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ptsd Question Regards Diagnosis Of Ptsd
Another Cowgirl question. Over the years I have been noted to have ptsd, ptsd symptoms, ptsd with mst symptoms in my SMRs and VA medical records. Now a clinic visit to my counselor lists 'ptsd secondary to mst' and mdd on Axis 1. Will that hold for a confirmed 'diagnosis'? Also in the description of the 'problem' there is reference to working on resolving effects of in service mst events. I do have a claim in to increase mdd and I would hope the current clinic notes like these would aid my request. Any ideas or feedback? Thanks so much, Cg'up2009!
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ptsd Ptsd C&p And Records
Here is my list of questions for today. Sorry I have so many. 1. Will I be able to still get my C-file after I have my C & P exam? 2. I have been diagnosed, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Panic Attacks, Agoraphobic, COPD, and I have chronic migraine attacks with vision issues I live in my comfort zone only other than that I have to have someone I trust with me to go somewhere, will they try to force me into a treatment center? 3. They say i originally filed a claim for benefits due to PTSD MST in 1979 but don't remember it what do I say when I was denied due to not showing up for an appt.? 4. How long will I have to continue to add info and records to my C-Fi…
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ptsd Claim Process
Got packet from VA to complete re: PTSD and MDD. Thought I had already passed this portion but I see that is not the case. Need help with what to send. Did not discuss MST back then and just recently began treatment...at least past eight or nine months. I been on citalopram and have been increased over past four months to 40MG. Just not sure what RO is wanting me to provide them...they have SMR's. Appreciate, in advance all solid advice.
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Va Denies Cpap
Hello, My name is Victor Rosales. I'm an Iraqi Vet and just got signed in with the VA in my hometown of Grand Junction CO last year. Our VA rep got me disability for Sleep Apnea that was documented in my medical records. While in Active Duty I had 2 throat and nose operations for chronic snoring and sleep apnea. And a sleep study before I could get any of these procedures. Anyways the VA recognizes that and deems it service connected. On the civilian sleep study it was posted that I be a canidate for CPAP but I was never issued one due to be clasifed as non deployable (Marine lolol) Ok, here comes the long process I've been through. I had to go to my primary care …
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ptsd Ptsd Claim
I just recently put a claim in for PTSD, my VA rep told me I would probably here from them in a month, and I have not so I called him today and he said oh give them another couple of weeks, I have not been able to submit my paperwork I have proving my PTSD or been ask to see a Dr. yet to be evaluated. I have been being seen for close to 10 years at the VA hospital near here for depression, anxiety and panics and doctors at the VA have put in the reports that they felt I had PTSD in fact they were the ones that brought it to my attention, now I feel after all these years that I should submit a claim. Is it normal to sit around and wait a month before they ask you for yo…
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ptsd Va Doctors Report
Had my Usual 2wk Appt Yesterday, This was the First time I could Show My Doctor My Decision Letter From R.O. , She Was Extremely Upset!!! I showed her a Copy Of my NOD Dated 3/16/2009. She Agreed With all That was Sent. Then She Put the Following in my Record: That I was Permanently and Totaly Disabled due to PTSD, After Treating Me For the last 14 Months. Iwill Not Be able to Seek employment Now Or in the Future... And That this Condition, Has Made me Unemployable Since November 2007. I Believe This A good Addition to My N.O.D. I have A 2nd C&p Today For Hearing Loss, They Deffered it During The Initial Rating, Reason Stated Was, C-File was not there for Examiner t…
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ptsd What Pecentage For Ptsd?
Just got a copy of my ptsd c&p, can anyone tell me what this means? it says that i meet DSM-IVstressor criterion? YES does the veteran meet the DSM-IV criteria forb a diagnosis of PTSD? YES AXIS I:PTSD AXIS II:NO DIAGNOSIS AXIS III:LUMBAGO,ARTHROPYATHY ANKLE/FOOT,HTN,PSORIASIS AXIS IV: GAF 55 p.s no problem with the stressors , as i was a medic and recieved the "cmb" thanks
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ptsd Ptsd Claim
I have been out of the military since 1988, someone told me that they dont think I will win a claim putting it in after being out all these years. I am putting in the claim now because my social security survivors benefits stopped and I am still raising children of a deceased veteran who served 16 years active duty mostly on ships and some in war zones. I met him while I was in the service, and his traumatic death traumatized me really bad to the point where i have to constant take meds or I will have constant panic attacks. I was told years ago that if I was collect social security I could not put in for military disability (someone told me wrong), I put in my claim over…
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hypertension Time Frame
hello vets , i had a ? about when i will get my rating, i am a 2x iraq combat medic w/ ptsd,djd,hypertension,psoriasis...I called the800 number and they keep saying that it's in the final stages , I recieved a MEB in august, unemployment will be running out soon,and it just seems to be adding to my ptsd symptoms, all the va doc does is give too many medications, thanks for all the help, great forum,thanks.... seven777
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Sleep Apnea
I have been out of the Army since 1989 and over the years my mates have told me I use to stop breathing in my sleep and of course, I blew it off. When I heard that Reggie White died of sleep apnea, I got more serious about it and had a sleep study done and has since been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea in 2007. Can I get VA disability for this? At what point if I do receive disability for sleep apnea, would they say the effective date is? Another question is I am service connected for my left ankle and his sense gotten a bone spur in my right ankle and gets pain their occasionally. I have no insurance and can not get a doctor to document it as possibly the …
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ptsd C7p Done
Had C&P yesterday for PTSD/MST I think it went OK but who really knows the VA does what it wants too. I was upset during the exam with other issues involving the VA system to the point I said I was losing hope that anything will change. She asked me if I wanted her to admit it to the hospital. I said no, I was hanging onto the rope and not a thread and no one could help me if I made my mind up to do anything, which I wasn't there yet but I see less hope then I did and I am afraid I am heading in the wrong direction. The exam went well, she only asked about current symptoms and how my childhood was. Did I ever have a problem with drugs or the law. I haven't b…
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ptsd Ptsd Increments
if granted ,what are the possible percentage increments for ptsd?
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