Veterans — the VA doesn’t rate your diagnosis… it rates how that diagnosis affects your daily life. If you can’t clearly explain how your condition impacts your work, relationships, sleep, or ability to function — the VA can’t fully understand your struggle, and you’ll likely be underrated. When you describe your symptoms, don’t just say “I have PTSD” or “my back hurts.” Say: ➡️ “I can’t hold a job because I can’t focus.” ➡️ “I wake up 4–5 times a night drenched in sweat.” ➡️ “I avoid crowds bec