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Yes I'm 90 overall but was granted 70% ptsd alone.The did send me the forum but I've been working all my adult life so don't think I would qualify.

I wanted to followup on this I need up with a 70% rating for PTSD

just wanted to follow up on this I ended up with 70% PTSD

I was told toady that my ptsd increase was at the ratings control department. Can anyone give me some insight as to what that department does or if it even exsist

My c&p exam reads almost exactly the same as yours I got a ra ting of 0%....but hey its the VA who knows

good question same situation following this one

I agree totally

same here the VA has been moving quickly compared to what Im use to. MY QTC exams have been very brief and straight to the point. It seems to me Doctors are treating these appointments just like they treat normal visits kind of an in and out attitude.

Thanks Pete how they managed to get around this by stating "The evidence does not show a current diagnosed disablity"Think I need to get a good IMO?

outside of the normal VA blah blah,no dx found in service,no diagnosable the only thing that stands out is" The VA examiner noted that your complaints of CFS is a symptom of your OSA and IBS. I will send this one to a lawyer not so sure a PA is really an expert in CFS,OSA or IBS.

Thanks Pumibel my exam was at Schnitzer Psychology Duraleugh Rd Raleigh NC

I was looking over my old claims last night and noticed I had an c&p done in 2012 for chronic fatigue by a PA. The reasoning she gave for the denial and not completing the DBQ was. -Veteran claims chronic fatigue from Gulf War exposure -Veteran already has IBS diagnosis and therefore excludes CFS (This PA granted my IBS claim the same day she didn't examine me for CFS) - As a result, the remainder of this DBQ was not completed I wanted to get you guys opinion is there anything I need to do concerning the above before I seek a IMO

No its was a Doc out of NC

Thats good advice man

I had a QTC exam for a PTSD increase on 1/19 (30 percent currently) The exam lasted 20 minutes at best. First of all the appointment was at 9:30am the doctor did not call me back until 9:45 it appeared she just walked into her office because the computer was still booting and she had her coat on. As I sat down the Doctor asked me what stressors gave me PTSD. I responded with "did the VA give you my MH records?"The doctors exact words were "yes but I need you to tell me so I can build your case for an increase." I gave her a run down on my symptoms and she stopped me after 30 seconds and said "Im going to recommend an increase". The doctor then asked me about my employment history and if I had ever been fired from any jobs. I told her I had been from several jobs due to my inability to work under stress and angry outburst.She thanked me for my time told me again she would recommend an increase.She also stated "but the VA doesnt always listen to me" which I thought was odd. I thought the C&P examiners findings carried the most weight in determiing compensation? I have no idea what I could have said in such a short time for her to decide to grant an increase but I will take it.

Buck in my case I just sent a secure message to my Doc informing her of the issue and she prescribed Viagra(without a visit). I filed a claim secondary to ptsd. The VA gave me a QTC exam. I told the doctor I had ptsd he checked my "junk" for a deformity and that was it. Claim granted

Thanks Gastone that sounds like good solid advice. I checked myhealthyvet and the doctors notes were posted. It appears the Doctor based her findings on a few medical studies. I attached the doctors reason for her decesion TYPE OF MEDICAL OPINION PROVIDED.docx

My sleep Apnea/secondary to ptsd claim was opened and closed in less than two todays. From what I can gather the VA used the ACE process (I never had a c&p) The doctor used a sleep study conducted in 2012 to make a determination for a claim filed in Dec 2015. I also noted some statements in the DBQ that are not factual such as Im not on any sleep meds (I have been since 2010 provided by the VA) The Doctor also mentioned I don't take meds for ptsd which is not the case I have since 2005. The Doctor also stated the sleep study mentioned that I have a large when in fact the study makes no mention of my next size at all. I should mention the claim was combined with an ED claim which was decided in my favor. I just find it hard to believe the VA gave the sleep Apnea a good look considering they decided the claim faster than I can get my shirts dry cleaned.

I have yet to see someone smoke a joint and have anxiety of any type.lol

Berta what I mean by "ignored" is the VA stood by the c&p exam DX in 2005 of a personality disorder. I reopened the claim in 2012 I was granted a c&9p in 2013 the VA stood by the personality disorder DX again ( I had two Diagnosis of ptsd from two different Psychiatrist outside of the VA at the time) In 2014 I reopened the claim again armed with a DX of ptsd from a VA Psychologist. I was granted 30% ptsd this month.

30% granted for PTSD

Just following up on this one the VA rated me at 0% for the headaches due to them not being postrating......still can't figure out what the hell they are talking about

Just wanted to follow up........after 10 years and multiple DXs the VA decided they were wrong after all and awarded me 30% ptsd.

JOHN999, yes ( see below) filed the claim as related to GWI Gulf War General Medical Examination Disability Benefits Questionnaire Rationale: 1. The Veteran states that he developed headaches during deployment in Southwest Asia in 1991. He continued to have chronic headaches over the years, even to this day. He is competent and credible to report his symptoms. 2. Today's evaluation finds that he has a diagnosis of tension headaches,

1. Diagnosis ------------ Does the Veteran now have or has he/she ever been diagnosed with a headache condition? [X] Yes [ ] No [X] Tension ICD code: 307.81 Date of diagnosis: 2015 2. Medical History ------------------ a. Describe the history (including onset and course) of the Veteran's headache conditions (brief summary): The Veteran states that he developed headaches during deployment in Southwest Asia in 1991. He continued to have chronic headaches over the years, even to this day. He has headaches once a week. b. Does the Veteran's treatment plan include taking medication for the diagnosed condition? [X] Yes [ ] No If yes, describe treatment (list only those medications used for the diagnosed condition): sumatriptan 3. Symptoms ----------- a. Does the Veteran experience headache pain? [X] Yes [ ] No [X] Constant head pain [X] Pain on both sides of the head [X] Pain worsens with physical activity b. Does the Veteran experience non-headache symptoms associated with headaches? (including symptoms associated with an aura prior to headache pain) [X] Yes [ ] No [X] Sensitivity to light [X] Sensitivity to sound c. Indicate duration of typical head pain [X] Less than 1 day d. Indicate location of typical head pain [X] Both sides of head 4. Prostrating attacks of headache pain --------------------------------------- a. Migraine / Non-Migraine- Does the Veteran have characteristic prostrating attacks of migraine / non-migraine headache pain? [ ] Yes [X] No 5. Other pertinent physical findings, complications, conditions, signs and/or symptoms ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- a. Does the Veteran have any scars (surgical or otherwise) related to any conditions or to the treatment of any conditions listed in the Diagnosis section above? [ ] Yes [X] No b. Does the Veteran have any other pertinent physical findings, complications, conditions, signs and/or symptoms related to any conditions listed in the Diagnosis section above? [ ] Yes [X] No 6. Diagnostic testing --------------------- Are there any other significant diagnostic test findings and/or results? [ ] Yes [X] No 7. Functional impact -------------------- Does the Veteran's headache condition impact his or her ability to work? [X] Yes [ ] No If yes, describe the impact of the Veteran's headache condition, providing one or more examples: Increased absenteeism. 8. Remarks, if any: ------------------- No RESTATEMENT OF REQUESTED OPINION: a. Opinion from general remarks: Does the Veteran have a diagnosis headaches that is at least as likely as not (50 percent or greater probability) incurred in or caused by the deployment to Southwest Asia during service? b. Indicate type of exam for which opinion has been requested: Headaches TYPE OF MEDICAL OPINION PROVIDED: [ MEDICAL OPINION FOR DIRECT SERVICE CONNECTION ] a. The condition claimed was at least as likely as not (50% or greater probability) incurred in or caused by the claimed in-service injury, event or illness. c. Rationale: 1. The Veteran states that he developed headaches during deployment in Southwest Asia in 1991. He continued to have chronic headaches over the years, even to this day. He is competent and credible to report his symptoms. 2. Today's evaluation finds that he has a diagnosis of tension headaches, which had its onset during deployment to Southwest Asia in service.