For Veterans • VA Claims Assistance
Your Invisible Wounds Have a Story
Our VA claims assistance helps you tell that story with the documentation the VA requires. Veteran disabilities are rated from 0% to 100% based on the VA’s determination of your mental health injury severity. Benefits may include monthly financial compensation from the U.S. government, travel expenses for rehab or treatment, medical care through the Veterans Administration, and more. The strength of your claim depends on the strength of your documentation, and that is where we come in.
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The Essentials
What You Need to Know
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DBQs
DBQs are how veterans share relevant medical information for processing disability claims. A healthcare provider (a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist) completes these forms with the medical evidence needed to support your service-connected claims. The VA allows four types of psychological DBQ forms: Initial PTSD, Review PTSD, Mental Health Disorders, and Eating Disorders. Conditions covered by mental health DBQs include:
- PTSD
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Alzheimer’s Disorder / Dementia
- Bipolar Disorder
- Adjustment Disorder
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Cognitive Impairment / TBI
- Psychosis (Delusional, Psychotic, Schizophrenia)
- Military Sexual Trauma
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Nexus Letters
Nexus letters are a comprehensive report used to support your DBQ, and they are where your voice is heard. We share information and an evaluation of your current and past mental health diagnoses, counseling experiences, and details about the stressors you experienced in the military. On average, our Nexus letters are 2 to 3 pages of well-supported information based on your active duty and civilian medical records, a clinical interview, and Buddy letters.
If you need help with daily activities or you are housebound, VA Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits provide monthly payments added to a monthly VA pension for qualified veterans and survivors. Check if you qualify.
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Types of Claims
- Original Claim
- Increased Claim
- New Claim
- Secondary Claim
- Special Claim
- Supplemental Claim
Our Process
What We Do, How We Do It, and Why
What We Do
We create a comprehensive, well-developed Nexus letter and DBQ that will support your mental health claims. The four mental health DBQs accepted by the VA are Initial PTSD, PTSD Review, Mental Health, and Eating Disorders.
How We Do It
After your clinical interview with Dr. Price, she reviews all of your medical and administrative records to create your reports. The records review and report writing take about 60 days to complete. We go over your completed claims with you to make sure your story is accurately represented. The thoroughness of our records review and reports gives you the best chance of having your claims rated or increased.
Why We Do It
Dr. Price is a fourth-generation Army veteran committed to honoring the service of veterans and service members. She has supported the emotional needs of veterans since her Army career. She values you and your service, and recognizes that veterans have a better quality of life when they have the financial, medical, and household benefits they have earned.
Prepared by a Veteran Who Has Been There
Your reports are prepared by a licensed psychologist who served, understands military documentation from the inside, and knows what the VA looks for in credible, well-supported mental health evidence. That combination of clinical expertise and lived military experience is what our VA claims assistance is built on, alongside our trauma therapy and military family counseling services.
Choose Your Level of Support
Our Packages
We offer a range of packages designed to help our veterans and service members:
Primary Reports Package
A well-developed Nexus letter with a timeline of your mental health experiences, plus one DBQ form (PTSD, Mental Health Disorders, or Eating Disorders Report) to support your mental health claim.
Enhanced Reports Package
A well-developed Nexus letter, plus either (a) two DBQ forms to support your mental health claims, or (b) one DBQ form and one Aid and Attendance form.
Premium Reports Package
A well-developed Nexus letter, two DBQ forms to support your mental health claims, and an Aid and Attendance form.
What to Expect After Submitting Your Claims to the VA
VA decisions typically take several months after you submit your claim. You can check the VA’s current average decision time at va.gov. The amount of time for a review and decision on your disability claim depends on:
- The type of claims filed
- The number of injuries or disabilities claimed
- The amount of time needed to collect the medical evidence for a decision
What If Your Disability Claim Is Denied?
- Appeal the decision to a Veterans Law Judge. Learn more
- Request a Higher-Level Review by a senior reviewer. Learn more
- Add new and relevant evidence through a Supplemental Claim. Learn more
The C&P (Compensation and Pension) Exam
It is not uncommon for the VA to request an additional exam after you have submitted your paperwork. The C&P exam is performed by a medical provider employed by or contracted with the VA. The VA will arrange the date and time for you to meet with the medical provider and mail it to you. The results from the exam are sent to the VA and used to help rate your disability.
You can file a claim for increased disability compensation if a rated service-connected disability has gotten worse. You will need to submit up-to-date medical evidence showing the change. You can file an increased claim to request:
- An increase in your disability rating and financial support
- Compensation based on unemployability. Learn more
- A Specially Adapted Housing or Special Home Adaptation grant. Learn more
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does TRICARE cover online therapy?
Yes. We accept TRICARE for active duty service members, veterans, and eligible dependents, and all sessions are delivered through secure, HIPAA-compliant video. See our Billing & Insurance page for details, including VA Community Care Network coverage.
Can I see a therapist if I’m stationed overseas?
We serve clients in ten U.S. states including Hawaii through secure virtual sessions, and services for U.S. military families stationed in Germany launch Fall 2026.
What is PTSD therapy for veterans?
PTSD therapy for veterans includes evidence-based approaches like EMDR, CPT, and trauma-focused CBT, tailored to the unique experiences of military service, combat, and deployment. Learn more on our PTSD & Trauma page.
How do I get started with VA claims assistance?
Contact us to schedule a confidential consultation. We will walk you through the process, timelines, and what records to gather so your claim tells your full story.
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You served. The benefits you earned should reflect it. Let a veteran psychologist help you build the documentation your claim deserves.
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