ptsd Rated 0% Ptsd

[Doc John]

Hey y'all,

I am on my second VA decision for PTSD and MDD since April. The C&P in March said I have major depression " which more likely than not began during my service" as an EMT and Navy 8404 Field Medical Tech at Okinawa and Camp Pendleton in the early 1970's.

Right after my DRO hearing (where I got the 0%) my VSR filed a new claim (VAFORM 21-4138) for

Panic Aattacks ,Anxiety, MDD, and Depression. I wonder if I get a new claim iniation date that will start the clock again?

Will I still have my SC for the PTSD dated April 2005 if it is not on the new appeal form?

At this point I have made an appointment for an IMO with an ex-VA psychiatrist to get a letter to rebutt the 0% SC rating the DRO gave me. (Thanks to john999)

I am considering an attorney and thought one of the other hadit members might know a pro bono or dirt cheap lawyer who is familiar with VA comp appeals in the St.Petersburg/Tampa, Florida area.

I have spoken to one Atty who wants 20% of any settlement. Is that reasonable?

How would he get paid, by me or VA?

I feel like Josephine- like "I just want to go for it".

Thanks, Doc John

[Doc John]

HEY,

Get your 2nd chance and tell the TRUTH. If your suffering from PTSD and Major Depression, you most likely have suicide thoughts. Tell the truth. I was in denial to it for years and years.

Tell the truth and you will get your just rating.

Lately, I have come to that same conclusion. By denying or avoiding the whole story, I have prolonged the process and caused myself more grief...

Thanks Doc John

p.s. my brother was a corpsman on the Repose in 1968/1969, got COG/RVN/PH. Died last year at 59. SC100% for PTSD + AO lung cancer.