PTSD is a widespread psychiatric condition experienced by many military members. While everyone believes that infantry Veterans and those who see personal combat can acquire PTSD because of their experiences, the reality is more complicated
Read Full ArticleMany of our nation’s Veterans returning from combat zones experienced traumatic events while serving in combat zones. They may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is often difficult for a young Veteran who remains physically
Read Full ArticleMany Veterans with PTSD can benefit from a letter of support from their own private medical doctors, often referred to by the VA as an independent medical opinion. A document from a primary care physician
Read Full ArticleIf you suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in service, the VA may grant you compensation entitlement based on cognitive, emotional/behavioral, and physical loss of functioning.  For its most basic ratings criteria, the VA will
Read Full ArticleVeterans often express a common concern regarding their Second Amendment rights when we ask them about filing a disability claim for PTSD: “I don’t want to file for PTSD because I don’t want the VA
Read Full ArticleWith the recent passing of House Bill 3703 in Texas, many are speaking out against its fine print - specifically the community of Texas Veterans. HB 3703 Texas legislature recently passed a law allowing patients
Read Full ArticleA study published this past May in the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse detailed a possible solution to a rampant problem. Researchers from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Harvard Medical School and the
Read Full ArticleThe VA system can be difficult to navigate, even for those Veterans with straightforward, well documented claims. Post-traumatic stress disorder claims can be some of the hardest to get service connected because the requirements can
Read Full ArticleWith the passage of the Farm Bill by President Trump in 2018, Hemp based CBD use is on the rise in the Veteran community. One Colorado company, WarFighter Hemp, is using this economic opportunity to
Read Full ArticleWhen dealing with VA claims and appeals, you may come to the realization that you need help from a professional. Some Veterans will use a Veterans’ Service Organization (VSO) to help them with their appeals
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