Research PTSD VA claims

Read the in-depth PTSD guide, see how VA verifies stressors, and look up how the Board has ruled on PTSD appeals.

  1. PTSD claims guide Read the full PTSD claims guide.
  2. PTSD stressor verification How VA confirms in-service stressors and what evidence works.
  3. Mental Health Rating Formula How VA rates mental-health conditions 0-100%.
  4. MST How MST-based PTSD claims work.
  5. Nexus letters What a strong nexus letter looks like and how to ask for one.
  6. Buddy statements How buddy statements work and when they count.
  7. Prepare for the C&P exam What to expect and how to document your symptoms.
  8. Search BVA decisions Read how the Board has decided cases like yours.
  9. Find a VSO rep Search accredited representatives by state or near you.

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