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How to prove a PTSD Stressor

PTSD may be getting more attention now, but it’s been an issue that has been facing Veterans for decades. Regardless of whether a Veteran served during World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, or on any combat mission, developing PTSD...

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Suicide Rates Among Veterans Still High

Suicide rates remain high among Veterans. Back in September of 2017, VA Secretary Dr. David J. Shulkin stated, “We know that of the 20 suicides a day that we reported last year, 14 are not under VA care. This is a...

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Rural Veterans Face High Suicide Risk

[caption id="attachment_901329" align="alignright" width="300"] Veterans living in rural areas face a higher suicide risk than their urban counterparts.[/caption] Most national reports state that, on average, 22 Veterans take their lives every day. Obviously, this is an alarming rate, and...

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How Veterans Use Meditation to Alleviate PTSD Symptoms

It’s no secret that PTSD is a major concern facing Veterans in the United States. When a Veteran seeks treatment at the VA or from a private doctor, they are often prescribed medication to combat the symptoms. While medication can...

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Coast Guard Veterans and PTSD

Anyone who has read this blog before knows that I am a huge fan of the US Coast Guard. Just last week I returned to Cleveland, Ohio and took just as many pics of the ships at the Coast Guard...

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I Get a Little Help From My Friends; How Buddy Statements Impact Your VA Claim

When it comes to Veterans Disability, one of the most important aspects of any case is evidence. For the most part, this pertains to medical evidence. For instance, if you’re pursuing a claim for your shoulder, you would likely have...

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PTSD Claims for Veterans and Non-Military Individuals and Families

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects millions of people across the nation. In fact, it is one of the top mental health issues that Veterans of Foreign Wars experience on a daily basis. PTSD can result in severe depression, anxiety,...

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PTSD: Signs, Effects and Symptoms to Veterans

[caption id="attachment_13088" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Stop The Nightmares[/caption] Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is an emotional reaction to stress that lasts for more than three months and actively disrupts the life of the person suffering with the disorder. Having a...

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Which Disability is Claimed the Most by Veterans?

I’ve been working with Veterans for more than nearly six years. At this point, there aren’t a lot of things that surprise me. Don’t get me wrong, I still love what I do, and if this blog is any evidence...

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Does the Way a Veteran Look Impact Their PTSD Claim

I know, it’s absurd to think that the way a Veteran looks could impact his or her VA Disability claim. Before I worked for a law firm I would have laughed it off and said that it could never happen....

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