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How Does the VA Determine a 100% Rating for PTSD?

I was sitting here one day just thinking to myself how difficult it is to get service-connected at 100% for PTSD. When filing a claim through the VA, your main goal is to try to get the highest rating possible....

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How Does the VA Determine a 70% Rating for PTSD?

Just like physical conditions, the VA evaluates mental conditions and assigns ratings due to their severity. In terms of service-connecting PTSD, a Veteran can receive a rating of 0%, 10%, 30%, 50%, 70% and 100%. Let’s discuss the &0% PTSD...

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How does the VA Determine a 50% Rating for PTSD?

Frequently, I am asked by Veterans what criteria they need to meet in order to receive a higher number on their PTSD rating and the GAF score that is needed and corresponds with the rating percentage. The VA service connects...

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How Does the VA Determine a 30% Rating for PTSD?

So you have been diagnosed with PTSD and were granted service connection by the VA. Now, you’re probably wondering how the VA decides what rating you should be assigned and if it is accurate. In this blog, I would like...

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How Does the VA Determine a 10% Rating for PTSD?

I spoke to a client the other day who was asking about PTSD. He is currently 0% and wants an increase. I let him know there are certain criteria you have to meet in order to be granted at a...

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Can the VA Rate me at 0% for PTSD?

Recently, I had a client who received a decision on his PTSD claim that confused him. The part that he did not understand was that the VA rated him at 0% for PTSD. He did not understand how that was...

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What is PTSD?

Today we are going to discuss Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. This is a term that most of us are familiar with; however today we will discuss its true definition as well as signs and symptoms of the disorder. The...

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PTSD Awareness

Join us Sunday as we kick off our week long campaign to raise awareness of PTSD. From February 5th through the 10th we will be posting daily blogs about PTSD, how it affects your VA claim, and much more....

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