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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 173 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 103 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 308 min read


My Depression Started During Service, But I Didn’t Seek Help at the Time. Can I Still Claim It as a Disability?
by Deborah Miller, PhD, HSPP, owner and lead psychologist at vetnexusletter.com I work with veterans every day who struggled with...
Deborah Miller
Sep 203 min read
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