PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Claims

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1. ptsd Best Practice Manual For Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

   Best Practice Manual for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Compensation and Pension Examinations http://www.avapl.org/pub/PTSD%20Manual%20final%206.pdf

   Asked by carlie, July 10, 2010

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3. ptsd Personal Account Of Incident

   Rule change for inservice v/s post service diagnosis of PTSD. Posttraumatic_Stress_Disorder.pdf

   Asked by sharon, April 1, 2009

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4. ptsd Ptsd - July 13 2010 Reg Changes

   http://www.vba.va.gov/VBA/ptsd.asp Q. How has VA changed the rules for PTSD? A. We changed our rules on the evidence you might need if you apply for disability compensation for PTSD. For years, we

   Asked by carlie, November 13, 2011

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5. ptsd Ptsd - Check This Before Posting Your Question It May Have Already Been Answered!

   http://www.google.com/search?client=safari...-8&oe=UTF-8

   Asked by Tbird, August 10, 2008

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6. ptsd Axis And Gaf Info And Explanation

   I borrowed this from elsewhere, Patrick428 is the author of it in full. carlie "I will describe many common terms needed to be understood and given examples when warranted. R/O (Rule Out): Is a term found on either Axis I or II saying that there is not enough evidence to support the diagnosis at this time. Deferred: Is a way of a clinician saying, "I just met you and I am not sure if you have this or not." Usually found when the patient has first entered the mental health system or has been out of the mental health system for a long period of time. Secondary: Disorders that have manifested because of the first or primary disorder and also contribute to t…

   Asked by carlie, May 2, 2010

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7. ptsd Va Form - Ptsd Secondary To Personal Assault

   STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF CLAIM FOR SERVICE CONNECTION FOR POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) SECONDARY TO PERSONAL ASSAULT http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-21-0781a-ARE.pdf

   Asked by carlie, May 13, 2010

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8. PTSD Claim

   I'm hoping someone could help me with this question. I have two different PTSD events that occurred during my service. One was combat related and the other was non-combat. Do I need to file two different claims or should I just file one and submit my evidence with nexus? Thanks

   Asked by Phil73, September 14

   • ptsd
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9. 2010 PTSD regulations

   These regulations are very hard yo find here so I posted this link, to maybe make them easier to find- it is just that PTSD appears in o many posts here- that the search feature is packed full of PTSD related stuff: https://www.co.sherburne.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/229/New-Regulations-on-PTSD-Veterans-Claims-PDF

   Asked by Berta, September 10

   • ptsd 2010
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10. Claimed PTSD

    Hello Everyone. Just looking for thoughts and opinions if you have time. I put in a claim for PTSD because I am having flashbacks, nightmares, and cannot sleep. So I filed a claim for PTSD. I submitted my eval documenting combat, received a CAR, submitted article where people got blown up, submitted duty assignment of Bahrain. I had a disability of adjustment disorder with anxiety at 10 percent. Now they have given me 30 percent and changed it to GAD. I know every case is different and both exams was by the same doctor. Have not received my letter yet. I think the doctor would like for me to go get seen by by a professional. I will once I get an appointment. I have all t…

    Asked by freedog89, August 26

    • ptsd
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11. PTSD/anger

    Anger and PTSD by Leslie Morland, PhD, PsyD, Eric Elbogen, PhD, ABPP (Forensic) and Kirsten Dillon, PhD DSM-5 expanded our acknowledgement of the importance of anger in PTSD. Anger in PTSD is associated with interpersonal conflict, aggressive behavior, and suicide risk. This issue of the PTSD , Research Quarterly provides a thoughtful and comprehensive update on the growing literature on the impact, assessment and treatment of anger associated with PTSD.

    Asked by Buck52, August 17

    • dsm5 expanded importance of a
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12. Another question concerning PTSD rating

    Good afternoon, Have a question regarding PTSD. I was rated at 30% for it about 7 months ago. I think I should have been rated higher, but who cares what I think.... My question is I was offered counseling by a V.A doctor, but I have yet to take them up on it. Does this hurt me because I'm going to put in for an increase in the next few months. Should I take them up on this offer? Bonus Question, should I appeal the first decision or just apply for an increase? Thanks in advance!

    Asked by thegat, August 14

    • ptsd
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13. Proposed Rating Reduction Questions

    First off, hello and thank you in advance for any help that can be provided. Also, I apologize if something is not clear, trying my best to keep things concise. On Friday, May 15, I received letter from the VA, dated May 11, proposing a rating reduction from 100% to 70% for PTSD. The only evidence for the change listed is Rating Decision - Narrative(17SEP18) and DBQ PSYCH PTSD Review(06MAY20), whereas on my initial decision letter there was an abundance of evidence used. The major takeaway appears that my medical records(both prior to and after the initial rating, also from VA facilities) were not considered in this proposal. Is this normal? I have yet t…

    Asked by ThomasGray, May 16

    • ptsd
    • reduced rating
    • secondary claims
    • tdiu
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14. Assistance with Form 21-4192, Helping my father with his claim

    I am trying to help my father, a Vietnam Veteran, get through his claim. However, there are issues getting the 21-4192 form completed - he is the business owner, and I am the running the business entirely for him and an officer of the company. Some years ago (6 years maybe), it was determined that his involvement in the business was detrimental to the company. There were too many instances of altercations between him and the people working there, as well as customers. He would also just become unavailable and unreachable. There were many times our utilities or phone service became disconnected. He was either on edge or withdrawn and unavailable. He is still this way…

    Asked by RPPO, August 18

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15. Tia chi for PTSD treament?

    Anyone take or taking TiaChi Classes to help with your Anxiety and PTSD? & DEPRESSION?ANGER? MOODS? My VA Therapist recommends me to try a class or two to see if it helps with my stress/anxiety/depression? Was wondering if it actually helps? any? Thanks

    Asked by Buck52, August 13

    • movment flo for anxinety
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16. VA MH Phyistrist Changed..CCV..TELEHEALTH TODAY

    Well had a CCV Conference with my NEW VA M.H. Phyistrist this morning. He was a FOREIGN Dr (INDIA OR PAKISTAN?) DARK COMPLECTED BLACK HAIR, but spoke good English, when he first came on the screen he didn't say anything I said hello he said hello I am Dr Prikiania I am taking Dr H place she went to another VAMC. I will be your Dr here at the Dallas VAMH CLINIC...He said how you been doing? I said about the same as last time I seen Dr H, she renewed my scripts on my medications and ask me how I was feeling, I said about the same . I mention to this new Doc ''Dr I been having problems sleeping and I do not take naps during the day'', he said let …

    Asked by Buck52, August 4

    • new mh doc
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17. Flat Feet C&P Exam

    I have a C&P Exam on Wednesday and I'm afraid I'll get denied. Flat feet was denied before along with Plantar Fasciitis because it's not service connected. I went back to my physician outside the VA and he typed my nexus as follows: "Bilateral flatfoot acquired possibly during time in military. When not congenital as a cause, pes planus (flatfoot) is caused due to ill fitting shoe-gear without subtalar range of motion support, which could have been a result to time in service, 51% probability.Patient presents today with bilateral heel pain, worse right foot. Patient states that the pain is 2 out of 10. Patient denies any injury. Patient states he is having pain t…

    Asked by Wise Guy, August 4

    • flatfeet
    • plantar fasciitis
    • nexus letter
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18. Do I have to keep seeing my therapist?

    I am 65 years old and have been 100% P&T SC PTSD for 7 years. With all of this Covid stuff, I haven’t seen my therapist for several months. I’ve decided to not see him for the next few months & I wonder if I am in danger of losing my benefits if I stop going to my therapist for a while or if I stop altogether. Thoughts?

    Asked by texasvet, June 10

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19. PTSD re-evaluation

    I received my rating for PTSD in 2017. I recently got a call to schedule an evaluation for PTSD. I'm assuming they're checking to see if my symptoms have gotten any better. Is there anything I need and/or should do to prepare for this (ie documentation). I get so uncomfortable having to talk about things to a stranger.

    Asked by Lizette, July 27

    • ptsd
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20. mst-ptsd Military Sexual Trauma (MST) - PTSD

    One of my friends been out the military for 6 years. However, he needs to file for MST. He doesn't have any evidence in his records (No police records, investigations, statements, or anything) of MST but to my knowledge, a bill was passed that says we no longer need evidence. I could be wrong so please correct me if I am. Here are my questions below: 1. Does he need buddy statements from friends he served with to get it connected to service? 2. Does he need to provide a name of the person that sexually assaulted him? 3. Does he need a phycologist nexus outside the VA of all his symptoms with the verbiage, "It is in my professional opinion that, his PTSD was…

    Asked by Wise Guy, July 25

    • ptsd
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21. Secondary questions

    Hi, and thank you all for any help. I am currently at 40% and recently applied for Insomnia as a secondary condition. The CP exam ruled in my favor, but the VA said the Insomnia is caused by headaches which is a current secondary condition.I was denied. And to make matters a bit worse, I asked for an increase for my headaches and sent in medical paperwork to show it got worse. The CP exam there showed in my favor they were getting worse, yet the VA sent me a request for evidence to continue the rating. I wrote on my statement I have headaches, but its the tinnitus which keeps me up. My doctor wrote some additional stuff, and said he doesn't know who reviews these thin…

    Asked by Bluslim, July 19

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