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PTSD denied due to no diagnosis - what now?
by Deborah Miller, PhD, HSPP - Owner and Lead Psychologist for vetnexusletter.com Every day, I work with veterans who have mental health symptoms due to stressful and traumatic events that occurred during service, but have never sought mental health treatment. This is very common due to military culture, which encourages self-reliance and creates stigma around mental health disorders. This leaves veterans in a difficult situation when they finally reach the point where they c
Deborah Miller
Feb 227 min read


Service-Connecting Mental Health Conditions: Depression, Anxiety, and Secondary Psychiatric Claims
by Dr. Deborah Miller, PhD, HSPP - owner and lead psychologist at vetnexusletter.com Veterans often associate mental health claims with PTSD, but many other psychiatric conditions are eligible for VA disability compensation. I work every day with veterans who experience depression, anxiety, insomnia, and other mental health disorders because of their military service, but are not sure how to go about getting them service-connected. This post explains how to establish service
Deborah Miller
Oct 17, 20253 min read


Don’t Let the Headlines Discourage You: Veterans Deserve Mental Health Compensation
Written by: Dr. Deborah Miller, PhD, HSPP - Lead Psychologist and Owner at vetnexusletter.com Lately, you may have seen headlines...
Deborah Miller
Oct 10, 20253 min read


Understanding VA Severity Ratings for Mental Health Disorders: A Guide to 0, 30%, 50%, 70%, and 100%
Learn how the VA determines disability ratings for mental health conditions such as PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Understand what symptoms qualify for 0%, 30%, 50%, 70%, and 100% ratings—and how to prepare for your C&P exam.
Deborah Miller
Sep 30, 20258 min read
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