ptsd Got My Rating For Ptsd

[hawkcrewchief]

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Edited August 10, 2010 by hawkcrewchief

[Pete53]

Its really not that big a deal to see a Doc in Mental Health at the VA. They will schedule you every 3 or 6 months and for maybe 10 of 15 minutes at most.

[Ruffcreek]

So I'm wondering.....is going to a PTSD group session at VAMC every couple of weeks enough treatment to establish enough of a paper trail or is it necessary to also be seeing a shrink on a regular basis? If not seeing a shrink and only the group sessions, are your chances greater to have your comp reduced?

[hawkcrewchief]

It's great to hear that I am not alone, granted I like all of you wish to not hav to deal with this. But since i have to at least I know that my issues are not just me, I mean that what I've become is not because of choice. I showed my wife these posts because sometimes she is the one who suffers the most. We all have started a good thread here.

[Pete53]

So I'm wondering.....is going to a PTSD group session at VAMC every couple of weeks enough treatment to establish enough of a paper trail or is it necessary to also be seeing a shrink on a regular basis? If not seeing a shrink and only the group sessions, are your chances greater to have your comp reduced?

Don't worry you are doing enough.

[john999]

Right, if you are seeking compensation the paper trail is as important as the treatment. I don't remember ever applying for compensation in the early 70's but someone must have stuck a POA in front of my face and I signed it. This event is the difference between compensation now and no compensation. This started a crude paper trail.

[LarryJ]

So I'm wondering.....is going to a PTSD group session at VAMC every couple of weeks enough treatment to establish enough of a paper trail or is it necessary to also be seeing a shrink on a regular basis? If not seeing a shrink and only the group sessions, are your chances greater to have your comp reduced?

Normally you will not be assigned to a "group" without first having been seen by a PhD, Social Worker or a Psychiatrist M.D. The "groups" are led/mentored by a licensed professional (social worker, psychologist, etc.) and you will receive on-going, regular office visits with your referring specialist (psychiatrist, psychologist).

You'll need to request psych services with your Primary Care Physician, who will then set you up for your initial appointment at your VA psych "team" (Gold, Silver, Copper, etc., Team). Then your "team" will handle all your psych care from there, scheduling, etc.

If they assign you to a group, GO!