The following blog article will relay information on PTSD and how the VA compensates for veterans diagnosed with PTSD. To go directly to the section on compensation, click here. What is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can occur after you have been through a traumatic event. A […]
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Blue Water Navy Veterans and Agent Orange
On Tuesday, a federal appeals court in Washington sided with thousands of Vietnam War veterans who developed health problems linked to exposure to Agent Orange after being stationed offshore. This has the potential to impact all vets who served in Vietnam. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled overwhelmingly for these sailors, […]
Traumatic Brain Injury In Veterans
When thinking about mental disorders resulting from military service, most think of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD first and foremost. While, PTSD is a prominent concern facing those who have experienced trauma in warzones, there are a number of other impacts to mental health that can impact one’s life including traumatic brain injury (TBI). […]
Unemployment Amongst Veterans in 2018
Veteran unemployability has been on the decline since 2001. According to data from the Department of Labor, in December 2018 the veteran unemployment rate was 3.2 percent. Diving deeper into the data, you can see that a large part of the reason for the shrinking number of unemployed veterans is other veterans. Veterans helped more […]
2019 VA Disability Pay Rates
The 2019 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for disability compensation has been raised to 2.8%. This marks the largest increase in COLA made by the VA since 2012. The Social Security Administration determines COLA based on changes to the cost of living intended to parallel the increase in inflation. You can see all rate increases […]
37 Discounts for Military Veterans
As a military veteran, many companies want to offer their thanks for your service. Frequently, this offer of gratitude comes in the form of big discounts, free services, and occasionally complimentary products. Be sure to bring your military identification with you wherever you go because you never know when it will come in handy. Some […]