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carlie
A buddy of mine just left here for his Psyc appointment.
His counselor, a MSW at the Vet Center has written him
a bang up letter of support we will be submitting soon.
All he has so far from his Psychiatrist is Progress Note's in his
Medical records.
I asked him several times if he is very comfortable with his
Psyc doc and he said he is very much so and that this Psyc always
tells him, "If I can help you any just let me know".
Well I went through all of the Psyc's notes, the Vet Center, MSW notes
and Medical records and came up with this letter (2 copies) for him to take
to the Psyc today.
I told him to ask the Psyc to read it and
1) if he agreed with it ask him if he will sign it and keep a copy for himself
to enter into the progress notes from today
OR
2) keep both copies - tweak it to his liking - and provide, at their next appointment
something that would be supportive in helping with getting his claim granted.
Now, I was not shy in writing this letter - this will show us if this Psyc really
means what he says.
11 March 2009
In regards to:
Full Name
SS # XXX-XX-XXXX
DOB: XX/XX/XXXX
Address : XXXX - XX Ave. XX.
XXXXXX,Fl. XXXXX
To Whom It May Concern:
As the provider for mental health care for this veteran, it is my medical opinion that this veterans Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and comorbid Depression(DC 9411, 9434) is more likely than not,a direct result of his two tour's of combat in The Republic of Vietnam.
This veteran often engaged in combat with the enemy as evidenced by his Military records and by his Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of 16F10 Lt AD Arty Crmn (Light Air Defense Artillery Crewman).
This veteran was frequently in fear of his life during combat resulting in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with comorbid depression, of which he continues to recieve counseling, treatment and medications for.
This veteran continually presents with a flattened affect, has difficulty understanding complex commands; show's objective symptoms of impairment of short- and long-term memory, has a definite decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks,shows all symptoms of depressed mood, anxiety, suspiciousness, and has difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships.
In my Medical Opinion the veterans Mental Health Disabilities would preclude him from any form of substantial gainful employment on any regular basis. I feel this veterans disabling Mental Health Conditionis static in nature.
con't p.2 - Full Name - SS# XXX-XX-XXXX
AXIS I : 309.81 PTSD, Chronic
AXIS II : Deferred
AXIS III : See medical problem list.
AXIV IV : Comorbid depression, dealing with posttraumatic stress disorder.
AXIS V : Global assessment functioning 60
MEDICAL PROBLEMS :
1. Digenerative Joint Disease
2. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
3. Shoulder
4. Skin
5. Left foot
Thank you for assisting our Veterans.
Sincerely,
XXXX XXXXX - Psychiatry MD
Edited by carlieCarlie passed away in November 2015 she is missed.
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