ranger11bv Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 MY PTSD STRESSOR STATEMENT* * * This situation relates to a time when I was in basic training at Ft Benning Ga. My basic training unit was Company C42, USAIC, Fort Benning, GA. Date there was from Oct. 18, 1985 to Jan. 24, 1986. My Drill Sgt was Staff Sgt. Talamoa During this time II was subjected to higher then normal levels of intimidation, bulling, and physical trauma. Several times I was punched in the face or chest over the course of a few weeks. I reported these incidents to my Drill Sergeant, but was told to take it like a man and continue on with my training. One night on Fire Guard duty in Harmony Church, I was doing my rounds when I was jumped by four (4) trainees. Three (3) held me down while one individual continued to assault me, by hitting me repeatedly. I woke up later with a trainee over me and asking me if I was alright OK. As I tried to get up, I felt nauseated and vomited. There was pain in my stomach, my right eye was closed up, and my nose was bleeding. The Trainee helped me up and got Drill Sgt Talamoa (sp). Drill Sergeant gets me and others about an hour later and asked us about what happened. When he seen my face, he asked me about it. I said it was dark and they got me from behind. Drill Sergeant then told me NOT to go to the aid station. I just nodded and went to the latrine to clean up. I was bed-ridden for 3 days. During which time I was continuously coughing up blood and vomiting. I asked the Drill Sergeant Talamoa if I could go to the aid station, but again he said no, I'll get better. Eventually I did get better- physically. But I did have a sense of helplessness I never felt before. I started having trouble concentrating on simple tasks at hand. I had recurring nightmares of the event. I started sleeping less and less until it was just 2-3 hours per night. This still continues to this day. I wake up w/ my heart pounding 3-5 times per night. Before the event, I was very engaging and trusting of others. Now, I only have a handful of people I can call friends. I will do anything to avoid getting into a physical altercation all together. To this day I'm nervous when in a crowd. I try to be by myself seeing that being alone, I'm guaranteed that I will be OK. This also helps me with my over-hyper vigilance. I can concentrate on the things that are important. But being alone just puts this in a controllable albeit uncertain level. My outburst of anger constantly reminds me that I must watch myself. These outburst have led to either getting fired from jobs, or makes it near impossible to have a serious relationship. While in, I had 4 AR-15. On the outside, I have had over 65 jobs up to 2007. I have not worked since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger11bv Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 Question: I just found out what TBI is. From the symptoms I described in my letter, should I should try to get it SC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlie Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 No, there is not. But as the following states, I can and WILL use other then the normal process to establish my claim; ranger11bv, This might be helpful in your research on PTSD secondary to Personal Assault. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2009/julqtr/38cfr3.304.htm (f) Posttraumatic stress disorder. Service connection for post traumatic stress disorder requires medical evidence diagnosing the condition in accordance with Sec. 4.125(a) of this chapter; a link, established by medical evidence, between current symptoms and an in-service stressor; and credible supporting evidence that the claimed in-service stressor occurred. The following provisions apply to claims for service connection of posttraumatic stress disorder diagnosed during service or based on specified in-service stressors: (1) If the evidence establishes a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder during service and the claimed stressor is related to that service, in the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, and provided that the claimed stressor is consistent with the circumstances, conditions, or hardships of the veteran's service, the veteran's lay testimony alone may establish the occurrence of the claimed in-service stressor. (4) If a posttraumatic stress disorder claim is based on in-service personal assault, evidence from sources other than the veteran's service records may corroborate the veteran's account of the stressor incident. Examples of such evidence include, but are not limited to: records from law enforcement authorities, rape crisis centers, mental health counseling centers, hospitals, or physicians; pregnancy tests or tests for sexually transmitted diseases; and statements from family members, roommates, fellow service members, or clergy. Evidence of behavior changes following the claimed assault is one type of relevant evidence that may be found in these sources. Examples of behavior changes that may constitute credible evidence of the stressor include, but are not limited to: a request for a transfer to another military duty assignment; deterioration in work performance; substance abuse; episodes of depression, panic attacks, or anxiety without an identifiable cause; or unexplained economic or social behavior changes. VA will not deny a post traumatic stress disorder claim that is based on in-service personal assault without first advising the claimant that evidence from sources other than the veteran's service records or evidence of behavior changes may constitute credible supporting evidence of the stressor and allowing him or her the opportunity to furnish this type of evidence or advise VA of potential sources of such evidence. VA may submit any evidence that it receives to an appropriate medical or mental health professional for an opinion as to whether it indicates that a personal assault occurred. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501(a), 1154) [26 FR 1580, Feb. 24, 1961, as amended at 31 FR 4680, Mar. 19, 1966; 39 FR 34530, Sept. 26, 1974; 58 FR 29110, May 19, 1993; 64 FR 32808, June 18, 1999; 67 FR 10332, Mar. 7, 2002; 70 FR 23029, May 4, 2005; 73 FR 64210, Oct. 29, 2008] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger11bv Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 Correct Carlie. That is exactly what criteria I have been using all along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger11bv Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 Still waiting on my 201 file... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger11bv Posted June 7, 2010 Author Share Posted June 7, 2010 I have a copy of a psychological examination from March 1999. The Diagnoses of that exam was this: Axis 1 314.01 ADHD of the combined type Axis II; 301.22 Schizotypal Personality Disorder Axis III N/A Axis IV Multiple significant barriers to employment, including probable longstanding untreated attention problems, longstanding psychopathology, lack of primary supports, very limited income, significant debt, impulsive, and poor interpersonal skills. Axis V Current GAF: 49 Very serious symptoms. **************************************************************************** Now, would it help me for either my PTSD or Total unemployment??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Pete53 Posted June 7, 2010 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted June 7, 2010 Do you have a copy of your C File. How old were you when they diagnosed the personality disorder? Did you serve in combat? If you did the VARO will have to accept your word on the ordered bed rest. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ranger11bv
MY PTSD STRESSOR STATEMENT*
* *
This situation relates to a time when I was in basic training at
Ft Benning Ga. My basic training unit was Company C42, USAIC, Fort Benning,
GA. Date there was from Oct. 18, 1985 to Jan. 24, 1986. My Drill Sgt was
Staff Sgt. Talamoa
During this time II was subjected to higher then normal levels of
intimidation, bulling, and physical trauma. Several times I was punched in
the face or chest over the course of a few weeks. I reported these incidents
to my Drill Sergeant, but was told to take it like a man and continue on
with my training.
One night on Fire Guard duty in Harmony Church, I was doing my
rounds when I was jumped by four (4) trainees. Three (3) held me down while
one individual continued to assault me, by hitting me repeatedly. I woke up
later with a trainee over me and asking me if I was alright OK. As I tried
to get up, I felt nauseated and vomited. There was pain in my stomach, my
right eye was closed up, and my nose was bleeding. The Trainee helped me up
and got Drill Sgt Talamoa (sp). Drill Sergeant gets me and others about an
hour later and asked us about what happened. When he seen my face, he asked
me about it. I said it was dark and they got me from behind. Drill Sergeant
then told me NOT to go to the aid station. I just nodded and went to the
latrine to clean up.
I was bed-ridden for 3 days. During which time I was
continuously coughing up blood and vomiting. I asked the Drill Sergeant
Talamoa if I could go to the aid station, but again he said no, I'll get
better. Eventually I did get better- physically. But I did have a sense of
helplessness I never felt before. I started having trouble concentrating on
simple tasks at hand. I had recurring nightmares of the event. I started
sleeping less and less until it was just 2-3 hours per night. This still
continues to this day. I wake up w/ my heart pounding 3-5 times per night.
Before the event, I was very engaging and trusting of others. Now, I only
have a handful of people I can call friends. I will do anything to avoid
getting into a physical altercation all together. To this day I'm nervous
when in a crowd. I try to be by myself seeing that being alone, I'm
guaranteed that I will be OK. This also helps me with my over-hyper
vigilance. I can concentrate on the things that are important. But being
alone just puts this in a controllable albeit uncertain level. My outburst
of anger constantly reminds me that I must watch myself. These outburst have
led to either getting fired from jobs, or makes it near impossible to have a
serious relationship. While in, I had 4 AR-15. On the outside, I have had over
65 jobs up to 2007. I have not worked since.
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