CLAIMING PTSD HOW TO EARN VA COMPENSATION
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, wasn’t officially recognized as a diagnosable disorder until 1980. Before that it was called “shell shock,” and instead of getting the help they needed, soldiers suffering the fallout of battlefield trauma were shamed by their superiors and feared by their peers. Thankfully, veterans dealing with PTSD today are given much better treatment. They can even claim disability compensation from the VA to deal with their symptoms, which can include unwanted memories of the event, nightmares, angry outbursts, emotional numbness, and feelings of worry or guilt. Did the incident triggering your disorder (a serious injury, personal or sexual trauma, sexual violation, or threat of the same) happen while you were in the service? Has a doctor diagnosed you with PTSD? Are your symptoms preventing you from functioning as well as you used to? If so, then you’re eligible for VA disability benefits. The process of filing a PTSD claim with the VA isn’t simple, but our team at Obiorah Fields can help you through the process. That includes rounding up all the paperwork and other materials you’ll need to make your claim, like your DD214
or other separation documents, service treatment records,
medical evidence related to your injury, a completed statement in Support of Claim for Service Connection for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder form,
and, if your PTSD is the result of personal assault, a completed Statement in Support of Claim for Service Connection for Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder Secondary to Personal Assault form. If your claim is accepted, you can get benefits including health care, compensation payments, and treatment for your symptoms. If your claim is denied, then we can work with you to appeal your case. Our goal at Obiorah Fields is to get you on the road to recovery as soon as possible and receive all of the financial help and medical support you deserve. If you’d like to engage us to handle your PTSD claim, please call our office at (404) 495-5258. We’re always happy to help.
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ROASTED CORN SALSA
INGREDIENTS
• 2 medium ears of corn, shucked • 1 jalapeño or Fresno chile, seeded and thinly sliced • 1/2 red onion, diced • 1 large tomato, cored, seeded, and finely chopped • 1/4 bunch cilantro leaves, sliced • Juice of 1 lime • Kosher salt, to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat a cast-iron skillet to high. Char corn, turning occasionally, for 10–14 minutes until kernels begin to blacken in spots. 2. Using a sharp knife, remove corn kernels from cobs and transfer to a large mixing bowl. 3. With a wooden spoon or potato masher, gently crush corn to release starch and juices. 4. Add jalapeño, onion, tomato, and cilantro. Mix to combine.
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5. Top with lime juice and season with salt. 6. Serve alongside your favorite tortilla chips.
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