I won’t do PTSD because they’ll take my guns away.
My guns are there to protect my family if they ever need them.
I have never been asked about guns. There are many rumors that do not hold water.
I would suggest joining the Disabled American Veterans. They have local case workers who will help you file or refile claims, go to hearings with you, help you contact your congressional delegation etc. They will help you with Social Security as well as VA.
When dealing with the VA or Social Security disability you are going up against a system that is designed to discourage the claimant and wear him down. A government agency can only process a given number of claims in a month, or a year, so the first response they mail to the veteran says: “F*ck You! There’s nothing wrong with you. But even if there is the government is not liable for your ailment.” This causes a good percentage of claimants to give up and it reduces the bureaucracy’s workload to a level they deem reasonable. That’s why you have to be the squeaky wheel and why it’s best to have a representative from a veterans organization helping you.
As far a firearms and PTSD are concerned the website below will show you how it’s possible to keep your weapons and still get a PTSD rating.