post traumatic stress disorder

Men’s Health Awareness Month

The average life expectancy for men in the United States is almost five years less than women. According to researchers, 12.1% of men 18 years and over are in fair or poor health. Studies have also, shown that …

PTSD & Veterans Health

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month as well as Memorial Day, it’s important to shed light on the population of vulnerable veterans who struggle with lasting effects on their mental health from their time in service.

As a veteran, …

Using Obesity to Service-Connect Your VA Disability Claims

Are you a veteran with service-related conditions that have caused weight gain? The Department of Veterans Affairs has published a memorandum that may open the door to you getting the benefits you deserve!

For decades, the VA maintained that obesity …

How Does PTSD Play into Your Case?

Recovering compensation for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be difficult, as providing proof tends to be more complicated than when a physical injury is present. However, PTSD is an equally valid psychological trauma as a physical personal injury, …

PTSD Awareness Month

June is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. There are many preconceived notions associated with PTSD. However, the goal of this month is to raise awareness, share knowledge, and show support to those struggling with PTSD.

Symptoms of PTSD …

PTSD Claims Related to Military Sexual Trauma (MST)

Winning any VA disability claim can be a daunting task. But veterans with PTSD related to Military Sexual Trauma (MST) usually face a difficult uphill battle for one important reason: Sexual trauma is rarely reported in service, often because …

Veterans Disability Benefits & Mental Health

As a result of their military service, many veterans experience mental illness or struggle with Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI).  At Rob Levine & Associates, we are committed to honoring their sacrifice by helping veterans navigate the VA disability system …

Military Veteran PTSD SSDI Awarded Benefits

Recently we dealt with an SSDI case for a Military Veteran:

A 30 year-old was discharged from the military after he developed combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This is a condition where the victim has flashbacks of traumatic events, high …

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