ptsd I Wonder If The Psychiatrist Will Sign This

[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 March 11, 2009 by carlie

[carlie]

Pete,

Thanks - we are looking forward to him picking up the

Psychiatrist Vista entry sometime next week.

Whatever the Psychiatrist writes - I will try to scan it and post it here

so everyone will know the outcome of this.

John999,

That's just what I am talking about -

if the Medical Evidence is of record -

then all the doctor's that tell their patient's I'm here for you -

in my opinion - should not even hesitate in the slightest

to crank out a damned letter in support.

carlie

[MikeR]

Looks good to me.

[Maurice]

Hello could you get me the form number for applying for SC'ed for a secondary condition.

[rentalguy1]

Hello could you get me the form number for applying for SC'ed for a secondary condition.

VA Form 21-4138

I also have written some instructions on filling out this form HERE.

[luvHIM]

Carlie, I'm glad for your friend that things look positive.

Purple, I just want to ditto Carlie on the matter of how "lucky" you obviously were in getting your claim granted...compared to many on this site. Although it appears that my PTSD/MST claim will be granted based on the evidence of record...my other claims have taken 6 years for the VARO to grant. I don't know what your physical disabilities are...but I know I wish it had been as easy for me as it was for you.

[Maurice]

Thanks you my veteran friend for the VA form.