ptsd New C&p Results For Iu Benefits

[Sapper]

Hi All,

I had to go to the VA today for an appointment, so while I was there I asked for a printout of my C&P from last week at the VARO clinic. I went to two exams, one for neck and back, and one for PTSD. I won't type out the whole report as I have done in the past, just some of the things that caught my eye.

First off, the neck and back appointment appeared to have no dramatic changes, but I'll list what appeared to be different or eye catching. Just to inform you all, I am at 10% neck and 10% back. Hopefully some of you can help with this section as I don't speak back doctor language.

Thoroco-Lumbar Posture: Abnormal, loss of lumbar lordosis and theoracic kyphosis. NO idea what this means?

They also note that "When compared witht he previous study, no significant change is seen. There is straigtening of the cervical lordosis. The pre vertebral soft tissues are normal. The odontoid is unremarkable. Vertebral body height, disk spaces, and alignment are maintained. The intervertebral foramina are widely patent.

Work Capacity

Related to medical conditions listed above:

Work LImitations: none

Able to work in chosen profession?: Yes

Able to perform substantial gainful employment? Yes

So the back and neck problems look like a no go for IU, but the PTSD exam appeared a bit more hopeful. If you have read my earlier post from April, you'll see alot of what was already stated on this exam, except for these few changes.

First, my GAF was up a bit, to 53.

Is the veteran currently employed? No

Retired? No

Duration of current employment: Less than 1 year

Reason (S) for unemployment: Sleep problems resulted in calling in sick.

Veteran Contends unemployment is due to the mental disorder's effects: Yes

Does the veteran meet the DSM-IV stressor criterion? Yes

Changes in Functional Status and Quality of life since last exam:

Performance in employment, routine responsibilities of self car, Family role functioning, Social/interpersonal relationships, Recreation/leisre pursuits

And here's the big difference, which I don't know if it will ensure me IU or not, but we'll see... and I really hope to get some replies as to what this means.

Is there total occupational and social impairment due to PTSD signs and symptoms? YES

Examples and pertinent symptoms, including those already reported:

He cannot get along with people; he has history of over reacting to things peopl esay and he is easily annoyed and impatient; he is at times rude and has had complaints about his negative behaviors and he has had anger outbursts at work; he is too anxious to drive and at work when he is anxious he cannot focus or concentrate and he has poor productivity and increases aner. He has significant sleep issues so calls in sick about once to 2 times a month; he has difficulty accepting supervision and does not like being told what to do. He is not managing well at home. (I'll cut the rest out because it's personal, but you kind of get the point)

That's all I got for now. Please feel free to let me know what you think. Hopefully I hear something back soon, but I won't hold my breath since the VA has taken ages just to get this far in the claim. Thank you for reading and I look forward to seeing some replies.

[pacmanx1]

Sapper, have you applied for SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance)?

[Sapper]

I applied for Social Security Disability. They seem to be taking longer than the VA, but I put in the claim the day I put in for IU. They tell me it's at the rating phase, although it's been there for over a month now I believe.

Sapper, have you applied for SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance)?

[pacmanx1]

Great, that should help.

[Sapper]

Yeah I'm hoping so. I hope they don't jerk me around also though, but I'm keeping my head held high now, and trying to be positive. I feel like I'm seeing the light at the end of this long tunnel, and it's almost over. Even the VA Examiner for the PTSD interview asked why they sent me back out after having a C&P for it in April. Thanks again!

Great, that should help.

[Sapper]

Just an update. I just checked the mail, and although I had nothing from the VA in there, there was a letter from Social Security. They have found me eligbile for disability, and it sounds like they're backpaying me from January. Even though this wasn't my 100% letter, I still feel great, like more weight is off of my shoulders. I was surprised that they didn't deny me first and make me fight, as we're so used to doing. Just a bit of good news to drop in on this forum. Hopefully I'll hear something back from the VA soon and I'll keep you all posted! Thank you again Hadit.com for all of your help and support!