Raising Awareness: The Link Between Service and Schizophrenia

Mar 23, 2024
Veterans Disability Info

When an incident or event during your qualifying active service in the U.S. Military causes an injury or illness, VA disability healthcare coverage and tax-free VA compensation payments may be available. In the 21st century, there is an increasingly recognized link between mental health conditions and the trauma and other […]

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 […]

How VA Assigns Disability Ratings for Depression

Mar 7, 2024
Veterans Disability Info

Depression is a physically and mentally debilitating health condition that can affect a person’s ability to function in daily life. For veterans who are diagnosed with depression, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides disability benefits to support them in their recovery and provide financial assistance. However, the process of […]

Is Depression a Secondary Condition of Tinnitus?

Feb 29, 2024
Veterans Disability Info

Veterans of the Armed Forces face extraordinary challenges and experiences throughout service. Unfortunately, these experiences can lead to various mental health conditions. Depression disorders can manifest as a result of various factors, including trauma and chronic pain. One particular condition that has been linked to depression in veterans is tinnitus. […]

Is Depression Secondary to Sleep Apnea?

Feb 27, 2024
Veterans Disability Info

The topic of whether veterans can receive VA disability benefits for depression secondary to sleep apnea has gained significant attention in recent years. Scientific research suggests a potential link between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and depression. The oxygen deprivation, chronic daytime sleepiness, and impact on daily functioning caused by sleep […]