In this article, we talk about veterans and PTSD, when the VA can reduce your disability rating for PTSD, and how the VA’s 5-year rule works.
Mental Health Conditions
Articles about VA ratings for veterans with service-connected mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
PTSD and Depression VA Ratings: Can Veterans Receive Disability for Both?
This article explains the PTSD and depression VA rating and how ratings are determined when symptoms overlap.
VIDEO: VA Claims for Military Sexual Trauma (MST): What You Need to Know
VA disability lawyer Jennifer Keppler explains what military sexual trauma (MST) is and how veterans can file an MST VA claim.
What We Know About Proposed VA Rating Changes to Sleep Apnea, Mental Health, Tinnitus, and More
In this article, we explain how the VA rulemaking process works and what we currently know about the proposed VA rating changes.
Suicidal Ideation and VA Disability
This article discusses what suicidal ideation is, how common it is among veterans, and how it may influence your disability rating.
Is There a BPD VA Rating? VA Disability for Personality Disorders Explained
This article explains how personality disorders are handled by the VA and if you can get a BPD VA disability rating.
Understanding the Depression VA Rating and Disability Benefits
We explain the VA rating for depression, depression DBQs, what to expect at a depression C&P exam, and more.
Agoraphobia VA Disability Rating
This post explains what agoraphobia is, how veterans may be at risk of developing it, and how the VA assigns an agoraphobia VA disability rating.
VA Ratings for Migraines Secondary to PTSD Explained
We explain how to get a VA rating for migraines secondary to PTSD and what to do if you can no longer work because of these conditions.
Filling out VA Form 21-0781
Submitting VA form 21-0781 allows veterans to explain their experiences and share how their mental health condition affects their lives.
VA Disability for Eating Disorders
Veterans who develop an eating disorder while in service may be eligible to receive an eating disorder VA rating. This article explains.
Factors that Can Increase Your PTSD VA Rating
If you’re unhappy with your VA rating for service-connected PTSD, you can appeal to increase it.
