PTSD is a disorder that can occur in individuals who have witnessed or experienced a traumatic event or a set of circumstances. These experiences can impact a person’s physical, mental, social, or spiritual well-being, leading to symptoms of nightmares, memories of the trauma, anxiety, or depressed mood.
Many Veterans develop posttraumatic stress disorder due to the traumatic events they witnessed or experienced during their military service.
If you experienced symptoms of PTSD as a result of a traumatic experience or event (the stressor) while serving in the military, you may be eligible for disability compensation or benefits if both of these requirements are true:
According to the VA, a traumatic event is when:
Navigating the process of obtaining VA disability benefits can be a daunting task. Building a solid case that supports your claim is crucial to receiving the benefits you deserve.
To receive disability compensation, Veterans must establish a link between their PTSD and their military service, which often includes Veterans demonstrating the following to the VA:
It is important to add that a medical link between a Veteran’s PTSD and the in-service stressor is not needed where PTSD is presumed to be connected to the service. This includes prisoner of war, military sexual trauma, or terrorist activity.
The monthly benefits you receive from the VA will depend on the disability rating assigned to your PTSD. The VA’s rating schedule allots different monthly benefit amounts to each disability rating percentage increment. Therefore, the higher the disability rating, the more compensation a Veteran receives every month.
Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for Veterans with legitimate service-related medical conditions to obtain a denial when they apply for benefits. However, if this has happened to you or a loved one, all hope is not lost. If the VA has denied your claim, contact the Veterans Benefit Group of Goodman Allen Donnelly today. Our experienced legal team can assist you with the appeals process and go after the benefits you deserve.
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