---
title: "How to file a VA PTSD claim (foundational mental-health claim)"
method: GET
path: "/api/v1/howto/file-ptsd-claim.json"
tags: ["howto"]
---

# How to file a VA PTSD claim (foundational mental-health claim)

`GET /api/v1/howto/file-ptsd-claim.json`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://warriorsfund.org`
- URL: `https://warriorsfund.org/api/v1/howto/file-ptsd-claim.json`
- Auth: none declared

5-step Schema.org HowTo for PTSD — 2nd most-claimed VA SC condition. Combat-zone auto-verification (38 CFR 3.304(f)(3)). MST stressor + "marker" doctrine (38 CFR 3.304(f)(5) + 38 USC 1720D). Rated 0-100% (38 CFR 4.130). CRITICAL: do NOT minimize at C&P exam. VA Form 21-0781 (combat) or 21-0781a (MST). Secondary cascade: sleep apnea (50% if CPAP), depression, anxiety, ED+SMC-K, hypertension, migraines, IBS — compounds to 80-100% combined rating + TDIU eligibility.

## Response `200`

HowTo entity

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