Do veterans get help with PTSD?

Veterans who have been honorably discharged are eligible for a wide array of benefits, including evaluations, psychotherapy and family therapy. All VA Medical Centers are staffed with PTSD professionals. Specialized Intensive PTSD programs offer inpatient treatment.

Where can a veteran with PTSD go for help?

Contact your local VA Medical Center and ask for the Mental Health clinic. Many Vet Centers and VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics also offer PTSD treatment. If you need immediate assistance, call 911 or 1–800–273–TALK/8255, press 1. va.gov.

Is PTSD treatment free for veterans?

This service is private, free, and available 24/7. To connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder anytime day or night: Call 800-273-8255, then select 1.

What support is available for PTSD?

Medicine. Antidepressants, such as paroxetine, sertraline, mirtazapine, amitriptyline or phenelzine, are sometimes used to treat PTSD in adults. Of these medicines, only paroxetine and sertraline are licensed specifically for the treatment of PTSD.

What does the VA consider PTSD?

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be the result of occurrences such as combat, personal trauma, or other extremely stressful events, and can have negative impacts on a veterans personal and professional life.

How much money do veterans get for PTSD?

30 percent disability rating: $441.35 per month. 50 percent disability rating: $905.04 per month. 70 percent disability rating: $1,444.71 per month. 100 percent disability rating: $3,146.42 per month.

Can VA take away permanent disability?

Permanent and Total Disability If VA rates you as permanently and totally disabled, your disability rating should not be reduced. Permanent and Total Disability means your service-connected condition is 100 percent disabling with no chance of improving.