ptsd Ptsd C&p Question

[MikeR]

Hello. My name is Mike and I am a 50% disabled vet for my Arm and back. I have a claim at the BVA that was remanded 3 years ago from them for PTSD and my ankle. I had surgery on the ankle 2 years ago as I could no longer wait on the VA to help me with it and I was lucky enough to find a good doctor whom was able to correct the ankle, and make the injury tolerable. I had a C&P on the ankle and I told the doctor there what was wrong and the fact that I had the surgery. He seemed to be leading me with questions as I have a nice scar and lack of feeling, and some awkward pain. The achilles tendon had been torn and resewed back together, and a bone tumor was removed on the back of the ankle. If that keeps me from compensation then so be it, I think being better is better. Also I have a PTSD claim that dates back to June 1998. In 1998 the VA doc said I had PTSD and the Cleveland VARO denied me, I appealed, denied, Appealed to BVA and they remanded in 2005. Did the stressor letter, and sent more info including letter from a co-worker, and copies of awards, and letters from private psychologists. I have had failed marriages, and live alone, and don't like crowds and need routine. I have anger for no reason,and little triggers make me appear nuts. I had another VA C&P exam on October 3, 2008 with the VA Psych. He took his time with me and gave me a GAF of 45. He diagnosed me with PTSD & Depression, have copy of exam. He told me I needed medication. Which I mentioned to my GP and she prescribed me a couple of meds that seem to be helping. I have had a lot of shame over this in the past, and I know this is not curable.

My claim is with the BVA and my stressors are combat and non-combat(Law Enforcement) active duty. If the BVA does not have proof of my stressors, why did they have the C&P exam? That was a specific order in the remand? If anyone can help me I would appreciate it. Thank you.

[George Patton]

Hi, I have applied for PTSD and having no luck with finding records. Now they say no records exist. My son died and they say he does not exist but yet I have his death certificate that states military jurisdiction brought him here from Germany. So figure this one out. And my ex-husband is spending time at Ft. Leavenworth but he does not exist either they say. But yet I have all the parole papers sent to me from Ft. Leavenworth. Now, I know paperwork can get lost, but come on. Do you know of anyone having the same problems.

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If you have appled for PTSD and the VA is unable to locate your records, you will have a difficult time proving your claim--it also depends on the type of PTSD you are claiming. If you have private records that show a diagnosis or treatment of PTSD during service that will help. You will need buddy statements, military medical personnel, etc.--people who were aware of your condition in service.

[peb1]

Mike- unless you have the PH or the CAR on your DD14-the VA is supposed to verify your stressors via the JSRRC (Joint Services Records Research Center)

JSRRC uses your buddy statements and your own statements to verify the stressful events that caused your PTSD.

I dont know if the PTSD questionnaire has changed much but my husband had to state dates and incidents by month. He also had wall printouts of his buddy who died in an explosion and also had names of other Marines whose deaths he witnessed first hand and who the JSRRC could verify died in the same ops he was in -same time, same place. One of his main stressors made national news here in the states and the firefights etc he was in were easily verified by checking movement of his unit in Vietnam and USMC After Action reports for 1st Mar 1st Div Amphibious Tracker Battalion.

Did the remand confirm that JSRRC had confirmed your stressors?

IAM GOING THROUGH THE SAME THING,,, WAITING ON RECORDS TO PROVE STRESSOR ,,, cAN WE REQUEST ARE OWN COPY FROM (JSRRC) AND IF YOU CALL THEM WILL THEY TELL YOU IF THEY SENT A COPY TO THE R.O. THANKS........ PATRICK....

[MikeR]

IAM GOING THROUGH THE SAME THING,,, WAITING ON RECORDS TO PROVE STRESSOR ,,, cAN WE REQUEST ARE OWN COPY FROM (JSRRC) AND IF YOU CALL THEM WILL THEY TELL YOU IF THEY SENT A COPY TO THE R.O. THANKS........ PATRICK....

I wouldn't see why not. My C-file is with the BVA because of appeals and remand, and I think that they tend to do a better job. This is my opinion only. I have had this claim since June of 1998. I reviewed my C&P from the psychologist at the VA and he did mention that I was seen twice on Active duty for depressive disorder and Suicidal Ideation. I don't know if that helps, also I had Combat Stressors and non-combat stressors and my non-combat stressors are still unresolved on the remand, and since I provided copies of my own documentation and my story has not changed in over 10 years to give me the benefit of the doubt. So I will have to wait and see what the BVA does with that.