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ptsd Bad C&p
I had my C&P JAnuary 13th. The guy ripped me. I asked if he wanted any documentation and he said it was all in the file. He stated my PTSD was Service Connected due to combat. He went on to state that I had all the symptoms, isolation, depression, flashbacks, mood swings etc...then went on to say it had no impact on my SOc & Occup. The guy was a robot. The V.A. Therapist stated that this particular examiner is known for his hosing vets. Not sure if she was just telling me that. What I really flipped out about was that he put down based on the SIMS it indicated I had a cut off score that suggests malignering. The CAPS showed I do have PTSD. The V.A. Therapist sched…
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Problems After Prostate Surgery From The Vamc
All my problems after Prostate Surgery from the VAMC since Dec2007. I have been wearing Depends since Dec.2007 10 Pads per day due to IC. I get all me medical treatment at the VA. The Baltimore MD VARO have my claim Jan2009. I call the 800 which was in The Midwest and don't know what Baltimore VARO done with my claim. After 10 minutes, VA states that they my VA medical records from the VAMC in Washington,DC which is 50 miles from Baltimore VAMC never arrived to the Baltimore,MD VARO. This what holding up my claim. I could had pick up my records from DC to Baltimore in least than one hour. Can't the VARO do better than this? Congress please Help our Veterans with Clai…
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Horrible Day Yesterday
Had a terrible day yesterday, I have been having an issue with swollowing food and liquids. I started choking and then had a panic attack or some type of attack because my wife and son told me later that I kept yelling or trying to yell at someone to shoot me you SOB, stop looking at me with that GD gun pointed at me, either shoot me or I'm going to beat your drug ass to death with it. Shoot me you SOB shoot me. Would someone shoot this bastard, I'm not armed. He has already killed one of us, and I will probably be next, shoot the bastard. I don't recall having done this for a long time during the waking hours. My poor wife and son were scared to death. Some thing…
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ptsd Received A Copy Of My C&p
I had my C&P on March 17, at the VA hosp. I went in and requested a copy and they sent the request to Muskogee. Got my C&P copy in the mail today. Here is what it says in the Diagnosis: Axis I: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Major Depressions, reccurrent, moderate Axis II: V71.09 no diagnosis Axis III: See Medical records for complete list. Neck Paind, joint pain, lower legs. Axis IV: Lack of Social Support Axis V: Global Assessment of functioning would be a 55. Discussion: I present with PTSD Symptoms including persistent re-experiencing of traumatic event, efforts to avoid stimuli associated with trauma, and symptoms of arousal. My PTSD symptoms have b…
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ptsd House Bill Would Allow Veterans Who Were Raped To Receive Ptsd Benefits
http://www.allgov.com/Controversies/ViewNews/House_Bill_Would_Allow_Veterans_who_were_Raped_to_Receive_PTSD_Benefits_110314
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ptsd Ptsd/mst Claim
June 2010 I started treatment for ptsd and later that month I opened a claim for ptsd. Jan 2011 C&P pending. Feb 2011 doctors diagnosed that my SCed asthma is a misdiagnoses and is really severe anxiety. Mar 2011 Found out that C&P canceled had been canceled. Also that my claim is at the decision phase. I was sexually assaulted three different times. One of which involved them robbing my room which I called MPs and reported physical assault and robbery. (did not report rape) At the time my mother and senator were both informed of my problems (but not the rapes) My questions are: why would they cancel my C&P exam after finding out that my SCe…
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ptsd Ptsd Without Medication
2 questions 1. If I meet the 50% rating criteria, is it reasonable to expect this rating without being place on any type of medication relating to the condition? I tried zoloft a few years ago and did not like the results. I have not been on any medication for this condition for a few years. I have found better results through counseling only without medication. Can the VA use my TBI finding that I am SC for to explain away PTSD? I am looking at the memory part of the rating criteria and it looks like that is a significant portion of the 50% rating. My in service combat stressor is pretty solid so I do not have to much concern with that area of the cl…
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ptsd Two C&p Psych Exams?
Hi all, and thank you for all the information here. My husband had a Psychiatric C&P exam for PTSD early January. Recently, and surprisingly, he received an appointment for a C&P exam for TBI, which he did not file a claim for. He thought maybe he was referred for the TBI exam since he was asleep in a building that collapsed on him. A couple days later, he received an appointment for ANOTHER Psychiatric exam. Has anyone heard of this? Two exam for the same claim?
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ptsd Ptsd Or Depression
I am suffering from PTSD or Depression or both. I am currently getting back into treatment for whatever it is. I am also looking to file a claim as I have not done so yet. I am rated 40% for TBI which may be a factor. Anyway, my question is should I file for one or the other or both? Also I am currently working but think I easily fit the 50% rating. I am at the very least trying to just get SC. A neuro-psych exam that was completed has a finding for both PTSD and Depression. Should this help my case. I understand GAF results are a big factor as well.
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cervical strain C&p Exam Coming Up Finally...
I filed my inital claim in Oct 2007 for PTSD, Depression, Cervical strain, right shoulder strain amd nilateral knee injuries. I was awarded Dejenerative Joint Disease and everything else was denied. Well I fought it all and they denied PTSD still but awarded me everything else. Currently at 60% with a combined rating of 50%. Still fighing PTSD... They stated before the new rules came out that I could not prove it was service connected. So I provided buddy statements (3 of them) family statements, outside counselor and phsychiatrist records as well as news articles about us being there. Currently been going to the VA for treatment since I was told that is what I needed to …
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I was wondering about how open to be with the VA psychiatrist. I know it sounds stupid but this stuff goes in my file for outsiders to see. If a person goes in and says things like they are having bad thoughts about suicide or violence do they get committed?
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ptsd Fired Due To Ptsd...should I Get A Lawyer?
I need advice...and I'll try to keep this short. I was recently fired from my job after a meeting with my employer where I made him aware that I was suffering from PTSD. I am a 20-year honorably discharged retired Marine- retired in 2004, VA diagnosed with PTSD in 2005. A few days ago, I received a "severence package" in the mail. Basically, they are offering me about $2800 to keep my mouth shut (no speaking to the press, other employees, etc.) regarding my termination. They put all this in writing and gave me 3 weeks to accept it. The problem is that if I sign and return it I will also be waiving my legal right to sue. Fact is they knew I was receiving treatment for PTSD…
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