re: "it’s better if we can stay away from any mental illness. WTF??? I just don’t get it… don’t get me wrong, I’m so grateful that he got rated as disabled, but why does the entire world skip around PTSD?"

Because if they go down the mental health road then Payee issues can raised and depending on the MH problems he might not be able to have a concealed weapons permit or own a firearm.


Fortunately SSDI is 100% and NOT offset by VA - be very thankful ladies that there is no offset for VA & SSDI - you get all of each. Not so with Labor & Industries, Worker's Comp, Federal Employees Disability or any private insurance that has a Disability payment.