NSSTA Structured Settlement Stories
When It Comes to Dealing with PTSD, the Tax Code Has Not Kept Up with the Science. It Is Time for Congress to Act.
NSSTA is calling on Congress and the IRS to update the tax treatment of PTSD-related damages under IRC Section 104(a)(2). Medical science has established that PTSD produces measurable, structural changes to the human brain, yet the current Tax Code does not recognize PTSD as a physical injury, leaving civilian PTSD claimants without the same tax protections afforded to victims of other physical injuries. This post examines the science, the legal gap, the legislative precedent established by H.R. 2347, and NSSTA's formal advocacy actions, including its May 2025 IRS Priority Guidance request.
NSSTA Announces New Leadership for 2026–2027
The National Structured Settlements Trade Association (NSSTA) is pleased to introduce its newly elected officers for the 2026–2027 term. The slate was elected at the association's board meeting on May 20, 2026, and the officers begin their service immediately.
Each role carries a distinct responsibility, and together this team guides NSSTA's mission: advancing the work of structured settlement professionals and protecting the long-term financial security of people who have suffered serious injury or the loss of a family member.
