Leap Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 (edited) I would like to thank Everyone for their help getting me through this "Initial" Compensation Claim. I seperated from the Air Force in May of 2005 and started this process in August 2005. I have a couple of questions for all of you "Veterans!" I filed for the following: Migraines, Skin Problems/Pscorasis, Alopecia Areata, Depression, and Sleep Disturbances/Sleep Apnea Here is my Decision - - - 30% Migraines 30% Alopecia Areata 10% Undifferentiated Somatoform Disorder 0% Sleep Disturbances/Sleep Apnea *** I have a sleep study in August/VA *** Total - 60% SC 1 June 2005 I understand why I received 0% for the Sleep. Would they combine the Alopecia & Psorasis together since they are both Skin Disorders??? Also concerning the Major Depressive Disorder... the 10% USD is what the C%P Doc evaluated me with. There is a problem with this. I recently obtained my C&P Exam notes from the Doctor who evaluated me for Depression C&P... first let me say the Exam lasted less than 15 minutes! Secondly, there are statements in his report that I DID NOT SAY. My feeling after I left is that he based his evaluation/diagnosis on my appearance. I have been diagnosed with PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder my Military, Civilian and VA Doctors... WHAT SHOULD I DO??? Should I request a re-evaluation??? I have the same diagnosis from 4 Doctors (2 of them work in the Dallas Medical Center) stating I have PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder. I continue in my current treatment at the Dallas VA Medical Center. The C&P Doctor totally says the opposite and he is the one that counts!!! The Disorder he says I have is... well type it in Google and see for yourself, I cant explain it and it only makes me upset to read what he says about me!!! Also... I started using drugs after returning home from Afghanistan... I was Command Directed to pee and tested positive. I honestly dont know why I used the drug (Crack Cocaine). I guess I was using it to escape... The drug use is coded on my DD FM 214 and I did receive a Honorable Discharge. Can I put the Drug use as a Secondary to the Depression/PTSD??? Any and ALL advice will be greatly appreciated - Thanks for letting me "vent!" That C&P Doctor who evaluated me for Depression really pissed me off God Bless you ALL!!! Jason Edited February 15, 2006 by Leap USAF Security Forces - SOCOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Testvet Posted February 15, 2006 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted February 15, 2006 File a NOD on that issue, and state you are filing for PTSD not USD so you are confused by their award, as long as you have a shrink;s diagnosis of PTSD you can do this, did you get and keep copies of your treatment records, no you can;t claim drug usage to the VA but is is related to PTSD, most people with PTSD have addiction problems, booze, tobacco and yes even illegal drugs (heaven forbid) but they can't pay you for willful miscoduct, but on the other hand it does help establish how far your behavior has changed by your PTSD. Get the subject back to PTSD not USD, 100% SC P&T PTSD 100% CAD 10% Hypertension and A&A = SMC L, SSD a disabled American veteran certified lol "A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Pete53 Posted February 15, 2006 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted February 15, 2006 Seems to me that you should focus on nullifying that bad C&P. Since you are already diagnosed with PTSD within one year of seperation be sure and appeal and quote your diagnosis of PTSD. Don't give up. Veterans deserve real choice for their health care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jstacy Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Leap, Are you using a CPAP machine at night for the sleep apnea? If you are, then the percentage is low balled and should be allot higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leap Posted February 16, 2006 Author Share Posted February 16, 2006 I have not had a sleep study and do not use the machine... my wife (who is a RN, thank the Lord) started noticing problems I was experiencing while I slept... So I requested a sleep study through the VA to diagnosis this. I currently take Trazadone for my sleep problems. USAF Security Forces - SOCOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leap Posted February 16, 2006 Author Share Posted February 16, 2006 Also... Should I appeal the Migraine & Skin Problems %%% or focus on the PTSD w/ Depression? If anyone has had success with this, please help!!! USAF Security Forces - SOCOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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