Veterans who suffer from PTSD due to military service may qualify for VA disability benefits based on their diagnosis, service connection evidence, and symptom severity, with ratings ranging from 10% to 100%.
If you receive a rating you believe is lower than what you deserve, then that’s where a higher-level review and VA Form 20-0996 come into play.
The Department of Veterans Affairs provides compensation to Veterans for service-connected physical and mental health conditions.
VA disability compensation is a tax-free monthly benefit for service-connected illnesses or injuries, with payments typically issued on the first business day of the following month, and earlier for certain banks like USAA or Navy Federal Credit Union; the amount varies based on disability rating and condition, and you can refer to the VA's pay date schedule for specific dates.
The process for receiving a disability rating and compensation includes a number of steps, one of which is VA Form 21-0781.
