Hospitalized Again....diagnosis For Conversion Disorder

[Cherie33]

Hi All,

I have been having a hard time dealing with my disabilities, now yet another symptom. I began having pseudo-seizures again and this time it lead to left side paralysis. I was sent to the emergency room by my VA Primary Care Doctor (from his office). I spent three days in the hospital and was diagnosed with "Conversion Disorder". I'm sure most of you are aware that I am already 70% + IU. However, I am not P & T. My question is: Should I write to the VA and let them know about this and ask for P & T? Or do I need an IMO?

Thanks,

Cherie33

[Cherie33]

Hi All,

I am already 70% + IU, I am being compensated at the 100% rate. I am only looking to be Permanent and Total, in addition to the IU.

The doctor who diagnosed me, was Not a VA doctor. He is a Real Neurologist. As a matter of fact, I had a team of neurologist looking after me. And the MRI, CT Scan and EchoCardiagram where all performed and interpreted by the Neurologist at Shands (the hospital).

Cherie33

I'm just wondering if I should be able to get Permanent and Total, instead of waiting until my next scheduled exam in 2010.

[Wings]

Hi All,

I am already 70% + IU, I am being compensated at the 100% rate. I am only looking to be Permanent and Total, in addition to the IU.

The doctor who diagnosed me, was Not a VA doctor. He is a Real Neurologist. As a matter of fact, I had a team of neurologist looking after me. And the MRI, CT Scan and EchoCardiagram where all performed and interpreted by the Neurologist at Shands (the hospital).

Cherie33

I'm just wondering if I should be able to get Permanent and Total, instead of waiting until my next scheduled exam in 2010.

You still haven't told us what you are service-connected for. Regardless, I don't know how you could use this recent hospitalization as a basis for P&T. When the service-connected disability, becomes progressive, remains "static", unchanged and chronic. That would be a basis for requesting P&T. You would need a medical opinion, that as likely as noot, your medical conditions, disability will not improve under the ordinary conditions of life. See the CFR for protected ratings at 5, 10, 20 years. ~Wings

[Hoppy]

I agree with John also, It sounds to specific. They may not have an objective diagnostic proceedure for the diagnosis of conversion. They are making the diagnosis because they have not yet found a medical reason for the seizures.

I read some notes between the psychologist and the psychiatrist who were treating me. The psychologist wanted to diagnose me with conversion disorder. However, when I walked into the ER with classic visable symptoms of angioedema they were stuck with a medical condition.

Have you ever been at the hospital when you had one of these seizures or do they occcur when they are not capanle of making an assessment while you are actually having a seizure?

[Cherie33]

You still haven't told us what you are service-connected for. Regardless, I don't know how you could use this recent hospitalization as a basis for P&T. When the service-connected disability, becomes progressive, remains "static", unchanged and chronic. That would be a basis for requesting P&T. You would need a medical opinion, that as likely as noot, your medical conditions, disability will not improve under the ordinary conditions of life. See the CFR for protected ratings at 5, 10, 20 years. ~Wings

Well Wings,

I am 50% Major Depressive Disorder with Pyschotic Features and 30% Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) + Individual Unemployability. (70% + IU)

Cherie33

Edited May 18, 2009 by Cherie33

[Cherie33]

I agree with John also, It sounds to specific. They may not have an objective diagnostic proceedure for the diagnosis of conversion. They are making the diagnosis because they have not yet found a medical reason for the seizures.

I read some notes between the psychologist and the psychiatrist who were treating me. The psychologist wanted to diagnose me with conversion disorder. However, when I walked into the ER with classic visable symptoms of angioedema they were stuck with a medical condition.

Have you ever been at the hospital when you had one of these seizures or do they occcur when they are not capanle of making an assessment while you are actually having a seizure?

Hey Hoppy,

I have had seizures while in the presence of the medical personnel at the hospital.

I also spent 3 days in the VA Hospital with the probes on my head while they observed using a camera over my bed. Where I had 4 seizures, and the doctors diagnosed me with Pseudo-Seizures. They said no seizure activity showed up on the monitor.

Cherie33

[john999]

Just like Hoppy and Wings are saying when doctors don't find a physical cause for a problem they often assign it to your head. I have heard this over and over from people I have met who had real physical problem but were told it was in their heads.