PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Claims

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1. Ptsd claim

   Two years ago my husband was diagnosed PTSD from a veterans contract psychologist. Although he is 66 years old, and the Vietnam war has long been over for decades his symptoms did not appear until he became sober five years ago when he quit the alcohol. He never actively seemed help for his alcoholism because he was self medicating. The psychologist send him to a va psychiatrist for medication. Both doctors believe his ptsd was caused by the anxiety of being on standby to deploy to Vietnam for 5 months. He started drinking heavily while in Okinawa and by the time he was discharged he was already an alcoholic. To make a long story short, he filed a claim with VA. Of …

   Asked by DebbieS118, December 23, 2017

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3. MILTARY POLICE TORTURED ME

   I was ordered by my CO not to consume alcohol. I disobeyed orders and did so. The military police forcefully removed me from my quarters and placed me in a cell at Wiesbaden Army Base, Germany. While asleep, I was awakened by an intense burning sensation on my upper leg. I suffered first and second degree burns when the military police poured an unknown liquid on me while I lay asleep in bed in that cell. The psychological impact of being tortured will never go away. My PTSD claim was denied, with not even a mention of this incident. I recently was hospitalized for suicidal ideations. Called the VA trying to get a mental health care…

   Asked by 63Charlie, December 1, 2017

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4. decision

   I recently had a c and p exam. This is what I reported to the psych. Any idea on where I stand? Medications – I am unable to function without my medications Care for myself – my wife has to constantly remind me to do things for myself like take my medications. I need to go to the dentist bc I have a cracked tooth but I keep putting off going to the dentist bc it isn’t important to me. My wife mentioned that I am forgetful by doing things like forgetting our baby in our car constantly, unable to watch our child alone, not checking to make sure my stepson has his coat and lunch for school. My wife pointed out that im horrible at grooming myself by constantl…

   Asked by timmybob123, January 13, 2018

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5. How to OBTAIN C-FIle??

   Do any of the wizards on here know how to obtain his/her own C-File???? WHY: I recently conducted my five year since retirement C&P for PTSD. I didn't get a copy (imagine that). It was so scripted, and I am concerned on the examiner's opinion/input. I want to be ready for my next tactical move; however, without the Intel, I have no idea how to maneuver/prepare. I would be happy to elaborate on the conduct of the exam, i.e., questions asked, setting, and situation as it pertained to me, etc. Many thanks in advance for any wisdom!! GB

   Asked by Grumpbox, October 21, 2017

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6. The Kurta Memo and new policy for bad paper vets

   https://www.stripes.com/news/pentagon-expands-policy-to-upgrade-vets-bad-paper-discharges-1.485038 More info here on how to apply: https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Releases/News-Release-View/Article/1292833/dod-releases-clarifying-guidance-to-veterans-regarding-discharges-and-military/source/GovDelivery/

   Asked by Berta, January 5, 2018

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7. PTSD Comp and Pen report

   So I completed my exam for my PTSD claim about a month ago. i just logged on to myhealthvet and read through the report. It states that I do not have PTSD because I didnt meet all the criteria, but they have diagnosed me with Other Specified Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorder, adjustment-like disorder with prolonged duration of more than six months without prolonged duration of stressor?? I will copy and paste my complete report below, but my main question is; will my whole claim for PTSD be denied because technically i do not have a diagnoses for this or will they adjust based on the new diagnoses? Any information will help thanks in advance. SECTION I: -…

   Asked by smitty1233, December 11, 2017

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8. Got a call for C and P, what do I expect?

   Hi Everyone, I filed for PTSD back in 2015, they denied it because half my records were lost, didn't have a C and P. I filed an NOD in 2016 and they called yesterday to set up a C and P. I can now prove without my missing records I was at the place of where my stressor occurred, I also provided the VA with DBQ's as well as Nexus letters from my personal Psychologist as well as treatment records. I have also been being treated at the VA for a few years now for PTSD as well. My questions are, can I bring copies of the DBQ's that my Psychologist filled out as well as Nexus letters linking my military service to my PTSD to my C and P exam? Will they help with…

   Asked by Rootbeer112, November 14, 2017

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9. Just looking for input

   Hello, I've utilized this site many times looking through other people's questions and gaining incite from those. This is the first time I've posted a question myself and I'm not really sure what I'm asking for to begin with. I guess I'm just hoping for a little input. A little background: I've had claims in for 5 years now. My initial C&P exam concluded that my mental issues were the result of alcohol abuse, not PTSD, hence the first of the two C&P exams I'll list here. I guess a good question would be does anyone think the initial C&P will carry more weight than these? I don't have a copy of it and didn't know that was the conclusion until I went to my curre…

   Asked by CarverUSAF, December 7, 2017

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10. Any idea on when my NOD will be complete after C and P

    Hey everyone, I know I am asking for the holy grail haha, but does anyone have any idea when my NOD will be completed after my C and P exam?

    Asked by Rootbeer112, November 19, 2017

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11. Denied then rated later

    I filed a claim for PTSD back in 2014 and then had my C&P. At the C&P the outside VA examiner asked multiple questions and focused on my upbringing (which was good) and my Father almost insinuating that my MST really is from my Father. When I left there I was completed traumatized because of the line of questioning and that he didn't even ask about my military time and shortly after I was denied. At the same time I had already been diagnosed by my VA Mental health Dr and through a MST coordinator. I got the denial shortly after and because I was so upset just did nothing since I didn't want to go through it again. I still went to the VA for treatment and then 2017…

    Asked by PAR, November 9, 2017

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12. Any S. Carolina PTSD vets here?

    I asked a vet from S Car. to join. If I am not here I know you all will help him out.

    Asked by Berta, May 24, 2017

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13. PTSD C&P Exam Complete with MH Dr. Comments

    Any feedback would be greatly appreciated here. Below the reader will find my most recent (5 years since retirement) C&P Exam comments from the Doctor. Currently, I am 100% SC'd since retirement. If anyone would make a stab at these comments and provide me with some insight on how things look for future ratings??? Again, THANK ANYONE for taking the time to provide his/her opinion!!! GB LOCAL TITLE: C&P EXAMINATION STANDARD TITLE: C & P EXAMINATION NOTE DATE OF NOTE: OCT 20, 2017@10:00 ENTRY DATE: OCT 20, 2017@10:57:04 AUTHOR: SULLIVAN,DANIEL J EXP COSIGNER: URGENCY: STATUS: COMPLETED Review Post Tra…

    Asked by Grumpbox, November 2, 2017

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