When you were in the military, you may have been in combat. You may have been on missions that exposed you to life-threatening experiences. Or you may have experienced a severe training accident or sexual trauma. These types of events can lead to post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
PTSD Often Leads Other Health Problems
Because PTSD results in high stress levels and emotional tension, the disorder can trigger a wide range of health problems. Approximately 80% of individuals diagnosed with PTSD have one or more additional, co-occurring mental or physical health conditions.
Statistics show that Veterans who suffer from PTSD have a significantly higher risk of health problems such as neurological concerns, sleep disorders, cardiovascular conditions, gastrointestinal distress, pain, anxiety, sexual dysfunction, and substance abuse.
But Veterans are Missing Out
It has been our experience that many Veterans who are dealing with PTSD and who have additional health problems are unaware that these secondary impairments may qualify for additional compensation. They miss out on much-needed benefits they and their families are entitled to.
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