ptsd Mental Health Exam

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Greetings everyone! It has been SOME time since I have posted on Hadit, but I have been following everyone's walk within our Wonderful VA System - - - Currently I am 70% SC for Migraines (50) Skin Disorders (30), Depression (10). On September 3rd, 2009, I filed a new claim for PTSD, TBI, Hearing Loss & Spinal Injury to my neck & shoulders. That being said, we have passed that Lovely (1) One Year Mark and would like to get everyone's input on what the Examiner's Notes Read... if you don't mind; I'll just write up what they read per the Examiner.

PTSD - The veteran does not meet full criteria for PTSD - as he does not meet avoidance criteria

But these are good things, I think...

Diagnoses AXIS I - 1. Major Depression AXIS IV Exposure to Combat & Academic Problems

2. Anxiety Disorder AXIS V GAF 60

Major depression is considered the primary diagnosis. Anxiety disorder not otherwise specified is a seperate condition and independently responsible for impairment in psychological adjustement and quality of life. *NOTE* All conditions were most likely caused by or a result of Military Service *** The doctor further states, he continues to experience depression, and so he has been diagnosed with service-connected major depressive disorder. The only change between the current examination and the previous examination is that his depressive symptoms not warrant a diagnosis of major depression, as opposed to depressive disorder not otherwise specified. Additionally , his GAF score is somewhat lower, representing the somewhat worsened condition since the last C&P Examination. There is reduced reliability and productivity due to mental disorder signs and symptoms.

The TBI, Spinal/Neck/MRI, and Hearing Exams I believe speak for themselves... at least I hope they do! But I will add the Diagnosis from my Spinal Exam to get any input from you all. Being 36 years old, the Doc, after reading the MRI and conducting the Exam stated, "No 36 year old should have these type of symptoms this early in life." Thanks Doc! I feel much better :-)

1. Degenerative disc desiccation at C5/6 and C6/7

2. Posterior Osteophyte at C5/6

3. Cervical Spondylosis ***and of course, most likely than not these injuries occured from or as a result of military service***

I know its a lot Hadit community... what do y'all think?

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Question... they received my Claim on September 3, 2009 - So will I get back pay from that date or earlier?

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Got it... Glad its finally over with! Time to pay some Bills... :-)