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I wanted to followup on this I need up with a 70% rating for PTSD
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just wanted to follow up on this I ended up with 70% PTSD
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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
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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
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good question same situation following this one
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2 hours ago, pete992 said:
Gulf War Veterans who meet the criteria below do not need to prove a connection between their military service and illnesses in order to receive VA disability compensation.
VA presumes certain chronic, unexplained symptoms existing for 6 months or more are related to Gulf War service without regard to cause. These "presumptive" illnesses must have appeared during active duty in the Southwest Asia theater of military operations or by December 31, 2016, and be at least 10 percent disabling. These illnesses include:
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, a condition of long-term and severe fatigue that is not relieved by rest and is not directly caused by other conditions.
Fibromyalgia, a condition characterized by widespread muscle pain. Other symptoms may include insomnia, morning stiffness, headache, and memory problems.
Functional gastrointestinal disorders, a group of conditions marked by chronic or recurrent symptoms related to any part of the gastrointestinal tract. Functional condition refers to an abnormal function of an organ, without a structural alteration in the tissues. Examples include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional dyspepsia, and functional abdominal pain syndrome.
Undiagnosed illnesses with symptoms that may include but are not limited to: abnormal weight loss, fatigue, cardiovascular disease, muscle and joint pain, headache, menstrual disorders, neurological and psychological problems, skin conditions, respiratory disorders, and sleep disturbances - See more at: http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/gulfwar/medically-unexplained-illness.asp#sthash.EZ8YEQw5.dpuf
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?
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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.
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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
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4 hours ago, Buck52 said:
I would think its a good exam and the Dr was favorable to you, was this Dr Gordon? physiatrist from
from QTC in Euless Tx?
I just seen her yesterday, but she never commented on my claim rather or not favorable or not?
she said I didn't need to tell her about my stressors , she said read them in my records & did not want to put me through all that , I said thank you.
but I like her and the way she conducted the exam, my exam was about 75 Minutes
guess we'll both find out in about a month or two.
good Luck Buddy
...............Buck
No its was a Doc out of NC
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3 hours ago, ArNG11 said:
willidx4 take it as good sign. I will let you know the VA will shop for drs to try to deny your case. But if you have strong evidence I would not worry until there is a reason to. I would suggest you do not worry about that for now. You can't really do anything about it until a decision is rendered.
I would look at this as a positive sign. If you want to concentrate on something, concentrate on the fact that the Dr stated she "would recommend an increase". That is good news!
Thats good advice man
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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.
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On January 14, 2016 at 11:21 AM, Buck52 said:
This maybe a rather silly or off question?...I know that some medication taken for PTSD can and will cause ED, And that Sleep A is a cause from PTSD/ OSA..how can they till if you have ED? Do you just tell your Dr or is there a test for ED?
OR if you file secondary to these condition from PTSD would need a vet need Specialist Dr to mention that they are likely as not caused by the veterans PTSD?
...Buck
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
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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
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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.
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That is Great news. You apparently filed a claim for PTSD, that was denied prior to the 2010 PTSD regs?
If so, those past diagnoses might have a bearing on trying to get a better EED.
"I have been diagnosed by three different private Psychiatrist since 2005, and treated for PTSD at a VET center and the VA ignored all of those diagnoses."
What did you mean by 'ignored"? and what EED did they give you?
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.
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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
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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
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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
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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 [ ] NoIf yes, describe treatment (list only those medications used for the
diagnosed condition):
sumatriptan
3. Symptoms
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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
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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
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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
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Are there any other significant diagnostic test findings and/or results?
[ ] Yes [X] No
7. Functional impact
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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:
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NoRESTATEMENT 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.
QTC EXAM PTSD Increase
in PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Claims
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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.