ptsd Ptsd C&p Increase Exam

[USMC_HVEQ]

hi,

I have a C&P exam tomorrow for an increase from 50 --> 70%. My 2 most recent diagnosis:

Jan 27, 2010

DX

Axis 1: Chronic Severe PTSD with prominent hyperarousal, irritability, intrusions and social withdrawl, MDD Chronic with anhedonia and recurrent suicidal thoughts, panic disorder, severe sleep disorder, alcohol abuse epidisodic

Axis 2: deferred

Axis 3: Obesity, Likely Obstructive Sleep Apnea, HTN, Hyperlipidemia, Shoulder traumatic arthritis with chronic pain, tinnitus

Axis 4: extreme: combat trauma with chronic ptsd, reintegration, extreme weight gain, social isolation, unemployment

Axis 5: 41

Dec 23, 2009

DX

Axis 1: PTSD, Chronic

MDD

R/o Panic Disorder

H/o Alcohol abuse

Axis 2: deferred

Axis 3: R/O OSA

Axis 4: Isolation

Axis 5: 45

Prior DX (part of my 50% claim)

Sept 18, 2008 (that was my last Dx prior)

DX

Axis 1: PTSD; Major Depressive Disorder

Axis 2: Deferred

Axis 3: Obesity; Tinnitus; Upper Arm Condition

Axis 4: Relational Difficulties

Axis 5: 50

Prior C&P Exam

Dec 11, 2008

DX

Axis 1: PTSD, Depressive disorder NOS

Axis 2: No dx

Axis 3: see problem list

Axis 4: unemployment of > 1yr

Axis 5: GAF 53 current functioning

I'm wondering what people think my chances are for my ptsd comp to be increased from 50 to 70% based on the above DX's. I'm going in tomorrow for the C&P, so I will get copies after the exam and post to give the best idea. I am also still waiting on my sleep study. Have not rec'd a date yet as well.

[halos2]

They will also utalize your psych notes and complaints you voiced, medication regimen, ability to adapt to situations, behavior, work record, attitude with way you carry yourself ie isolate/hoarder/loud and obnixious of any outward problems/fights/arguments, solice, all these will factor in besides your DMS and GAF's.

I'm in the low GAF's 40's and finally got 50%, from GAF's of 50 and was 30%. Region you are in plays a part too. I am just being realistic, but have seen others get 70% with scores like this with much other documentation of mentl status. Good luck, and remember tell of your WORST days not the one good one you had. :D

[USMC_HVEQ]

Thanks Halos,

Yes I know they look at other things as well. I had been in a few fights, work related recently and was laid off. I had some S/I as well. I am currently 50% SC PTSD, I am trying to get increased to 70%. Yes, I will tell them how it is at its worst. I'm also writing a letter on how I think it effects my work and regular life. I honestly assume they will jsut glance at it, like the last one I did with my initial claim.

[jerrbilly]

USMC, according to this most recent dx and report you would qualify for 70%. If you're still having suicidal thoughts make sure you emphasize this to the examiner. Suicidal ideation is in the 70% rating criteria.

Good luck and you should write down all your symptoms so you don't forget. These exams don't come around very often.

I almost forgot, make sure you take this most recent report for the examiner to review.

jerr

I have a C&P exam tomorrow for an increase from 50 --> 70%. My 2 most recent diagnosis:

Jan 27, 2010

DX

Axis 1: Chronic Severe PTSD with prominent hyperarousal, irritability, intrusions and social withdrawl, MDD Chronic with anhedonia and recurrent suicidal thoughts, panic disorder, severe sleep disorder, alcohol abuse epidisodic

Axis 2: deferred

Axis 3: Obesity, Likely Obstructive Sleep Apnea, HTN, Hyperlipidemia, Shoulder traumatic arthritis with chronic pain, tinnitus

Axis 4: extreme: combat trauma with chronic ptsd, reintegration, extreme weight gain, social isolation, unemployment

Axis 5: 41

Edited February 9, 2010 by jerrbilly

[USMC_HVEQ]

Thanks Jerr,

I will definitly tell them. I jsut finished writing my letter on the symptoms and effects of those symptoms have on my everyday life and on my ability to work. Yes, I'm aware S/I is on the 70%. I had S/I listed in Dec 08 and they paid no attention to it, basically dismissed it. See when they did my claim, I guess at the time I was borderline 70%, so they called and said if I dropped my appeal they would give me 50%. At the time, I figured based on the evidence, they were only going to find 50% anyways, so I agreed. Since then I feel my symptoms have increased as evidenced in recent dx's as well as sitautions in my life (suicidal thoughts) and with work related fights/lay off.

[*Bergie*]

hi,

I have a C&P exam tomorrow for an increase from 50 --> 70%. My 2 most recent diagnosis:

Jan 27, 2010

DX

Axis 1: Chronic Severe PTSD with prominent hyperarousal, irritability, intrusions and social withdrawl, MDD Chronic with anhedonia and recurrent suicidal thoughts, panic disorder, severe sleep disorder, alcohol abuse epidisodic

Axis 2: deferred

Axis 3: Obesity, Likely Obstructive Sleep Apnea, HTN, Hyperlipidemia, Shoulder traumatic arthritis with chronic pain, tinnitus

Axis 4: extreme: combat trauma with chronic ptsd, reintegration, extreme weight gain, social isolation, unemployment

Axis 5: 41

Dec 23, 2009

DX

Axis 1: PTSD, Chronic

MDD

R/o Panic Disorder

H/o Alcohol abuse

Axis 2: deferred

Axis 3: R/O OSA

Axis 4: Isolation

Axis 5: 45

Prior DX (part of my 50% claim)

Sept 18, 2008 (that was my last Dx prior)

DX

Axis 1: PTSD; Major Depressive Disorder

Axis 2: Deferred

Axis 3: Obesity; Tinnitus; Upper Arm Condition

Axis 4: Relational Difficulties

Axis 5: 50

Prior C&P Exam

Dec 11, 2008

DX

Axis 1: PTSD, Depressive disorder NOS

Axis 2: No dx

Axis 3: see problem list

Axis 4: unemployment of > 1yr

Axis 5: GAF 53 current functioning

I'm wondering what people think my chances are for my ptsd comp to be increased from 50 to 70% based on the above DX's. I'm going in tomorrow for the C&P, so I will get copies after the exam and post to give the best idea. I am also still waiting on my sleep study. Have not rec'd a date yet as well.

USMC,

I would take a copy of all the info you just presented, "just in case" the C&P doctor does'nt have it. Also, if you are unemployed whether you get an increase or not you might consider filing for TDIU.

JMHO,

Bergie

[USMC_HVEQ]

thanks Bergie,

I'm going to bring the copies I have with me. I'm going to bring my letter as well. I wrote a letter trying to explain how some of the ptsd symptoms effect me and their effect on my working. I'm not seeking IU. I'm still young enough (34), that i can try and do something for work. Besides, I have a college degree, so IU is most likely out. I hate C&P exams, since I know they are judging everything you do or say. I find it often hard to get across to them the severity and the day-to-day struggles that ptsd has had on me. It always seems like they gloss over everything and just minimize when it comes to rating it.