30% of Veterans Have Mental Health Conditions – Have You Been Assessed?

Monte Fisher, CPA (retired)
Owner & Lead Consultant, Veterans Claims Analytics | VCAnalytics.ai
Posted: September 7, 2025

At Veterans Claims Analytics (VCAnalytics.ai), we’re dedicated to empowering veterans with the knowledge to navigate VA benefits. Since retiring from a 30+ year corporate career in finance and compliance, I’ve poured my heart into supporting veterans’ health, particularly mental health, a cause close to my heart. September is “National Suicide Prevention Month”, a critical time to raise awareness about the challenges our veterans face. The statistics are sobering: approximately 18 veterans die by suicide every day in the United States, according to VA data. About 30% of veterans have a service-connected mental health disability, yet many don’t file for the VA benefits they’re entitled to. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) impacts around 8% of veterans over their lifetime, with rates climbing to 11-20% for those who served in recent conflicts like Iraq and Afghanistan.

Mental Health Conditions Beyond the Battlefield
Many veterans think only combat-related conditions like PTSD qualify for VA disability claims, but that’s not the case. Mental health conditions from non-combat experiences can also be service-connected. Here are some common examples:

• Military Sexual Trauma (MST): Trauma from sexual assault or harassment during service can lead to PTSD, depression, or anxiety, all eligible for VA claims.

• Depression: Major depressive disorder, often triggered by service-related stress, isolation, or injury, can qualify for benefits.

• Anxiety: Generalized anxiety disorder, linked to service experiences like high-stress environments, is a common claim.

• Panic Disorder: Recurring panic attacks tied to service-related triggers can be service-connected.

• Adjustment Disorder: Difficulty adjusting to civilian life can qualify for VA benefits.

• Somatic Symptom Disorder: Physical symptoms driven by psychological distress from service can also be claimed.

If you’re experiencing any of these, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a free, anonymous online depression self-assessment to identify symptoms and guide you toward resources.

Take the VA Self-Assessment: (Link to Assessment) It’s a quick, confidential first step with no obligations.

Empowering Veterans with Technology-Driven Insights
At Veterans Claims Analytics, led by Monte Fisher, a Retired CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner, we leverage our proprietary AI-driven analytics platform, hosted on a secure offline environment, to deliver compliant educational reports with personalized data insights, not decisions or advice, into VA processes, including emerging AI reviews. My corporate background fuels my passion for using advanced technology to help veterans navigate the VA system, whether solo or with accredited professionals like Veterans Service Officers (VSOs).

Why Choose VCAnalytics.ai?

• Technology-Driven Insights: Our proprietary AI-driven analytics platform provides tailored guidance to simplify the VA claims process for conditions like MST, depression, or anxiety.

• Compliance and Transparency: Fully compliant with VA regulations, our reports ensure reliable, educational insights you can trust.

• Independent and Pro-Veteran: Rooted in American values and a pro-military commitment, we’re independent, not affiliated with the VA, and focused on your needs.

• Easy to Start: Join our community of veterans by sharing your email through our contact form (Link to Contact Form). We’ll deliver personalized information to kickstart your journey.

Join Our Mission This September
This National Suicide Prevention Month, let’s stand together to support our veterans. Start with the VA’s self-assessment tool to recognize symptoms, and don’t miss out on the benefits you’ve earned for conditions like MST, depression, or anxiety. We’re here to guide you with AI-driven educational analytics, providing the clarity you need to navigate the VA system with confidence.

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VETERANS CLAIMS ANALYTICS: EMPOWERING VETERANS WITH DATA-DRIVEN INSIGHTS
At Veterans Claims Analytics, we’re a non-accredited company and the leading veterans claims analytical provider, uniquely positioned to empower veterans with knowledge to make informed decisions. Our AI-driven analytics, built on decades of financial and process control expertise, efficiently process data to provide veterans and their VSOs with strategic information to help win their claims or make decisions. We don’t prepare or file claims – we provide data, not decisions – ensuring compliance with VA guidelines while giving veterans the tools to navigate the claims process. Our approach could help clear the VA’s backlog if adopted, offering a balanced solution that leverages AI without replacing human judgment. Ready to take control of your claim with data-backed insights? Visit VCAnalytics.ai to learn more.

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Disclaimer: MoFish LLC, DBA Veterans Claims Analytics, offers data, not legal advice or claim filing. As a retired CPA, I don’t prepare financials or guarantee outcomes. VCAnalytics.ai uses generative AI to provide educational analytics, not claim processing or legal advice. Always consult a VA-accredited professional for claims assistance. Data informs, you decide. Visit VCAnalytics.ai for details. © 2025 MoFish LLC, All Rights Reserved.