Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
We Help Veterans with PTSD Obtain or Appeal Veterans Administration Benefits Denials
Are you suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as a result of your service in the United States Armed Services?
If so, the VA Disability Compensation Advocates at U.S. Veterans & Disability Defenders are here to help you get approved for VA Disability Compensation.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a Serious, Life Changing Disability
Our brave veterans suffer sustained and very intense service when deployed to the most dangerous places throughout the World. Our military heroes are exposed to hostile people and situations that often turn into life-threatening situations. In many cases, these life-threatening situations result in catastrophic injuries, exposure to toxic chemicals and combat blasts and soundwaves that result in severe neurological damage. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a general phrase used to cover a wide variety of severe physiological and psychological symptoms and disorders acquired by persons who have endured a tremendous and traumatic event. In many cases, our honorable military service men and women have sustained numerous traumatic events during their service.
It is unfortunate that these serious and debilitating disorders are misunderstood by medical professionals. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder afflicts approximately 31 percent of Vietnam veterans, 10 percent or more of Gulf War (Desert Storm) veterans and approximately 11 percent of veterans of the war in Afghanistan.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Undiagnosed Brain Injuries
According to the National Institute of Health, veterans who are returning from wars in the Middle East who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder may also have an undiagnosed brain injury. The National Institute of Health’s research has found that soldiers who have sustained blast waves from explosions may actually have sustained a mild to moderate-level traumatic brain injury which may be linked to or could overlap the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Signs and Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
The signs and symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder are not as easy to diagnose as a more visible injury such as a broken leg. VA Disability Compensation claims seeking benefits for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders are very difficult without experienced representation. Our VA Disability Benefits Advocates seek to properly diagnose and document your injuries including evaluating you for Traumatic Brain Injuries.
In our practice, we have seen a wide range of symptoms related to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders such as:
- Mental confusion or “brain fog.”
- Sudden feelings of anger or rage.
- Sudden feelings of fear and panic.
- And other psychological issues.
Our VA Disability Advocates have found these symptoms to extremely debilitating resulting in our clients’ inability to remain gainfully employed and maintain personal relationships. U.S. Veterans & Disability Defenders seeks every avenue in which to assist our clients in obtaining the full VA Disability Compensation Benefits they deserve.
Free VA Disability Claim Review
The experienced VA Disability Compensation Advocates at U.S. Veterans & Disability Defenders have the experience to thoroughly evaluate your claim. If we are able to represent you, we will effectively represent your interests to the fullest. If you have been considering applying for VA Disability or if you have been denied, call us at (704) 659-2519 or fill out our short online contact form to ensure full compensation of your service-related illnesses or injuries.