ptsd The Fight Is On!

[OIF 03]

I just received word that all three of my claims were denied for various reasons given. I was what I thought was a combat veteran in Baghdad in 03 to 04, but according to the VA none of that matters. I had a claim for PTSD, tinitus, and back pain all of which were denied. I am in complete shock. On the PTSD claim they stated that several factors led to there decision, all of which I hope someone reading this can help me on.

1. They said that because I was treated for depression in my life prior to my depolyment, they can't say that a stressor occured in Combat

2. They say that they have never received any records from a private shrink that I have been going to since 2004, which is BS because my VA rep faxed it to them

3. They say that my statements of combat action were vague and they are unable to corroborate my stories they can't accept them as factual.