ptsd Sample Stress Letters?

[Guest Maddie]

Hi

I am helping a Vietnam Vet with his PTSD claim (new). Can anyone give me some samples of some stressor letters so I give him some pointers on how to write an appropriate letter?

Any other pointers for him would be appreciated too.

Does the VA have some new very long form they make vets fill out? 21-256? Is this new requirement? I don't remember filling it out myself when I had my SC claim.

Thanks.

[Wings]

As I tell everyone, get a private doctor (or 2) and get some IMOs. If you let the VA handle your claim from VA doctor to RO you will be starting off on the defensive. Be offensive and have your ammunition ready when you file your claim. Also, a private doctor will be more willing to diagnos you with PTSD related to combat then a VA doc will.

Before submitting my claim for PTSD, I had 3 diagnoses from private parties: County Mental Health Dept., Social Worker and my local M.D. The VA C&P Examiner had all three documents before her exam. ~Wings