[Ptsd Claim Advice !]

New to the board, did a short intro on introductions forum.

Just received a copy of my c&p Thursday. My questions are ,how strong is my case and is there anything else i should do or be on the lookout for.Do they rate based on this c&p for just PTSD

or do they rate for PTSD and the other listed disorders. What could somebody possibly expect

as a rating for this.

AXIS 1 PTSD , CHRONIC , SEVERE . MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER,RECURRENT,SEVERE WITHOUT PSYCHOTIC FEATURES, PANIC DISORDER WITH AGORAPHOBIA , ALCOHOL ABUSE DISORDER

It is clear that alcohol abuse and depression are secondary to PTSD and evidence of poor coping

style.

AXIS II NO DIAGNOSIS

AXIS III AS ABOVE

AXIS IV EXPOSURE TO COMBAT, INADEQUATE SOCIAL SUPPORT,CHRONIC PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS , MARITAL STRAIN , CHRONIC SUICIDAL IDEATION, POOR IMPULSE CONTROL,

DIFFICULTY IN ESTABLISHNG AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE WORK AND PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS.

AXIS V GAF SCORE 45 TIME FRAME : CURRENT FUNCTIONING

Just started this battle in July, so i know i'm in for a long hump.So i'm just getting all my ducks in a row. Any advice or comments greatly appreciated. One day i can hopefully pass on some good skinny to a newbee.

Thanks SGT

[Newbie Here]

Thought i would introduce myself, before i start asking questions. I'm SGT SANDMAN i'm 40 yrs old ,

did 8 yrs in the USMC. Was deployed to the first Gulf War and Bangladesh Tsunami cleannup.

I was an LAV TOW MISSLE MAN. My stressor has been conceded by having the CAR and having been awarded a combat promotion from E-3 to E-4 in the field from BGeneral Rowe commander of 5th MARINES.I have just started this hump after many years of denial.Have had my C & P and have received a copy of it,being sent to rater next .Will post details of my claim in the claims area. Thank you to everyone in advance, hopefully someday i can return the good advice.

Semper Fi , Sgt Sandman