Moral Injury... What Is It, And How Is It Related to PTSD?

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Having PTSD is hard. Having what the VA calls a “Moral Injury” can be even worse. It’s PTSD without a clear and obvious cause or effect.
The VA won’t give you VA disability for PTSD unless you can prove a specific event was the stressor for your condition. That is why so many VA disability claims are denied every year. The VA wants you to show them a specific event on your service record that gave you PTSD.
A moral injury is even more fluid because it’s all internal. You can’t point to a scar and say “I got PTSD from this!”
In this video:
00:00 Moral Injury and how it relates to PTSD Intro
00:26 Thousands of veterans have PTSD without a clearly documented stressor.
00:48 Why the VA denies VA disability claims for PTSD so often.
01:06 What is a moral injury according to a VA disability benefits lawyer?
01:49 What are some examples of moral injury?
02:14 We all process trauma differently, which makes it this type of VA claim so complex
02:26 The symptoms of a moral injury can signal the onset of PTSD or other mental illnesses
02:55 If you know a veteran with PTSD, or need help with your VA disability application, call us.
What is a moral injury?
A veteran can sustain a moral injury whether they are in combat or not. Even seeing something happen to someone else can cause you to have a moral injury. When the effects of an event cause you pain or other trauma mentally, spiritually, emotionally, or even socially - that is considered a moral injury.
You can read more about Moral Injury and VA Disability for PTSD on our website:
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If you are unable to work due to your service-connected disabilities, you may qualify for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU). Contact us to see if you are eligible. Give us a call and receive a free legal consultation.
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@geraldbutcher7872 2 жыл бұрын

That was great information, well worded.

@MegaAli213 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

@donnierhodes2371 Жыл бұрын

I had a major fall down a flight of stairs in Germany during a snow storm while walking back to the barracks. My head caught every cement stair while sliding down them. I was out for a while and remember waking up but I don't know how long I was out. I never told anybody about this incident because we were tough.

@woodslawyers Жыл бұрын

I'm very sorry to hear about that. If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know.

@colinwescott5004 2 жыл бұрын

I was physically assaulted by my instructor at my MOS School in 1986 but have no proof , it happened in front of the rest of my classmates , kicked slapped and shoved . I went to alcohol rehab a couple years later while still in service . I've struggled with drugs and alcohol and self confidence . I've been to rehab 2 times since being discharged and been arrested for meth twice . I feel it's ruined my life and the VA somewhat agrees and one Dr. said there is a connection but now they are shutting me down when I mention it after a couple months of therapy they think I'm doing ok .

@woodslawyers 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear about these challenges after your service. We hear stories like this all the time from our clients. Mental health ratings are tricky, since treatment with medication and/or therapy can help mitigate symptoms. We'd be happy to discuss the specifics of your claim with you to see if there's any way we can help. We're at 800-544-2108, or you can request a free consult at www.woodslawyers.com/contact/

@PeeKay4Life 2 жыл бұрын

I am at 60% right now from Migraines 50% and Tinnitus 10% for a total of 60%. I was diagnosed with Apnea , they gave me a cpap machine and oxygen, and now they have paid for Inspire and I have implanted. Can I still get a rating for it ? Currently they have me at 0% , because I didn't know I could get Apnea as a secondary, because the drugs they gave me for my headaches made me gain weight which caused me the Apnea. Am I getting that right or am I way off on my thinking ? Should I still be able to get a 50% rating from the Apnea, also if they do give me a 50% rating on the Apnea would that put me at 100% ?

@woodslawyers 2 жыл бұрын

Based on the information you provided, it sounds like you have a sleep apnea diagnosis, and you require a CPAP machine. If a doctor can attest this is at least as likely as not related to your military service, either directly or secondarily, you may have a claim for a 50% rating for sleep apnea. That would bring your combined rating to 80%, and, if you are unable to work due to your conditions, you would meet criteria for individual unemployability (TDIU). TDIU pays at the same monthly rate as a 100% schedular rating--currently $3,332.06 per month, if you have no spouse or dependents. We'd be happy to discuss your claim to see if we can help. We're at 800-544-2108, or you can request a free consult at this link: bit.ly/33zdwWi