Can mental health impact your eligibility for veterans disability benefits?
Mental health conditions can affect your life in ways that aren’t always visible. They may disrupt routines, strain relationships or undermine long-term stability. While physical injuries often receive immediate attention, mental health concerns are frequently overlooked or misunderstood. Many veterans don’t realize they may qualify for disability benefits – even if their symptoms appeared after discharge or weren’t documented during service.
How the VA determines if your mental health condition is service-connected
The VA may consider your mental health condition service-connected if it meets one of the following:

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