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VA Lay Statements to Support Your Claim Berry Law

A lay statement (also called a statement in support of claimor a witness statement) is a special VA form that offers ancillary, supportive information to substantiate a VA … See more

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Occupational & Social Impairment: How It Affects Your VA Claim

WebOccupational and social impairment involves consistent difficulty or struggles with occupational or social challenges and situations. “Occupational” means pertaining to …

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VA Disability Mental Health: Ratings and Compensation

WebHowever, the severity of these mental health conditions can have a big impact on the VA disability rating that the Veteran receives. The VA gives each Veteran who applies for disability benefits a rating between 0 and 100. This disability score represents how much a Veteran’s service-related disability affects their ability to live.

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What Mental Illnesses Are Eligible for VA Disability

WebPTSD. Schizophrenia. Substance abuse. Addictive disorders. All mental health conditions are rated under the same criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical …

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VA Dependent Benefits: A Veteran’s Guide Berry Law

WebWe provide the guidance Veterans need to seek proper VA disability benefits. We represent Veterans in all 50 states and our legal team is available 24/7. Call Berry …

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PTSD vs. Anxiety: The Ultimate Veteran’s Guide Berry Law

WebMeanwhile, veterans with another specified anxiety disorder receive Diagnostic Code 9410. Like PTSD, ratings for anxiety range from 0% to 100%, with ratings of 10%, 30%, 50%, and 70%. 30% rating if you function regularly but experience mild to moderate symptoms like anxiety, suspiciousness, or trouble sleeping.

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100% Disabled Veterans Education Benefits Berry Law

WebPosted by Berry Law on September 15, 2023 in Veterans Disability. The VA provides a wide range of benefits for those Veterans labeled as 100% disabled by its …

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PTSD Letter from Your Doctor: The Ultimate Veteran's Guide

WebThe Veteran’s nexus letter is a statement from their therapist or other mental health care provider stating that: They have currently diagnosed a disability in the …

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Will VA Rate TBI and PTSD Separately or Together

WebVisual-spatial orientation. Consciousness. Based on the above symptoms and TBI effects associated with each subcategory, the VA may assign affected Veterans …

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Service Treatment Records for VA Disability Claims

WebService treatment records (STRs) are the chronological medical records of a service member. STRs should include all medical, dental, and psychiatric treatment a Veteran received while in the Armed Forces. These records are key to your VA disability claim. Service treatment records can provide evidence of an injury, event, or disease that …

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Getting a 2nd Opinion or Private Medical Opinion for PTSD Claim

WebContact your medical professional or psychiatrist who diagnosed you with PTSD and ask for documentation to be mailed or emailed to you. Once you have these documents, you can provide them to another independent medical professional (if you are seeking a second medical opinion from another doctor) or the VA.

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VA Disability Benefits for Insomnia Berry Law

WebInsomnia and other sleep related-disorders can qualify a Veteran for disability benefits if they can prove that their condition was caused by service. Insomnia can be …

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Signs That Your Disability Appeal Will Be Approved

WebSigns That Your VA Disability Appeal Will Be Approved. Making a claim through the Department of Veteran’s Affairs can be a long and challenging process. …

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VA Disability Rating for Depression Secondary to Back Pain

WebThe Veteran receives a disability rating for their depression secondary to back pain of 20%. The VA calculates the 20% of the 30% disabled rating above. That is, 20% of 30% is six percent. Adding up 30 and six equals 36%. However, because the VA always rounds up to the nearest factor of 10, the Veteran’s new total disability rating becomes 40%.

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Requesting Your Military Medical and Treatment Records

WebPosted by Berry Law on July 19, 2019 in Veterans. Military records can be requested by Veterans, their next-of-kin (the surviving spouse who has not remarried, parent, child, or …

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The Effects of Agent Orange on Veteran's Offspring Berry Law

WebAgent Orange was a chemical herbicide that the U.S. military used to clear out trees and other plants while combating Vietnamese forces. The chemical was …

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100 Percent Disabled Veteran Benefits For Spouses Berry Law

WebFor a 100 percent disabled vet, as of 2023, the payments are the following: $3,621.95, a veteran alone with no spouse. $3,823.89, a veteran with a spouse and no …

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VA Compensation for Sleep Apnea Secondary to Anxiety and …

WebAccording to Diagnostic Code 6847, Sleep Apnea Syndromes, the VA rates your sleep apnea secondary to anxiety and depression on a 0% to 100% scale. The current ratings for sleep apnea secondary to anxiety and depressions are: 0% if your condition is asymptomatic (though it can still be documented with the VA for future developments).

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How the VA Combined Ratings Table Works PTSD Lawyers

WebAccounting for the bilateral factor: Consulting the VA Combined Ratings Table, you would have a combined rating of 28. Add 10 percent to this rating. (28 + 2.8 = …

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