Getting Benefits for PTSD

Posttraumatic stress can happen after someone goes through a traumatic event such as combat, an assault, or a disaster. Most people have some stress reactions following trauma. But if the reactions don’t go away over time or they disrupt your life, you may have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

You should know, though, that having symptoms does not always mean that you have PTSD. Some reactions to stress and trauma are normal. Since many common reactions look like the symptoms of PTSD, a doctor must decide if you have PTSD. Also, stressors other than trauma may cause symptoms that are like those of PTSD. For example, work or money problems can lead to symptoms. Medical problems such as heart disease or diabetes, or mental health problems such as depression or anxiety, can have symptoms that look like PTSD. That is why you should see a provider who is trained to know which of your symptoms might be PTSD.

If you are already service connected for PTSD then such symptoms can worsen your PTSD symptoms and may result in a higher rating. If you are not service connected then you can find out if you are eligible for service connection for PTSD based on a host of various options depending on your factors of service. To find out if you can get disability compensation or benefits if you have symptoms of PTSD contact us at info@VetDefender.com or call us at 855-312-5575.