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PTSD Is Often Confused With Panic Disorder, But Veterans May Be Able to Receive Benefits for Both Conditions Panic disorder and PTSD produce similar symptoms but are considered two different conditions. A clear diagnosis is needed for VA disability benefits.
Why It’s Rare for Veterans to Receive an Automatic 50% Disability Rating for PTSD Veterans with PTSD can receive an automatic 50% rating in very limited cases. A VA disability benefits attorney explains.
Veterans With PTSD Often Struggle With Memory Loss Veterans with PTSD sometimes experience memory loss related to their condition. Learn how this can affect VA disability benefits.
Qualifying for VA Disability Benefits for PTSD Related to Fear of Hostile Miltary or Terrorist Activity Veterans with PTSD related to fear of hostile military or terrorist activity can qualify for disability benefits even if they never served in combat.
How Energy Links Increase a Veteran’s PTSD Risk If you regularly consumed energy drinks while serving in the military, you have a higher risk of developing PTSD. Learn more here.
Understanding the Relationship Between PTSD and Moral Injury Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder may also experience symptoms related to moral injury. Learn how to protect your right to VA disability benefits.
GERD Often Results From Service-Connected PTSD Gastroesophageal reflux disease (also known as GERD, acid reflux, or heartburn) is often linked to PTSD. Learn how this affects your VA disability benefits.
How VA Disability Benefits for PTSD Can Affect Your Gun Rights Most Veterans receiving VA disability benefits for PTSD are able to keep their firearms, but gun ownership can be restricted in severe cases.
How PTSD Affects the Aging Veteran Although most Veterans with PTSD are diagnosed shortly after returning from combat, symptoms can appear at a later date. Learn how this affects VA disability.
What Veterans Need to Know About PTSD Trauma Anniversaries Trauma anniversaries are well-recognized as triggering PTSD symptoms for Veterans. Learn how to cope and why VA disability benefits can be a valuable resource.
Anger Caused by PTSD Can Make it Difficult to Continue Working Trouble managing anger is a common symptom of PTSD. Learn how Veterans can get VA disability benefits to help them cope with their condition.
Emotional Avoidance Isn’t the Answer After a PTSD Diagnosis Avoidance behaviors are a common symptom of PTSD. Learn how Veterans can get the help they need to deal with their condition.