3 天之前 · Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.

2024年7月9日 · If you have posttraumatic stress from a traumatic event you experienced during your service, you may be eligible for VA disability compensation for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Compensation provides tax-free monthly payments. Keep reading to find out if you may be eligible. Learn more about PTSD. How do I talk to someone right now?

2022年10月12日 · Our National Center for PTSD is the world leader in PTSD research, education, and treatment. Find out how to access PTSD health services through VA. How do I talk to someone right now? If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified Veterans Crisis Line responders for confidential help.

2025年3月26日 · Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem. PTSD can only develop after you go through or see a life-threatening event. It's normal to have stress reactions to these types of events, and most people start to feel better after a few weeks.

We changed our rules on the evidence you might need if you apply for disability compensation for PTSD. For years, we’ve made decisions on PTSD applications based on several kinds of situations. The rules have changed for ONE of these situations—the one that’s perhaps been the hardest to prove.

VA’s National Center for PTSD estimates that about 8% of the population will have PTSD at some point in their lives. In Veterans, PTSD is commonly associated with combat trauma. It has taken a significant toll on many Veterans who currently use VA health care.

2025年3月26日 · Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.

2024年2月13日 · Evidence-based therapies are among the most effective treatments for PTSD. They can include the following — which are in many cases available at a local VA medical center. Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) helps Veterans to identify how traumatic experiences have affected their thinking, to evaluate those thoughts, and to change them.

2024年2月13日 · Taking a screening — either online or at a VA medical center (VAMC) — is a good idea. Only a mental health care provider can diagnose PTSD, but the screening can help you and your provider understand if you might benefit from treatment. Learn about PTSD treatment options at VA. Take the next step with VA.

4 天之前 · How Severity is Measured Each domain is assessed not just for presence of impairment, but also for severity, which is evaluated using three main factors:. Frequency – How often do symptoms interfere?; Intensity – How severe is the disruption in functioning?; Support Needed – Does the veteran require reminders, assistance, or full-time supervision?; This …