traumatic events develops PTSD. Certain situations are more likely to cause PTSD than other situations. This is particularly true for soldiers who are asked to kill during service.
It is unlikely that the readers of my blog have heard about the science of...

I have long been interested in the association between mental disorders and various physical health problems.
I've written extensively in the past on the issue of obesity and its correlation with people that suffer from PTSD. I've also seen research associating PTSD with lower rates of...

As a veteran's disability attorney, a substantial part of our practice is devoted towards representing veterans with PTSD. Although the rules of ethics would prohibit me from saying that we specialize in PTSD cases, I will say that we have a significant concentration in representing veterans with...

A recent article in the Washington Post, "Thousands of U.S. Troops Suffering from Trauma Were Separated from the Military for Misconduct, Report Finds", has confirmed what we have seen in practice for a number of years now.
Veterans begin to suffer the problems associated with post-traumatic...

In April 1975 U.S. Forces participated in Operations Eagle Pull and Frequent Wind. These operations were designed to help evacuate Saigon and Cambodia. Our client, Larry, participated in these evacuations and he experienced the fright that comes from fear of impending hostile attack. He recalls...

We recently won service connection for PTSD for a veteran who presented with a very complex case. The victory in this case illustrates why expert advocacy is needed in complex cases.
This case involved a young veteran who joined the military at age 17 in order to escape a very abusive...

Has the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) denied your Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefits claim because they don’t feel post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) causes vascular dementia or adult failure to thrive?
VA examiners continue to view PTSD as a narrow,...