ptsd New Ptsd Diagnosis/claim

[soundtweak]

Dear Hadit,

My brother-in-law has recently been diagnosed with PTSD. He served as a Civil Affairs Liaison attached to the 5th Special Forces Group in Iraq(2006). He has underwent the pressure of patrolling, direct engagements, and the responsibility of the accountability of his troops. 4 years and a few jobs later he has finally been diagnosed with PTSD/TBI , not to mention the loss of a number off subordinate troops within his unit. Should he start his claims process NOW, or wait to develop more VA medical assessment? They are already trying the medical cocktails which I warned him about. He has a legitimate case with a real combat unit. I want to encourage him to start the claim process NOW while his case develops, as we all know it takes some amount of time. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

soundtweak

[Berta]

The criteria for the new rules on PTSD claims is in our PTSD forum.

The diagnosis of PTSD must come from a VA doctor.

Has he formally filed out the EZ 21-526 form yet?

or the long form version?