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Depression Service Connection Vs. Ptsd Possible Triggers

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Well I am waiting on the results of my foot after my second C&P, I have been sending in evidence constantly in support of the PTSD claim. The records center sent back a vague acknowledgement of one stressor, and informs for me the vet to provide more in formation on the second set of stressors. I did, as much as possible. The person in charge of the MACOM HR basically told me that they have the most vague non-detail records for old members of the organization. I have provided all I can, letters, write-ups, awards, buddies, etc... The VA psych provided service connection, and a diagnosis for Severe PTSD (Which is my claim). My other diagnosis is Severe Depression, for which the VA notes I was treated for on Active Duty. I have yet to claim it. Assuming they deny my PTSD claim, will they offer the Depression, or do I have to claim it on a new claim?

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I would just wait for the decision in writing. Once you get it think about hiring a lawyer. If there is potential for backpay that will interest the lawyer then you can fire the DAV. If they did not win for you dump them.

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I would just wait for the decision in writing. Once you get it think about hiring a lawyer. If there is potential for backpay that will interest the lawyer then you can fire the DAV. If they did not win for you dump them.

They were not really helpful. This was the first time I had asked them for help of any kind, and of course they don't do much. What they get paid to sit there, and half read the decision and kick it back in 30 days. What a waste of $250.00.

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spoke to my contact at the AMC, and she said the rater denied they had anything to do with my foot or PTSD. She said that it will go to the board of Veterans appeals and they will either affirm or overturn the decision. If the affirm the decision I have to hire an attorney for a portion of the back pay and file a suit in the court of Veterans claims. Having the Disabled American Veterans represent me has been like going to court and being represented by a manequinn.

Since I am betting that I am going to lose at the board, can anyone recommend a good attorney? :D

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Yes, and I would like that name. Also I have an ankle issue that they are denying when the VA examiner opined that was sc. It was treated in the service and all of my records state that.

Yes, and I would like that name. Also I have an ankle issue that they are denying when the VA examiner opined that was sc. It was treated in the service and all of my records state that.

Yes, and I would like that name. Also I have an ankle issue that they are denying when the VA examiner opined that was sc. It was treated in the service and all of my records state that.

Yes, and I would like that name. Also I have an ankle issue that they are denying when the VA examiner opined that was sc. It was treated in the service and all of my records state that.

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My last post came out a bit off. Not sure why. The Mailman brought the denial in the mail today. It was so full of holes it looked a lot like swiss cheese. I was wondering if they were even "lay" people at the AMC? I went from despondent to laughing. It's not funny, but statements on exams that were added to bolster my claim were taken out of context and used to deny it. They even used the wrong dates of the exams they were citing. It was almost as if they were saying, "we don't really care what the doctors say, we are going to deny anyway." I sent my reply certified mail, and they are only giving me 30 days. I will write the nexus letter for my surgeon to sign, with the help of a veterinarian friend.

I need to talk to the forensic psychiatrist asap.

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Mike, I was remanded by the BVA to the AMC . I was denied by the AMC.My claim went immedicately back to the BVA.

The BVA Judge waited for Dr. Crowley to complete his Independent Medical Opinion of me. I faxed a letter to the BVA that I was seeing him and also called them when I was in Washington,D.C.

It was well worth the cost.

He only states the truth.

I only place his name on the site for anyone who needs an expert Psychiatric Independent Medical Opinion as I did.

Josephine

http://www.hgexperts.com/expert-witness.asp?id=35376

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