#Mental Health
7 articles tagged Mental Health.
VA Mental Health Rating System: The General Formula Explained
Every VA mental health condition — PTSD, anxiety, depression, and more — is rated under the exact same General Rating Formula. Here's exactly how that single formula works, and why the specific diagnosis matters less than you'd expect.
VA PTSD Rating Criteria: 0%, 30%, 50%, 70%, 100%
A complete breakdown of VA PTSD rating criteria under the General Mental Disorders formula, with the specific symptoms and functional impairment level that drive each rating from 0% through 100%.
VA Insomnia Claim Guide
How VA insomnia claims work, the path through mental health rating criteria, how it differs from sleep apnea, and when a standalone claim actually makes sense.
The Complete VA Mental Health Claims Guide
A complete umbrella guide to VA mental health claims — every diagnosis covered, how the single rating formula actually works, the evidence that moves the needle, and how secondary conditions fit in.
VA Depression Claims: Service Connection, Ratings, and Evidence
Plain-English guide to filing a VA depression claim — service connection paths, rating criteria, and how depression often shows up secondary to other conditions.
VA Anxiety Claims: How to Get Service-Connected and Rated
Step-by-step guide to filing a VA anxiety claim — service connection, evidence, rating levels, and tips to avoid common denials.
PTSD VA Rating Explained: 0%, 30%, 50%, 70%, and 100%
How the VA assigns PTSD ratings under the General Rating Formula — what 30%, 50%, 70%, and 100% really mean in plain English, with examples and tips.