[Filling Out 21-674]

I think you have to give us more info to get an adequate response.

[Members Opinion Needed!]

I'm in a somewhat similar situation and I filed. Based on the info you have I would file.

[Ssdi Hearing In 8 Days, Uggggggg]

Thanks Pete992.

[What Does This Mean? Ptsd?]

It definitely sounds like you should get treatment, whether you should file since you're already 100% P&T I'll leave to the experts.

[The "oth" Newbie: Finally, I Have A Voice To Give And Get Help.]

OK the good news as you know is you can receive free counseling and treatment for STD's even as an OTH veteran if the VA determines you experienced an MST.

the bad news you have to show that the MST assault so affected you that you were willing to carry out a serious criminal act.

bad news 2 is convincing the VA that you as a man could have been a victim of MST by a woman. If she as an NCO coerced you into sex using her authority you have a chance, but a straight up sexual assault is very difficult to prove as a male.

you also need to show the PTSD is related to the MST not your legal problems.

Good luck, you have an uphill battle.

[Mst In The Stockade]

The rules have changed recently on MST. If you were active or guard/reserve and the MST was committed by a member of the Military you should qualify. However if you did not report the incident at the time there must be "Markers" to prove the MST occured and that it affected you. I would contact Protect our Defenders or Vet Wow to get more informed.

I know someone who was just denied MST because she lacked credible markers or evidence.

[Smc-K]

I'm going through the process of qualifying for smc (k) right now.

[Ptsd And Ibs]

I just filed for herd/ibs secondary to PTSD even though I'm 100%. I was advised to do so by a state Val rep. I know this may put me up for a review of my PTSD as well but he said it was the smart thing to do.

Herd=gerd

[Ptsd, Chronic, Severe]

No rating yet from VA?

[Varicose Veins]

What is HTN Service-Connection?

[Health Benefits Denied?]

It is true that only service-connected veterans may receive VA healthcare if you served less than 2 years. Establishing service-connection for Gulf War Syndrome or some other issue is necessary for you. I assume you recieved a general discharge under honorable conditions?

[Ptsd Review]

Since you've graduated what kind of job have you found? Doing well academically does not guarantee a successful job/career.

[Do I Qualify]

I always recommend people applying for SSDI watch the YouTube videos by zjonathan Ginsberg and Anthony Reeves they are very informative videos.

[I Finally Happened!]

Congratulations

[Pathetic, And She Is Still Employed]

Firefighters and cops tell gruesome jokes to deal with the stress of their jobs but a social worker should no better especially sending this in email form

[Preperation For Decision Phase]

Keep us updated.

[Meds For Ptsd,need Help?]

Klonopin

[Claim Closed And Ab8 Letter Says 100%]

Congratulations. Take a week to think about your options on the additional claims.

[Property Tax Exemption, Do You Need To Be Pt Or Just 100%?]

In New Mexico the law says just100%, but the New Mexico Department of Veteran Services told me you need to be P and T.

[Retired Af Msgt New Member]

Welcome and congratulations on your retirement.

[Meds For Ptsd,need Help?]

All I can recommend is do your own research. You can become a strong self advocate by going through the internet and being able to tell the psychiatrist what side effects you are concerned about.

[Clothing Allowance]

I would look it up online. Do you file for the clothing allowance like a regular claim for compensation?

[Rating?]

Congrats but you're tore up from head to toe. Take care of yourself.

[Ptsd Exam Anyone Know What I Would Get Thanks]

Congratulations. Do you think you'll get any retro?

[C&p Mdd Increase]

Maybe a 70 with the hospitalizations.