ptsd Stressor Letter

[GlobalHawk]

Are combat troops the only ones able to claim combat related stressors?

Our base was constantly under attack with rocket and mortar, does that count as terrorist attack?

I was armed with body armor and several weapons for my protection and others.

The VA doc already diagnosed me with PTSD and I can only trace back to my deployment to Iraq for any traumatic events.

I was a volunteer who wanted to serve, so I had to train for a different MOS thats on my DD-214. I need advice.

[carlie]

Global,

When were you discharged ?

Did they even mention anything to you about the

BDD Program ?

(Benefits at Discharge Delivery)

[john999]

The main thing you need is a DX of PTSD from a VA shrink.

[GlobalHawk]

@ John does it have to be a C&P examiner DX of PTSD?

@ carlie I was discharged on July 15 2010 and no one told me about the BDD program.

[Berta]

It must be a diagnosis of PTSD from a VA MH doc-either due to treatment records or due to results of a C & P exam.

"With the stressor letter I sent the following VA Form 21-0781, VA psychiatrist diagnosis, progress note, list of medications, Form DD-214 that list my Iraqi Campaign decoration, EPR that states I was in Iraq and my role and a nexus letter stating the combat related criteria fo PTSD. Is ther anything else Im missing?"

I don't think so as you have the VA PTSD diagnosis.

I assume you already filed a 21-526.

[carlie]

@ carlie I was discharged on July 15 2010 and no one told me about the BDD program.

GH,

What a freaking rip off that is !

I was under the impression it was a must be done thing, like SOP.

[GlobalHawk]

Is a C&P exam mandatory?

My psychiatrist diagnosed me with PTSD, GAF score 45 and put me on meds.

I visited my psychologist today for about an hour. She also agree I have PTSD, but she produced no notes for me to retrieve.

With two different docs saying the same thing, is a C&P exam needed? Would they be the very ones doing the C&P exam on me anyways?