In 2015, over 1.3 million veterans were receiving disability compensation for a mental related condition such as PTSD, general anxiety disorder, major
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What is VA Secondary Service Connection?
Most veterans seeking compensation through the Department of Veterans Affairs are aware that they are entitled to file for service-connected
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PTSD and Vietnam Veterans
Recent studies have found a high prevalence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among Vietnam War veterans. Even decades after the war,
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VA Disability Ratings for Anxiety Disorders (Top 3)
VA Disability Ratings for Anxiety Disorders The VA uses a schedule of ratings that determines compensation for mental disorders called the general
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Survivor’s Benefits | VA Form 21P-534EZ Explained!
Veterans Survivors Benefits and VA Form 21P-534-EZ Many veterans’ families experience tremendous financial hardship following the death of a veteran.
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DSM-5 PTSD Criteria: Diagnosing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Vets
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a recognized psychiatric disorder that a person may develop after exposure to a traumatic event.
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Can the VA take away my 100% rating based on TDIU?
Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability, or TDIU, is a VA program that awards benefits at the 100% level without a 100% rating.
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Agent Orange Presumptive List of Conditions (2021 Updated)
Agent Orange was an herbicide that the U.S. military used during the Vietnam War. Exposure to Agent Orange is associated with a number of medical
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VA-Accredited vs. Non-Accredited Agents: Who Can File Your Claim?
The claims process through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can be tricky and involves many steps. That is why many veterans obtain assistance
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The VA’s Ratings for Diabetes – Explained
Diabetes Mellitus is a condition that runs rampant among the veteran population. Of those particularly affected is the Vietnam Era community. As these
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Filing Claims for Secondary Conditions
Secondary disabilities may not be the first thing that comes to mind while filing your VA compensation claim, but they can be integral. A secondary
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Can You Be on SS Disability And Also Use TDIU Benefits?
As a veteran, you may meet the eligibility requirements for both social security disability insurance (SSDI) and unemployability benefits. Although
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