Studies show a link between diabetes and mental health issues in veterans. Learn more about the connection and how it could increase your VA payments.
PTSD
Articles about VA disability benefits for veterans with service-connected PTSD.
VA Disability for Mental Health
The VA estimates about 30% of veterans have a mental health disability that may be service connected. PTSD, anxiety, and more all count.
VA Disability Rating for PTSD
If you have PTSD related to your military service, you deserve compensation from the VA. More than 1 million vets are receiving VA benefits for PTSD.
Can You Get a VA Rating for REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD)?
Studies have found a connection between REM sleep behavior disorder, PTSD, and TBIs, but it can be hard to find info on how the VA handles or rates RBD.
How Restless Legs Syndrome is Related to Other Conditions
Veterans can receive a VA rating for restless legs syndrome on its own or as a secondary service connection to sleep apnea or PTSD.
What to Expect at a C&P Exam for PTSD and Other Mental Health Disorders
Unlike other VA disabilities, you almost always have to have a C&P exam if you file for a VA rating for PTSD. Here are tips for your C&P exam.
How Does Taking Medication Affect My VA Disability?
Whether your VA benefits can be affected by alleviating effects of medication depends on if medication is mentioned under your condition’s diagnostic code.
TBI and PTSD in Veterans
Veterans who experienced a TBI during service are at higher risk for PTSD. Learn how the VA rates veterans with both conditions.
Connecting Erectile Dysfunction to Your Military Service
Veterans experience erectile dysfunction for a variety of reasons. Here’s how to connect ED to military service and receive VA benefits.
What Links PTSD and Sleep Apnea to Military Service?
There is a link between sleep apnea and post-traumatic stress disorder. This article explains how a veteran may connect the two to military service and receive VA disability benefits.
What Does It Take To Get a 70% PTSD VA Rating?
Veterans diagnosed with PTSD who are living in a nearly constant state of panic or depression and struggling at work and home qualify for 70% VA disability.
Will I Lose My VA Disability Benefits If I Use Marijuana?
Veterans often ask if marijuana use puts their VA benefits at risk. This article explores how the VA handles marijuana use.
