ptsd Break This Down

[triman8654]

I know this is just a short snip it. But can someone break this down for me. Specifically the PTSD part.? 

I have an appeal in for PTSD, debating on sending this in as evidence.

 

 

DIAGNOSES: Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent; Unspecified anxiety disorder-PTSD by History; Alcohol use Disorder, severe in remission.

 

Thanks

[broncovet]

Is this a VA doc saying you have PTSD?  That is a big deal, because VA thinks only VA docs can diagnose PTSD.   But, Sure, send it in as evidence.    Its "one part" of the Caluza Triangle:

1.  Current Diagnosis

2.  In Service event, or stressor.

3.  Nexus, or link between current diagnosis and stressor. 

Now, that you have a diagnosis, you need to point to the stressor, and the nexus.  Did your VA doc say something close to, "The Veterans PTSD is at least as likely as not due to xxx trauma (stress event) in military service"? 

If you have the nexus and the stressor, (with the PTSD diagnosis) then it boils down to symptoms. 

[triman8654]

Yes broncovet, it is VA Neurosych Dr.. Yes definatly linked to in service stressor's, plus I have CAR.

[Buck52]

He could also go to my healthevet and copy the MH Notes   that is in his favor  to add to his evidence.

 

........Buck

Edited November 23, 2015 by Buck52

[Gastone]

No mention of IU claim pending, 90SC, what's up? When you got your 90, was an IU Claim listed as "Inferred?"

As to your PTSD Appeal and New & Material Evidence. See Vet Attorney Chris Attig discussion on the use of "Sworn Affidavit" as apposed to the VA Statement in Support of Claim. Which ever you use, get your N&M Evidence in, yesterday. You may LUCK OUT and get an VARO Automatic Review of your Denial, triggered and Required by VA Reg upon receipt of your N&M Evidence. Could cut a couple years off your Appeal Wait Time.

 

Semper Fi

[triman8654]

My appeal is over 600 days old.. Still at RO

if I submit that means another SOC, correct? More time..?