Just Got Out Of Mental Heath

[ranger11bv]

I just got out of the mental health ward at the VA in Phoenix. I was wondering if I should file and what for??

[Commander Bob]

So how would this help my PTSD claim??

The manner in which you framed your thread, caused me concern for your immediate treatment. I see your claim is a priority for you.

JMHO... Contact your local congressional representative's office and ask for help. They can send off for the morning reports from your company, for the days you were unavailable for duty. Track down Drill Sgt Talamoa.(sp). You can the correct spelling of his name from the company morning reports.

I took my basic at Sand Hill, and remember the times I had to pull CQ runner. I remember that all such incidents would show up in a morning report. Also with the Company C42, USAIC, Fort Benning, morning reports you will be able to track down some of your fellow company members, for buddy letters. Do you have copies of the AR 15s? will they help your claim? they can be obtained as well.

Did you visit any doctors, the first year you got out of the service? If so, get all Dr. reports from them.

When is your next VAMC MH dr. visit?

More info needed...

[ranger11bv]

Ranger

You have to prove by the record that you were attacked. You are telling us that you just stayed in your bunk and sucked it up and never went on sick call or reported the attack. How do you expect to prove this PTSD claim? TestVet was attacked and he had much proof and it took him years to win his claim. What kind of discharge did you get? Was it a medical? You have been out of the army for over 20 years. Were you in any combat zones for anything?

This is how:

Section 3.304(f) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, entitled "Direct service connection; wartime and peacetime," states:

(3) If a post-traumatic 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, 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. 38 C.F.R. § 3.304(f)

That is how!!

[ranger11bv]

The manner in which you framed your thread, caused me concern for your immediate treatment. I see your claim is a priority for you.

JMHO... Contact your local congressional representative's office and ask for help. They can send off for the morning reports from your company, for the days you were unavailable for duty. Track down Drill Sgt Talamoa.(sp). You can the correct spelling of his name from the company morning reports.

I took my basic at Sand Hill, and remember the times I had to pull CQ runner. I remember that all such incidents would show up in a morning report. Also with the Company C42, USAIC, Fort Benning, morning reports you will be able to track down some of your fellow company members, for buddy letters. Do you have copies of the AR 15s? will they help your claim? they can be obtained as well.

Did you visit any doctors, the first year you got out of the service? If so, get all Dr. reports from them.

When is your next VAMC MH dr. visit?

More info needed...

First off, yes my claim is important, but my mental health is MORE important!! As for morning reports, I never thought of that! Thnx for that. What info exactly do you need???

[Commander Bob]

First off, yes my claim is important, but my mental health is MORE important!! As for morning reports, I never thought of that! Thnx for that. What info exactly do you need???

Here is a link to help you find the records you need: Again, I would suggest, you get a congressional representative's office to help you.

http://www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/

In order to help you , info like your approximate dates of service, any war zone duty stations, or any other info that you feel would help us, help you.

[Commander Bob]

This is how:

Section 3.304(f) of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, entitled "Direct service connection; wartime and peacetime," states:

(3) If a post-traumatic 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, 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. 38 C.F.R. § 3.304(f)

That is how!!

It looks like you have been doing your homework...

Good Luck.

[ranger11bv]

Here is a link to help you find the records you need: Again, I would suggest, you get a congressional representative's office to help you.

http://www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/

In order to help you , info like your approximate dates of service, any war zone duty stations, or any other info that you feel would help us, help you.

I was in from 85' to 92'. Gulf war combat. have been in the MH ward 3 times, arrested 5 times, homeless countless times. Had more then 67 jobs. Im on Loxapine, Parozetine, Ranitidine, and Clonazepam.