ptsd Ptsd Imo Letter

[SFCTRUCKDRIVER]

ok,

hope this is the right way to do this.

for the more knowledgable of you on here, please give your opinion of this letter:

To whom it may concern,

This letter is written at the request of Mr..... who has been under treatment at this clinic since.....

Mr..... is being treated for PTSD and panic disorder with agoraphobia. This has been related to his services and combat experiences. He is currently being prescribed medication as well as pyschotherapy to help with these anxiety and mood issues.

At this point in the treatment, Mr... medications are being adjusted as this severe anxiety is limiting and interferes with his daily functioning.

call em at this number.....

The Dr is a licensed Pyschiatrist and has all those letters besides his name LOL

well,

is this a good or bad letter?

thanks

[simple fly]

it's a terrible letter if you want an imo.the va is smart enough to know that this is not even close to professional worded letter.

you need a doctor to write it,,,not you writing it.that's why it's called independent medical opinion.

[SFCTRUCKDRIVER]

thanks for your opinion,

I will tell the Dr he can't write.

I didnt write it, but the Dr said he never wrote one and would rewrite it with any needed improvement,that is why I wrote on here what he wrote on the letter. I know what an IMO is, dont need a funny remark like the one you posted saying that LOL

any input on how to improve it would be appreciated.

[rentalguy1]

don't get in a rush. It needs a few minor tweaks, and then it will be good to go. get a copy of your SMR's and have the doc view them. Then he needs to state in the letter that he viewed them, along with the stressor material. He should also state is qualifications in the letter. He also needs to plainly state exactly how he came to the diagnosis of PTSD. Have him include the symptoms that line up with the four DSM-IV criteria. Lastly, he needs to use VA language in making the nexus. This is the phrase you want to see, "It is at least as likely as not that Mr. ____'s current diagnosis of PTSD is due to his combat experiences in Iraq."

[Wings]

thanks for your opinion,

I will tell the Dr he can't write.

I didnt write it, but the Dr said he never wrote one and would rewrite it with any needed improvement,that is why I wrote on here what he wrote on the letter. I know what an IMO is, dont need a funny remark like the one you posted saying that LOL

any input on how to improve it would be appreciated.

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Kick the post a couple times more, someone will chime in with an example. I'm tired and going to bed zzzzzzzzz ~Wings

[Stretch]

Another good point is if you are employable or unemployable. Social Security docs would be important if you are disabled.

[simple fly]

thanks for your opinion,

I will tell the Dr he can't write.

I didnt write it, but the Dr said he never wrote one and would rewrite it with any needed improvement,that is why I wrote on here what he wrote on the letter. I know what an IMO is, dont need a funny remark like the one you posted saying that LOL

any input on how to improve it would be appreciated.

i didn't make a funny comment and i don't say lol after everytime i make a comment.there is nothing funny about ptsd or any service comp matter. everytime you post about ptsd you say..lol..how can we take you serious ? you asked for an opinion and i gave one ,as will many.if you want help,don't fire back,we are not the enemy and never will you see me say lol when talking about my ptsd or any other vets ptsd.in 35 years i've never had a reason to laugh about the things i live.

now with that said,your attempt at an imo is weak,it has no substance.if that is the best that your doc is willing to do,you sir are getting shafted. a five line imo will get you nothing.if it cost you money,demand a refund.

my private doc alone wrote a 20 pager from my smr's alone and i was turned down,but i'm still trying after 35 years and i will be the last to write a funny comment about yours.

Edited February 3, 2009 by simple fly