Brother Gate Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 What regulations can I refer to that determines what the meaning and time frame of the word "current" in the VA determination of "current diagnosis of PTSD directly related to his in-service stressor". What is current? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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carlie Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 What regulations can I refer to that determines what the meaning and time frame of the word "current" in the VA determination of "current diagnosis of PTSD directly related to his in-service stressor". What is current? Brother, I am not positive but I believe ""current diagnosis" is within one year. carlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Vync Posted May 18, 2010 Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Share Posted May 18, 2010 If something is listed on the Axis table, would that constitute a diagnosis or does it have to be spelled out in some other fashion? (Of course, the Axis table solely lists the impression for each particular visit) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Gate Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 The reason for my question is because of an earlier post. I will paste it here. I was denied ptsd in 2006. Did not at the time know the process. After being on this forum for months and months, I have learned so much. I Thank all my brothers and sisters for your care and concern for all of us. I was in the Signal Corp in Viet Nam with the 4th Infantry in Ankhe and the 1st Cav in Pouc Vinh For the issue at hand, I want to pursue my ptsd claim. I was diagnosed in 2006 at my C&P exam for ptsd but was denied because my stressors were not validated. I am currently 30% Anxiety, 30% AO(diabetes) with a 60% total rating. I had a C&P in March for NOD and came out with a new diagnosis for Depression. Still waiting on decision from VA. I have been for the last 2 months going to outpatient PTSD classes every week and seeing my shrink once a month. I have many stressors but my main one is no doubt related to my PTSD. On base camp, my captain told me to burn the foilage on the perimeter line. As I was doing this, unexploded ammunition started going off and I believe one of them was a claymore mine. I came back and reported the problem but was ordered to go back. I refused for my safety and was arrested and jailed in a Conex trailer for over a month for Court Martial (I believe AR-90 disobeying a superior officer and assult). I WON MY CASE IN COURT! My commander company was embarrassed and immediately demoted me and shipped me out to a different part of Nam. My question remains, what is the best approach to reopen my PTSD claim? Will it be retroactive from 2006 since I didn't file an NOD or will I have a new file date? Appreciate your feedback! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlie Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 The reason for my question is because of an earlier post. I will paste it here. My question remains, what is the best approach to reopen my PTSD claim? Will it be retroactive from 2006 since I didn't file an NOD or will I have a new file date? Appreciate your feedback! Brother, To re-open the claim you would need to submit New & Material Evidence. No, the effective date would not necessarily reach back to 2006. jmho, carlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder john999 Posted May 19, 2010 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted May 19, 2010 If you are already 30% for anxiety you would be better off trying to show your SC anxiety disorder is worse than trying to prove a PTSD claim. You can get 100% for anxiety disorder easier than proving PTSD claim which is an anxiety disorder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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