What is a stressor letter?
A stressor letter is a written record of combat experiences which you felt were life threatening or have caused you to display symptoms of PTSD. The VA will request your stressor letter after your claim has been filed, usually within 30 to 60 days. The VA requires a stressor letter to support your claim. It is important to submit a thorough stressor letter, because it will largely help determine whether you are eligible for a disability rating and if so, what disability rating you will receive. If the initial stressor letter is rejected, the process to receive disability can be long and discouraging.
