Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is very real to those who suffer from it — and to those close to them. Symptoms often include the following:
- Anger and irritability
- Alcohol or drug abuse
- Depression or suicidal thoughts
- Minor physical complaints
Conditions encountered in military service may trigger PTSD. While it can be challenging to get a clear diagnosis of PTSD, those who suffer and their families live through the reality of ongoing stress.
Are you unable to work to capacity as you did before the onset of your post-traumatic stress disorder? Did your PTSD originate from the time you served in Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan or anywhere while in the military? You may be entitled to Veterans' Disability benefits as a result of your military service-related PTSD. Even Vietnam War veterans may be able to claim PTSD benefits at this late date — if it can be verified that the disorder was caused by your service in the Army, Navy, Marines or Air Force. If your claim for Veterans' Disability benefits was denied long ago, it is still possible to re-open old cases many times.
Shifrin Newman Smith Inc. can help you document your PTSD and represent you before claims adjudicators with the Veterans' Administration. If the VA's decision is not satisfactory, we can represent you before the Board of Veterans' Appeals or Court of Appeals for Veterans' Claims.
Our Cleveland veterans' benefits lawyers won't turn you away.
Even if your PTSD-related veterans' disability case looks difficult, we won't turn you away. Some law firms boast of a high "success" rate — because they refuse to work on the more complicated cases. At Shifrin Newman Smith Inc., we help everyone who comes to our door.
Our VA accredited attorneys often achieve successful results in cases that looked impossible. You risk nothing by trying. If we can't help get you Veterans' Disability benefits, you won't pay us.
For a free consultation to talk about your Veterans' Disability benefits application at our offices in Cleveland, Akron or Toledo, Ohio, call 877-230-5500 or contact us online.
