For Veterans
Specialized psychiatric care for veterans, service members, and their families.
PTSD Rx provides two services for the veteran community: medication management for PTSD nightmares and flashbacks, and independent psychiatric nexus letters for veterans pursuing VA disability claims.
Whether you're seeking treatment, building a disability claim, or both — you're in the right place.
The Headstrong Network
We're proud to be an in-network provider with The Headstrong Project, a nonprofit that connects veterans of all eras, active service members, and family members connected to their care with confidential mental health treatment — regardless of discharge status.
Headstrong's network of therapists handles trauma-focused therapy. We handle the medication piece — prescription management for nightmares and flashbacks — so clients get a complete treatment plan without coordinating it themselves.
If you're working with a Headstrong therapist and they think medication might help, ask about a referral to PTSD Rx. To start care through Headstrong directly, visit theheadstrongproject.org.
Nexus Letters for VA Disability Claims
If you're a veteran filing — or appealing — a VA disability claim for PTSD, depression, anxiety, or a condition secondary to a service-connected mental health diagnosis, a strong nexus letter from a board-certified psychiatrist can be the difference between approval and denial.
Dr. Martin Forsberg, MD — board-certified psychiatrist with over a decade of experience treating PTSD — provides independent medical opinions and nexus letters for veterans.
What is a nexus letter?
A nexus letter is a written medical opinion from a qualified clinician that establishes the connection ("nexus") between a veteran's current diagnosis and their military service. For mental health claims, the VA gives more weight to opinions from specialists in the relevant field — meaning a psychiatrist or psychologist, not a general practitioner.
Conditions we evaluate
PTSD — combat-related, military sexual trauma (MST), training accidents, or other in-service stressors
Depression and anxiety with documented service connection
Sleep apnea secondary to PTSD — a frequently approved secondary condition
Insomnia as a standalone or secondary condition
Aggravation claims — pre-existing conditions worsened by service
Increased ratings — when symptoms have worsened beyond your current rating
We focus on psychiatric and psychiatric-secondary conditions only.
What's included
Comprehensive review of your service treatment records, military personnel records, VA medical records, private treatment notes, prior C&P exam reports, and personal statement
Clinical evaluation via secure video visit (60–90 minutes)
Written nexus letter on professional letterhead, using VA-standard language, with DSM-5 diagnosis, service connection opinion, detailed clinical rationale, and Dr. Forsberg's credentials
One round of revisions if your VSO, attorney, or the VA requests clarification
Pricing
Service Cost
Nexus Letter (single condition)$650
Each additional condition $100
Records-review-only (no exam) $400
Rush turnaround (5 business days) +$150
Standard turnaround: 2–3 weeks from receipt of complete records.
The records-review-only option is credited toward a full nexus letter if you decide to proceed within 90 days.
A Good Faith Estimate can be provided before any work begins.
Our refund policy
If after our records review and consultation Dr. Forsberg concludes the evidence does not support a favorable opinion, we'll tell you before writing the letter and refund everything except a $150 records review fee for the time already invested. You're never billed for a letter we don't write, and you're never pressured to proceed.
What we don't promise
An outcome. Dr. Forsberg provides honest, evidence-based medical opinions. We never guarantee a favorable VA decision — and you should be cautious of any provider who does.
Help with filing your claim. We provide the clinical evidence; your VSO, accredited claims agent, or VA-accredited attorney handles the claims process itself.
Treatment vs. evaluation
Dr. Forsberg writes nexus letters for veterans who are not currently in treatment at PTSD Rx. This protects the evidentiary independence of the opinion — VA raters give the most weight to evaluations from clinicians without an active treating relationship with the veteran.
If you become a medication management patient at PTSD Rx after your nexus letter is complete, that's a separate clinical relationship and is welcome. If you're already a patient and need a nexus letter, we'll refer you to a trusted colleague.
What to bring
The stronger your records, the stronger your letter. Please be prepared to provide:
DD-214
Service treatment and personnel records
VA medical records (request through VA.gov or your VSO)
Any prior C&P exam reports
Private mental health treatment records
Any prior denial letters or VA Rating Decisions
A personal statement describing the in-service stressor(s) and your current symptoms (we provide a template)
If you're missing some of these, we can still proceed — but the more complete the record, the stronger the opinion.
Get Started
Need treatment? [Start with our regular intake →] Get Help
Need a nexus letter? [Request a consultation →] Request Nexus Letter
Both? Start with the nexus letter request and we'll guide you through next steps.
Questions? Email hello@ptsdrx.org or call (732) 997-0047.
PTSD Rx is not affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs and does not provide legal advice or assistance with filing VA claims.
