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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or post-traumatic stress syndrome, is a mental health condition that can affect someone both mentally and physically. In order to receive a diagnosis of PTSD, there must be a precipitating traumatic

The first hurdle to obtaining VA disability compensation benefits is obtaining service connection. Before you can request an earlier effective date or higher evaluation, you first need to make sure to get your disability service-connected,

Many Veterans are dissatisfied with the disability compensation they receive from the VA because their current rating does not fully compensate for the severity of their illnesses or injuries. Veterans have the right to appeal

It is no surprise that animals are being used to help veterans with PTSD. These dogs could be used to help a veteran with significant hearing loss or vision loss, or performing a task that

Veterans may acquire disabilities of varying complexity and severity. In some cases, Veterans may acquire more than one illness, injury, or disabling condition. When they attempt to acquire disability compensation from the VA for all

On November 11 this year, many businesses will salute veterans and active military personnel by offering free or discounted meals and drinks. Proof of service is typically required. Many businesses will recognize a military uniform

By its very name, it should seem like veterans cannot obtain benefits for Individual Unemployability while still employed. But the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims has countered that assumption, saying working veterans can qualify

An independent medical examination can be used in support of service connection for a veteran’s medical condition. In doing so, it is often in a veteran’s best interest for his or her doctor to indicate

If you're a Veteran who receives disability benefits, you probably already know about VA ratings. However, there are schedular VA ratings and VA extra-schedular ratings, both of which can affect your overall disability compensation. Unsure

Not all evidence for your VA Disability Claim needs to be from a doctor or your service record.  A statement from a friend, family member, or someone you served with can be very effective evidence