Category: Anxiety

VA Anxiety Claim Denied? Always File an Appeal

Jun 6, 2024
Veterans Disability Info

Anxiety disorders are a common and often debilitating issue faced by many veterans. If you have received a denial for your anxiety claim from the VA, it can be disheartening and frustrating. Don’t lose hope. Winning an anxiety VA rating and disability benefits for anxiety disorders can be challenging. Many veterans must […]

GAD vs. Panic Disorder vs. PTSD

May 28, 2024
Paige Ingram, Esq

Veterans suffering from service-related anxiety disorders such as General Anxiety Disorder (GAD), PTSD, and panic disorder qualify for both medical and mental health coverage in addition to tax-free VA disability payments. These mental disorders can qualify you and your family for up to 100 percent VA disability tax-free payments, which […]

What Type of Anxiety Is Considered A VA Disability?

Apr 10, 2024
Veterans Disability Info

Anxiety disorders are a prevalent mental health concern among veterans, affecting a significant percentage of individuals who have served in the military. The VA recognizes that these disorders can have a profound impact on the lives and overall well-being of veterans. Therefore, the VA has established anxiety VA ratings for a […]

Understanding VA Disability Ratings for Anxiety

Mar 20, 2024
Veterans Disability Info

Alongside the physical injuries and trauma endured during their time in service, veterans often grapple with mental health issues like anxiety. Anxiety disorders are especially prevalent among veterans. For veterans experiencing anxiety as a result of their military service, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides anxiety VA ratings to […]

How Veterans Get Secondary Service Connection for Anxiety

Mar 15, 2024
Veterans Disability Info

For veterans who experience anxiety disorders, the journey to securing an anxiety VA rating can be arduous. Veterans can pursue direct service connection for anxiety, but many veterans go the secondary service connection route, linking their anxiety disorder with an already service-connected condition. To learn more about anxiety VA ratings—including […]

Unraveling Anxiety: How Veterans Can Secure Disability Benefits

Feb 19, 2024
Veterans Disability Info

Anxiety is a mental health condition that impacts a great many Americans and veterans alike. If your anxiety is due to a service-connected event or injury, you may be eligible to receive medical and mental health coverage, in addition to tax-free VA compensation. Collecting what you deserve requires that you […]

How To Obtain the Maximum Anxiety VA Rating

Dec 27, 2023
Veterans Disability Info

Anxiety disorders are very common mental health conditions. Experts estimate that 30% of American adults experience anxiety disorder. One study suggests that 15% of active-duty personnel experience anxiety disorders. While often manageable, in some cases, anxiety disorders can be so severe that the symptoms prevent veterans from engaging in normal […]