Understanding How the VA Evaluates PTSD Claims
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | May 17, 2019 | Disability Compensation
Any traumatic event can produce long-term effects for the participants, but those in the military often encounter repeated, high-level traumatic incidents on a regular basis, particularly if they are deployed in a combat zone. The human psyche is not equipped, nor is there any effective way, to process traumatic events for many individuals. Classified as… read more
How the VA Assigns Disability Ratings
Posted by Gregory M. Rada | May 8, 2019 | Disability Compensation
Proving one has a disabling condition is only half the battle when seeking Veteran’s Administration (VA) disability compensation benefits. Unlike SSDI, the amount of compensation a claimant receives is not based on earnings alone but is directly linked to the disability rating assigned, which represents the level of social and occupational impairment the VA believes… read more
