Navigating the VA system after combat or trauma can feel overwhelming. PTSD VA disability claims are among the most common and most contested in the veterans benefits system. Understanding how VA disability for PTSD is evaluated — and what a specific PTSD rating means for your benefits — is essential before you file. We explain …
PTSD from emotional abuse is real, clinically documented, and often misunderstood. Many people ask: can emotional abuse cause PTSD? The answer is yes. Can you get PTSD from emotional abuse that doesn’t involve physical harm? Also yes. Emotional abuse PTSD develops through repeated exposure to manipulation, humiliation, gaslighting, and unpredictable cruelty. Emotional abuse and PTSD …
PTSD memory loss is one of the most disorienting aspects of post-traumatic stress disorder. PTSD and memory loss are linked through the same neurobiological pathways that produce hypervigilance and intrusive recollection. Can PTSD cause memory loss? Yes — both explicit memory gaps and fragmented traumatic memories are well-documented in clinical literature. PTSD in teens presents …
The c&p exam for ptsd is one of the most consequential appointments in a veteran’s VA claims process. This Compensation and Pension examination determines your disability rating — and therefore your monthly compensation. Understanding how examiners assess PTSD, and how they might distinguish it from related conditions like Borderline Personality Disorder, is critical preparation. We …
Most people associate PTSD with military service, but non combat PTSD is far more common than many realize. Trauma that occurs outside of war zones, including accidents, abuse, natural disasters, medical emergencies, and assault, can produce the same neurological and psychological responses as combat exposure. We want to explain what non combat PTSD looks like, …
Dialectical behavior therapy was not originally designed for trauma, but dbt for ptsd has become an increasingly well-supported treatment approach for people whose trauma responses include emotional dysregulation, self-harm, and intense anger. Finding a ptsd specialist who is trained in DBT gives survivors access to a structured skills curriculum that directly targets the reactivity and …
A ptsd disability rating from the VA determines the monthly compensation a veteran receives and the benefits they can access. The 70 ptsd rating is one of the most commonly assigned ratings for veterans with severe functional limitations from PTSD; it reflects significant occupational and social impairment. The automatic 50 ptsd rating is a policy …
Living with complex trauma means that ordinary moments — a tone of voice, a scent, a crowded room — can activate a nervous system that learned to stay on alert. Understanding complex ptsd triggers is the first step toward responding to them rather than being controlled by them. With the right tools, it is possible …
Two topics that often intersect in survivor communities are substance abuse awareness month and the legal timelines that govern when childhood abuse survivors can pursue justice. Research consistently shows that PTSD and substance abuse co-occur at high rates: people who experienced childhood abuse are significantly more likely to develop substance use disorders as a coping …