Veterans Disability Info Blog

It is as disappointing as it is frequent when Veterans receive an initial post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) evaluation and rating that fails to capture the full severity of their day-to-day life. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) evaluates mental conditions largely by how you are functionally impaired. Unfortunately, that is […]

Divorce is never easy, but for veterans with a service-connected disability, it can be even more complicated. This is especially true for veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While divorce is a personal and family issue, it can have ripple effects on your VA disability compensation. The good news […]

At Gang & Associates, advocating for veterans isn’t just our profession—it’s our passion. Our founder, Eric Gang, has spent his career fighting for those who have sacrificed for our country. That’s why we’re proud to support the powerful new documentary, “No One Heals Alone.” It is a film that sheds […]

Post-traumatic stress disorder—or PTSD—is common among veterans. The harsh reality of military service and combat can have long-lasting consequences which may take years to manifest. If you are seeking a PTSD VA rating, understanding the common causes could be valuable. Symptoms of PTSD are unfortunately common among veterans, and VA […]

Buddy statements—more commonly referred to as buddy letters—are statements provided in support of a veteran’s PTSD disability claim. As opposed to a nexus letter authored by a medical expert, these statements are written by lay witnesses, meaning the friends and family of the service member. The purpose of these letters […]

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, develops as a result of encountering a shocking, tragic, or otherwise markedly outside the norm experience. Combat veterans and veterans who suffered from military sexual assault (MST) are especially likely to suffer from PTSD. If you are diagnosed, you are rated on a percentage scale […]

If you are service-connected for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), then your PTSD VA rating is determined by 38 C.F.R. § 4.130—Schedule of Ratings for Mental Disorders. This regulation allows ratings of either 10, 30, 50, 70, or 100 for PTSD, depending on the severity of your condition. How to Qualify […]

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and depression are two mental health conditions that can dramatically affect a person’s daily life and overall well-being. For individuals who have served in the military, these conditions may be a result of the stressful and traumatic experiences they have encountered during their service. To ensure […]

Chronic migraine headaches can be severely debilitating for veterans. Many require the assistance of VA disability benefits to support themselves and their families. Yet, getting VA benefits for migraines is challenging. An excellent way to secure VA benefits for migraine headaches is to connect this condition to another service-connected health […]

The obesity epidemic in the United States is not only a health crisis. It is now compromising the nation’s defense. As the number of overweight individuals continues to rise, the US military faces significant challenges in meeting its recruiting goals.