VA disability compensation for PTSD 
Posttraumatic stress can happen after someone goes through a traumatic event such as combat, an assault, or a disaster. Most people have some stress reactions following trauma. But if the reactions don t go away over time or they disrupt your life , you may have posttraumatic stress disorder PTSD. Find out if you can get disability compensation or benefits if you have symptoms of PTSD. Learn more about PTSD 

How do I talk to someone right now? 
If you're a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one , connect with our caring, qualified Veterans Crisis Line responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves. This service is private, free, and available 24/7. To connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder anytime day or night : Call 800 - 273 - 8255 , then select 1. Start a confidential Veterans chat. Text 838255. If you have hearing loss , call TTY : 800 - 799 - 4889. You can also : Call 911. Go to the nearest emergency room. Go directly to your nearest VA medical center. It doesn't matter what your discharge status is or if you're enrolled in VA health care. Find your nearest VA medical center 

Can I get disability benefits from VA? 
You may be able to get disability benefits if you have symptoms related to a traumatic event the stressor or your experience with the stressor is related to the PTSD symptoms , and you meet all of the requirements listed below. All of these must be true : The stressor happened during your service , and You can t function as well as you once could because of your symptoms , and A doctor has diagnosed you with PTSD 

What does VA consider to be a traumatic event? 
We consider any of these to be a traumatic event : You suffered a serious injury, personal or sexual trauma, or sexual violation , or You were threatened with injury, sexual assault, or death 

Who s covered? 
Veterans 

What kind of disability benefits can I get? 
Health care Compensation payments Treatment for PTSD 



user: Good afternoon, am I looking for information on VA Disability Compensation for PTSD?

assistant: These trade-offs are given that Post Traumatic Stress can occur after someone goes through a traumatic event such as a combat, assault, or disaster. But if the reactions don't go away over time or interrupt your life

user: And is it normal for you to react like this after trauma?

assistant: Most people have some stress reactions after trauma, so it is quite normal for this to happen.

user: What should I do when I file a disability claim?

assistant: When you file a claim you must complete one of these additional forms:
- A statement in support of the service connection claim for post-traumatic stress disorder VA Form 21 - 0781.
-Download VA Form 21 - 0781 PDF or

user: Can I get VA disability benefits?

assistant: You may be able to get disability benefits if you have symptoms related to a traumatic event, the stressor, or your experience with the stressor is related to PTSD symptoms.

user: What requirements must I meet?

assistant: a requirement must be that the stressor occurred during your service

user: if the traumatic event occurred during my service

assistant: Can't you function as well as before because of your symptoms?