At Vet Defender, we understand the unique challenges that come with serving in the military. You’ve dedicated your life to protecting our nation, and you deserve the utmost support and respect in return. That’s why, since 2009, our VA accredited attorneys have been tirelessly assisting disabled American veterans like you. We want to ensure that you receive the benefits and … Read More

The VA determines your disability compensation based on a rating schedule. For more information on the schedule, check out our post here. Essentially, the ratings are issued in increments of 10-percentage points from 0% to 100%, with 100% meaning completely disabled and totaling the highest compensation. The VA determines the rating based on statutory guidance which breaks down disabilities by … Read More

According to the Mayo Clinic, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), is “a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event – either experiencing it or witnessing it.” Unfortunately, PTSD is common in veterans. While there is no formula to know why some people are more susceptible to PTSD, military veterans have a higher risk of developing PSTD than many … Read More

If you read our post, My Mental Illness Was Caused By My Military Service – How Do I Prove It for Disability?, then you are aware that mental illness is a valid disability for receiving disability compensation. Once you have proved the service link between your mental disorder and the VA approves your claim, your disability will be rated to … Read More