sgmdae Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I am a little nevous about asking question, because of some the attachs by the old timers on Validity I am new, and just realize how PTSD has effected my past. I total intent is to get proper Care My Question is: How many stressors does it take to get rated, % is not important right now to me Reading, the posts , my stressor keep mounting, how will this effect my care, or in two or three years my % Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavtrooper088 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 SGM, In my case I had several stressors all of which were combat related and all of which were also documented by awards or medical documentation. From what I seen of your postings it sounds like you have similar combat stressors and the documentation as proof as well. I would list each event separately to VA and discuss them in detail. At least that is what I did, and it seemed to have worked as I was rated at 70% for PTSD. I scored a GAF 43 and that might have helped, but I've seen mixed reviews from postings on this forum on how important the GAF is. I'm sure the older members of our forum can give a much better example. Good luck old soldier. Cav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 When I was rated for PTSD (70%), I had one stressor with a GAF in the high 30's. However, I do not believe ratings are given on a single GAF interpretation. I believe an average is taken over time. But that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharon Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 If I remember correctly, you were a VN era veteran. You must show that you stressor is connected to your time in service. Whatever the stressor, or whenever it occured you need to clearly idendify one maybe two. FOCUS You need to pick a path and stay on it. Sometimes less is more. You first need to identify the cause. The other things are then the symptoms. Don't give them a reason to deny. Also, remember you stressors must be verified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgmdae Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 Thank you both, when I applied, I sent a letter, not knowing that it was called a stressor letter, it explained a couple of incidents that I can verify with awards, citation, and a star stripe article. I didn't put full names, date of dealth in that letter. I didn't send any copies. VA, told me they requested Medical reconds, and verifucation of combat time. I have not yet been ask by anyone for other information, I have a lot that hasn't been told Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharon Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 If your award is an automatic stressor you will not need further development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berta Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Right-if you have the CIB, CAR, or PH on your DD 214 they will 99.9% of the time concede the stressor. It only takes one conceded or proven stressor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I am a little nevous about asking question, because of some the attachs by the old timers on Validity
I am new, and just realize how PTSD has effected my past. I total intent is to get proper Care
My Question is: How many stressors does it take to get rated, % is not important right now to me
Reading, the posts , my stressor keep mounting, how will this effect my care, or in two or three years my %
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