ptsd Confused?

[Gmann_2010]

Hi Everyone,

I'm Sorry if this has been posted/addressed here elsewhere, but I am confused and not sure where to post this one. Anyway I just received word that I was awarded 100% on an appeal for PTSD and MTBI, which sounds wonderful I know but the kicker is the rating decision was base on on BiPolar and Adjustment disorders, and with my previous ratings which was already 50%.

It all sounds wonderful I know, and I am happy the VA/VBA recognized my BiPolar conditions as well. However, neither PTSD nor the MTBI was addressed in this latest rating which the VA/VBA then cleverly assigned all my PTSD symptoms to my BiPolar condition, and failed to even mention PTSD in my appeal decision rating, so as to avoid paying me back pay from the date that I filed the appeal for PTSD. (Those Bastards!)

And to make matters worse, my previous VSO was complaisant with them. So how should I correct this? what is the next step or best course of action to get back what I am owed? Not to mention, that since my PTSD was not even recognized, I wonder what will happen if I need future treatment.

Thanks!

Gmann_2010

[Berta]

Congrats!!!!

Good question- the VA will only rate and award for one MH condition.

The TBI -was this a deferred issue?

"latest rating which the VA/VBA then cleverly assigned all my PTSD symptoms to my BiPolar condition, and failed to even mention PTSD in my appeal decision rating, so as to avoid paying me back pay from the date that I filed the appeal for PTSD. (Those Bastards!) "

Interesting- I would be pissed too.

Can you scan the decision as to their rationale etc and post it here? (Cover any personal stuff) or tell us the exact wording they used for the retro date?

Do you mean the bi polar was the 50% and they took it up to 100%?

Do you still have anything pending at the RO?

Did they give you P & T status?

"And to make matters worse, my previous VSO was complaisant with them." Did he or she re characterize the PTSD claim to the Bi Polar claim?

We can help more if you tell us their rationale for this decision.

[Commander Bob]

Hi Everyone,

I'm Sorry if this has been posted/addressed here elsewhere, but I am confused and not sure where to post this one. Anyway I just received word that I was awarded 100% on an appeal for PTSD and MTBI, which sounds wonderful I know but the kicker is the rating decision was base on on BiPolar and Adjustment disorders, and with my previous ratings which was already 50%.

It all sounds wonderful I know, and I am happy the VA/VBA recognized my BiPolar conditions as well. However, neither PTSD nor the MTBI was addressed in this latest rating which the VA/VBA then cleverly assigned all my PTSD symptoms to my BiPolar condition, and failed to even mention PTSD in my appeal decision rating, so as to avoid paying me back pay from the date that I filed the appeal for PTSD. (Those Bastards!)

And to make matters worse, my previous VSO was complaisant with them. So how should I correct this? what is the next step or best course of action to get back what I am owed? Not to mention, that since my PTSD was not even recognized, I wonder what will happen if I need future treatment.

Thanks!

Gmann_2010

I appreciate your frustration and concern, Gmann2010. It also must feel like a slap on the face. Your record will reflect the wrong diagnostic code number. I have just read all you posts. Are you TDIU?

Also I see where you are retired from the USAF. Congratulations, and thanks for your service.

Are you familiar with CRDP (Concurrent Retirement and Disability Payments) ? here is a link for info.

http://www.military.com/benefits/military-...eceipt-overview

Edited May 26, 2010 by Commander Bob

[john999]

One thing to remember is that if you get 100% for a mental condition it does not matter if they say you have depression or hoof and mouth disease as long as you get your money. They misdiagnosed me but I got my P&T and that is what matters. You get the same crummy treatment regardless.