ptsd Should I File For Combat Or Non Combat Ptsd

[SKIPRAY]

First,I want to thank all the posters on this site.I have been reading as much as I can on this site for the past year and have learned so much.

I was finally diagnosed with ptsd from the va.They have been treating me for depression since 1994.My question is should I file for non-combat or combat related depression/ptsd? My stressor for non-combat is easier to prove and is irrefutable.Does it make a difference in benefits which one I file for?

[Commander Bob]

First,I want to thank all the posters on this site.I have been reading as much as I can on this site for the past year and have learned so much.

I was finally diagnosed with ptsd from the va.They have been treating me for depression since 1994.My question is should I file for non-combat or combat related depression/ptsd? My stressor for non-combat is easier to prove and is irrefutable.Does it make a difference in benefits which one I file for?

Need more info.... Did you retire from the military?

[Pete53]

They say that they have made changes and it will be easier but my opinion is if VA has been treating you for depression all you really need is a Doc to link it to when you served and you will be awarded the same as you would for PTSD Combat or non combat.

Good Luck

[bufloguy]

The bebefit would be the same weither you file for Combat Or Non Combat Ptsd. I would reccomend going with the easiest to prove. IMHO

[Berta]

Have you ever applied for SC for depression?

[Chu Lai69]

First,I want to thank all the posters on this site.I have been reading as much as I can on this site for the past year and have learned so much.

I was finally diagnosed with ptsd from the va.They have been treating me for depression since 1994.My question is should I file for non-combat or combat related depression/ptsd? My stressor for non-combat is easier to prove and is irrefutable.Does it make a difference in benefits which one I file for?

A confirmed stress-er is always a big factor to have. You already have part of the main claim done. (dx's of PTSD) with a confirmed stress-er, it makes your case much stronger. My opinion, is to go with the confirmed dx of ptsd with a confirmed stress-er.

[mobie16r]

SKIPRAY,have you ever been in combat?

mobie