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Anyone, I am so nervous and need help,

When I received the SSOC from the AMC the first thing, I noticed the

rater kept repeating.

Dr. Payne "alleges" he is treating this veteran for " anxiety".

With Dr. Smith's records, it is quite clear and has always been

clear, Dr. Payne started seeing me for treatment in 1979.

Dr. Smith treated me for Anxiety from 1965 - 1979

I know that he is a Board Certified Internist, but after 30 years, I

am sure he has enough sense to know what he is treating me for.

How do I have the Forsenic Psychiatrist address this?

Even the dumb quack psychiatrist at the VAMC gave me an AXIS 1 of

"Anxiety".

She placed the " Personality not otherwise specifed with the

borderline, dependent and histroian traits in AXIS 11.

Doesn't he need to address this statement by the Rater.

Thanks and always Appreciate,

Betty

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Anyone, I am so nervous and need help,

When I received the SSOC from the AMC the first thing, I noticed the

rater kept repeating.

Dr. Payne "alleges" he is treating this veteran for " anxiety".

With Dr. Smith's records, it is quite clear and has always been

clear, Dr. Payne started seeing me for treatment in 1979.

Dr. Smith treated me for Anxiety from 1965 - 1979

I know that he is a Board Certified Internist, but after 30 years, I

am sure he has enough sense to know what he is treating me for.

How do I have the Forsenic Psychiatrist address this?

Even the dumb quack psychiatrist at the VAMC gave me an AXIS 1 of

"Anxiety".

She placed the " Personality not otherwise specifed with the

borderline, dependent and histroian traits in AXIS 11.

Doesn't he need to address this statement by the Rater.

Thanks and always Appreciate,

Betty

Betty

I have heard that the ssoc gives hints as to what the VA wants to get a claim approved.

In your case, I see very few hints, I would ask the doctor on Friday to address this statement.

Have a great trip to DC

If ya get a chance, go to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, I had a great time there.

Paul

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Betty

I have heard that the ssoc gives hints as to what the VA wants to get a claim approved.

In your case, I see very few hints, I would ask the doctor on Friday to address this statement.

Have a great trip to DC

If ya get a chance, go to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, I had a great time there.

Paul

Paul,

My SSOC is written with so much stupidity. I don't who the rater was,

but must not have much experience or too much?

I will probably to pass out somewhere.

Thanks so much for sending me the quilt info.

I may look for me something like that while I am there.

My, oh, my, how this claim has went for the last 7 years.

This doc has to end it for me.

Thanks so much,

Always,

Betty

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Did the remand state he treated you for anxiety?

GRADUATE ! Nov 2nd 2007 American Military University !

When thousands of Americans faced annihilation in the 1800s Chief

Osceola's response to his people, the Seminoles, was

simply "They(the US Army)have guns, but so do we."

Sameo to us -They (VA) have 38 CFR ,38 USC, and M21-1- but so do we.

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Did the remand state he treated you for anxiety?

Berta,

The remand states yes he treated me for anxiety.

The SSOC from the AMC states -

04-28-2006: Letters from Dr. Payne alleges that the veteran has been prescribed anti-depressants since 1967 and confirms he is not a psychiatrist.

06-28-2006: Rev. B.O.B alleges he counseled the veteran

06 -29-2006: Letter from claimant received. The veteran contends that private psychiatrist Dr. K. was incompentent at the time he treated her.

( I didn't say he was, I wrote to the Board of Licensee and sent the AMC the copies sent to me by the Commonwealth of Virginia, declaring him a danger to his patients, and his turning over his license)

10-11-2007 : Letter from Dr P alleging that he has treated the veteran for " chronic anxiety" disorder since 1979.

Treatment records from 1965 - 1979 illegible.

I took all those medical records to Dr. Smith and he has written a letter which I posted on line as to what his records say.

Remand:

The Board notes the available record includes both positive

and negative evidence as to service incurrence. The record

clearly reflects that the veteran has received extensive

medical treatment for a variety of disorders since the late

1960s. During this time, she was prescribed medication for

anxiety. The private medical records on file do not reflect

that any formal psychiatric evaluation was conducted, or that

she was referred for evaluation and treatment by a

psychiatric specialist, other than possibly a Dr. Kibbe, whom

the veteran identifies as a psychiatrist. None of Dr.

Kibbe's records link the onset of psychiatric symptoms

present in the mid 1970s to military service, and in fact,

state that the veteran had no problems with her nerves in

service.

I knew right then and there, there was something wrong, as I would never tell any doctor that I was not nervous in service. So, I wrote to the Commonwealth of Virignia Board of Licensee.

In correspondence dated in April 2004 the veteran's private

internist, M.P. M.D., stated his opinion that the veteran's

anxiety/depression had their origin during her military

service. However, none of Dr. P.'s treatment records,

compiled over many years, reflect any references whatsoever

to military service, or events which the veteran asserts

occurred therein, which she claims led to the development of

her psychiatric disability. It would be helpful if Dr. P.

would provide the basis for his opinion linking the onset of

the veteran's psychiatric disability to service, and whether

he has any specialized training or expertise in the field of

psychiatric illness.

Dr. P can't state he is a Psychiatrist when he is not, but after 30 years, believe me he knows his Mental Illness and how to treat and diagnose.

In contrast to Dr. P.'s opinion, and that of a VA

psychologist in an October 2004 report, a board of two VA

staff psychiatrists found that the veteran's symptoms were

primarily consistent with a personality disorder and that it

did not appear she developed a chronic psychiatric disability

while on active duty. It was noted there was no record of

ongoing anxiety or nervousness documented during active

service.

This statement is taken straight from Dr. L. L examination. It is also noted in service of my treatment and nervousness, by Dr. F. D. Jones and Dr. G. McMahon and Dr. Campion.

The veteran subsequently submitted additional evidence in

support of her claim including correspondence dated in May

2005 from B.C.C., M.D., in essence, recalling his having

treated her in February 1964 and prescribing medication for

anxiety. In correspondence dated in January 2006, Dr. P.

disputed the April 2005 opinion as to the veteran's having a

personality disorder.

Finally, submitted was a statement from a pastor, Reverend

B.O.B. who reported having counseled the veteran during the

period from 1965 to 1978, at which time she relayed some of

the events in service on which she bases the development of

her psychiatric illness, specifically the "near drowning"

incidents, and "abuse" directed at her by physicians.

Obtaining a copy of these counseling records would be

beneficial in adjudicating the veteran's claim.

Thanks Berta, Sure hope this makes sense.

Always Appreciate,

Betty

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I would bring the remand too if I were you Josephne- because of how it states that as to Dr. P.

GRADUATE ! Nov 2nd 2007 American Military University !

When thousands of Americans faced annihilation in the 1800s Chief

Osceola's response to his people, the Seminoles, was

simply "They(the US Army)have guns, but so do we."

Sameo to us -They (VA) have 38 CFR ,38 USC, and M21-1- but so do we.

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I would bring the remand too if I were you Josephne- because of how it states that as to Dr. P.

Berta,

I sent Dr. Crowley copies of the remand all SOC and all SSOC and the

one from the SSOC from the AMC.

Copy of the Pension and its' denial due to excessive income.

I sent him all treatment records from 1965- date, all letters by each

doctor.

Gave him the personal telephone number of Dr. Campion, Smith and

Payne.

Both C&P's and the rebuttal and the letter from Dr. Lemon Director of

the VAMC over that last C&P.

All Personnel Records.

Letter by Pastor B.

Buddy letter that everyone but Dr. Muller is ignoring.

I took each and placed into separate manilla enveloped and typed a

label for each.

This way he will not have a pile of papers to look at.

I even sent him the picture of me, that my mother kept for years, of

my enlistment into service.

I sent him everything, but my kitchen stove.

I am most anxious to meet with him.

Thanks a bunch, Berta,

Always,

Betty

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