As a veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder or a traumatic brain injury, you may find yourself fighting two battles at the same time. The first is managing your health condition. The second is trying to convince the Veterans Administration that your health condition is service-related.
At the law firm of Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD, our lawyers will fight one of those battles for you. We will handle your disability case with the Veterans Administration so you can concentrate on your heath. With offices in Rhode Island and Washington, D.C., we handle appeals of disability claims for veterans nationwide.
What Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
PTSD is an anxiety disorder that can affect military personnel after they have experienced a traumatic event. The traumatic event could be anything from being the victim of a roadside bombing to witnessing the death or injury of a fellow soldier to a sexual assault.
Symptoms of PTSD may include flashbacks, avoidance of activities that remind you of the event, feelings of emotional numbness or hopelessness, irritability and drinking or drug use. Our lawyer will help you document your PTSD symptoms so you can receive the proper treatment and benefits.
Representing Veterans Nationwide
Traumatic brain injury can occur even when there is no outward sign that an injury has occurred. These injuries caused by sudden acceleration and deceleration of the brain inside the skull are sometimes called "closed head" injuries. Symptoms may include short-term memory loss, inability to follow directions, headaches or personality changes. Sometimes family members are the first to notice that a loved one are not the same after returning from service.
The Veterans Administration has a new rating system for TBI claims that may make it possible for you to receive more compensation for your injury. Our lawyers will evaluate your case and help you document your symptoms so you can receive all of the compensation you deserve.
For More Information
If you have been denied veterans benefits for TBI or PTSD, call 800-544-9144 / 800-250-7286 or complete the contact form on this website.
