What do I need to file for veterans disability for PTSD?

PTSD, or post traumatic stress disorder, is very common among veterans of war. The tragedies that a person sees and the trauma that a person goes through are generally going to stay with you for life, and flashbacks, insomnia and other mental health problems can occur and can even become chronic in some cases. If you suffer from chronic post traumatic stress disorder, which is a long lasting PTSD, then you may be unable to work as a result. In such cases, you may be able to collect veterans disability benefits if that PTSD was caused as a result of your active duty service.

To be able to file for veterans disability benefits based on PTSD, you will generally need:

• Proof of your eligibility for benefits. This can include proof of your honorable service record, as well as proof of the time you spent in active combat
• Sufficient medical proof of the PTSD. PTSD, as a mental illness, can be somewhat difficult to prove. Having medical records, the opinions and statements of a psychiatrist or other expert, and a journal or other record of flashbacks and other problems that your PTSD causes you, can be invaluable in being able to prove you are entitled to benefits

Before filing a claim for veteran's disability benefits based on PTSD, you may wish to consult with a lawyer. Your attorney can help you to determine if you have the evidence you need to make a successful claim and can also assist you through the entire claims process to maximize your chances of success.