ptsd Received My Claim For Service Connected Disability

[Blackhawk12]

I submitted a claim several months ago and had a C&P exam. Issues at hand were knee problem, heart palpitations, skin rash, and PTSD.

I recently came off of active duty (National Guard) after deploying to Iraq. After 20 years of service in both active/reserve this is the first time I have claimed any type of disability so I don't think I took it as serious or researched it like I should have. I filled out the online claim form (VA.gov) and that is pretty much it...I sort of thought that they would really do a comprehensive evaluation and find out what was wrong with me...I was wrong.

The claim reads as follows:

Descision:

1. Service connection for PTSD is denied.

2. Service connection for idiopathic heart palpitations is denied.

3. Service connection for knee medial femoral joint narrowing is denied.

4. Service connection for generalized hypersensitivity of the skin is denied.

I don't understand if the VA is saying that the issues above are not something that occurred or was made worse by active duty (service connected) or are they saying that it is not serious enough to warrant any type of compensation???

As far as the PTSD is concerned I don't really know what happended with that. When the Physician Ass. started my exam she started out by saying that the evaluation (exam) was for all of the issues listed above, but did not mention PTSD. I was not surpised when she did not address any of the issues regarding PTSD because I sort of thought that another Dr. would evaluate that issue seperately. What do you guys recommend? I am going to a civilian dr. and going to try and get a real diagnosis for my other conditions (I have two scars on my knee from diving into a bunker on an IED attack and the knee will pop out of place...all they did was an x-ray.). Thanks.

[carlie]

Blackhawk,

People will be able to provide more accurate answers if you can post the

entire Evidence and Reasons and Bases Sections of the Rating Decision.

Mark thru any personal info like name, SSA #, address, etc.

[Blackhawk12]

Carlie,

I scanned my Rating Decision and would like to upload it to this topic. I am of average intelligence, but cannot seem to find a way to attach the file to this posting. I went to the help section and saw where the "Default Uploader", to begin press the Choose File button. The only problem--and I may be looking right at it, but I don't see that option. Sorry to be such a pain, but do you have any suggestions. Thanks again.

[john999]

Did you file your notice of disagreement yet?

[Blackhawk12]

John,

Yes I did file an appeal through a VSO.

[brokensoldier244th]

its possible, with only 4 posts, that you don't have that option yet. If you PM me I can post it for you, or you can attach it to an email and send it to me, and ill post it here. Please redact anything 'personal', ID information and all that.

CAS

Carlie,

I scanned my Rating Decision and would like to upload it to this topic. I am of average intelligence, but cannot seem to find a way to attach the file to this posting. I went to the help section and saw where the "Default Uploader", to begin press the Choose File button. The only problem--and I may be looking right at it, but I don't see that option. Sorry to be such a pain, but do you have any suggestions. Thanks again.

[brokensoldier244th]

doublepost.

Edited August 12, 2010 by brokensoldier244th