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I fortunately discovered this forum a couple of weeks ago. I am new to the whole VA process. I am a 60 y.o Vietnam combat veteran and filed a claim for PTSD last fall. I retired from work about 3 years ago and haven't worked since. I had my C&P exam for PTSD on Feb. 5th and received a call a few days later to come back to the VA. I went back Wednesday (Feb. 20th) and saw the psychiatrist. He prescribed a couple of medicines.
While at the hospital I asked for and received a copy of the C&P results for the PTSD exam. I wanted to share some of the results and see if some of the veterans of these types of claims would comment as to my prospects with the raters.
"PTSD onset is early, duration is chronic,typical frequency is daily, and intensity is severe".
DIAGNOSIS: "A Differential Diagnosis is warranted by the presence of other discrete symptom sets. The other disorders are secondary to PTSD. Alcohol abuse or dependence is not contributory to the observed diagnoses since it is likely an effort to self medicate."
Diagnostic Status: "PTSD, Chronic. Depressive Disorder NOS. Alcohol Abuse."
AXIS II: 301.9 Personality Disorder NOS with Schizoid, Avoidant
and Negativistic Traits.
AXIS III: See Medical Chart
AXIS IV: Unemployed, inadequate social support, family discord, reminders
of combat.
AXIS V: 45 serious symptoms with a few major impairments.
Discussion of GAF: Suicidal/homicidal ideation, panic, no close friends, conflicts with peers
and family.
Capacity/Competency to managge financial affairs: The veteran is competent to handle their own
funds.
Other Opinion: As requested by the board, it is the opinion of this examiner that the veteran's observed symptoms are more likely than not a result of events experienced during his active duty military experience.
Integrated Clinical Summary: Loss of adaptability (job, school, self-care, health, family, friends, and recreation): The veteran lost the ability to work, interact appropriately with family and friends and enjoy recreational activities.
-Linkage between PTSD and loss of adaptability: The veteran lost the ability to form close relationships.
-Effects of other disorders on adaptability: The other disorders are interactive and cannot be separated from PTSD.
- Pre-trauma risk factors: None
- Prognosis: Guarded
- Competency: The veteran is able to handle his finances.
- Recommendations: The veteran needs PTSD specific medication and cognitive behavioral therapy to desensitize past, and reduce automatic negative thoughts.
I'm not sure what any of this means but it is obvious I have some issues to deal with that I have put off for a long time. Could anyone venture a guess as to how my disability will be rated (if at all)? Should I wait for a rating before considering a claim for SSD?
I do want to say this. I know many, if not everyone, have had some bad experiences dealing with the VA. I am sure it is inevitable for me as well but I could not have been more satisfied with the PTSD examiner. He was observant, compassionate and seemed very competent to me.. As many of you know, these are not easy issues to discuss. Thanks in advance for any opinions.
80% SC, 100% TDIU
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