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VA Disability Mental Health: Ratings and Compensation

In a situation where you need support from the VA in order to take care of yourself, it is worth it to do everything you can to get the disability rating you deserve. … See more

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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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VA Benefits for Purple Heart Veterans by State Berry Law

WEBAlabama. Alabama Veterans have two benefits they can take advantage of: a special Purple Heart license plate and a scholarship. The scholarship makes up the …

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Acquired Psychiatric Conditions: Mental Health Issues and The VA

WEBThe VA may provide disability benefits for acquired psychiatric disorders if you can prove that you acquired your disorder because of your time in the military. …

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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 …

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VA Lay Statements to Support Your Claim Berry Law

WEBA lay statement (also called a statement in support of claim or a witness statement) is a special VA form that offers ancillary, supportive information to …

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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 …

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Medical Conditions Secondary to PTSD Berry Law

WEBPost-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health condition developed in response to a shocking, terrifying, or traumatic event. PTSD symptoms commonly affect …

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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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What’s the Connection Between PTSD & Homeless Veterans

WEBPosted by Berry Law on May 24, 2022 in PTSD. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a form of mental illness that affects many Veterans, including many in the homeless …

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GAF Scores & DSM-V for VA Mental Health Claims PTSD Lawyers

WEBGAF scores are one tool that mental health professionals use in determining how well or poorly someone was doing under the DSM-IV. The DSM is what mental …

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Mental Health Decompensation & Your Benefits Berry Law

WEBContact Berry Law Today. Ultimately, mental health decompensation could result in you getting a higher disability rating than you initially received. Depending on …

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VA Mental Health: Legal Help for Veterans Berry Law

WEBFor more information on how the VA disability attorneys at Berry Law can help, please call (888) 682-0786 or contact us online for a free consultation. From trauma to separation …

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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 …

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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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VA Benefits for Exposure to Jet Fuel Berry Law

WEBJet Fuel Exposure Syndrome and Neurological Problems. Exposure to jet fuel has been linked to multiple neurological problems, including dementia, Alzheimer’s, and …

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VA Helpless Child Benefits: What Every Veteran Should Know

WEBChildren under 18 can be considered dependents on your VA claim, no matter their physical or mental status. However, once they turn 18, they are …

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VA Disability: List of Common Secondary Conditions Berry Law

WEBThe VA may recognize side effects from psychiatric medications as a secondary condition that can qualify a veteran for a higher disability rating. Physical …

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Agent Orange & Veterans Who Served in Guam Berry Law

WEBContact Berry Law. If you served in Guam or American Samoa between January 9, 1962, and July 30, 1980, you might qualify for disability compensation if your …

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