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cavscout1967

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Hello all.

I am looking for some thoughts on how much of an impact a VA psychiatrist note in my record. I am filing for aggravation of mental conditions the pre-existed prior to service. I had a special waiver signed prior to joining where the military doctor granted me permission to enter because I had been taking lithium trials.

The psychiatrist note from 2016 therapy session that states "In brief, -------- has contended with depression, anxiety, and anger as far
back as teenage years. There were aggravating circumstances during his time in
the Army (1988-96), though he was not in combat, and for quite a period of time
alcohol misuse exacerbated his symptoms, but he says today he's been sober
since
2011, when he went through treatment in the VA hospital. He doesn't
attend AA; he just knows he's better off not drinking.
-------- has contended with hostility and paranoid perceptions and ideation
for many years. When it's been bad he'll use Abilify to counteract
those
symptoms.

I have been seeing the VA doctors for mental health problems since 2009 and have an extensive history in my VA records of meds and groups etc.

Do I have a nexus? I have been appealing this for years. Happy to provide more info if needed.

Thank you

 

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Although its better to have a Dr to state the word Aggravation/Aggervated by''

but also a veteran can use it to in his statment in support of claim lay statement  by using it as an opinion and declare he is not a MD or medical professional...Other wise VA will come back and say veteran is speculating and therefor not credible to make such statement or opinion. or something close to this.

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https://www.hillandponton.com/presumption-aggravation/

Presumption of Aggravation  detail by Hill &Ponton Attorneys.

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