ptsd Stressor Letter

[GlobalHawk]

Are combat troops the only ones able to claim combat related stressors?

Our base was constantly under attack with rocket and mortar, does that count as terrorist attack?

I was armed with body armor and several weapons for my protection and others.

The VA doc already diagnosed me with PTSD and I can only trace back to my deployment to Iraq for any traumatic events.

I was a volunteer who wanted to serve, so I had to train for a different MOS thats on my DD-214. I need advice.

[LarryJ]

Are combat troops the only ones able to claim combat related stressors?

Our base was constantly under attack with rocket and mortar, does that count as terrorist attack?

I was armed with body armor and several weapons for my protection and others.

The VA doc already diagnosed me with PTSD and I can only trace back to my deployment to Iraq for any traumatic events.

I was a volunteer who wanted to serve, so I had to train for a different MOS thats on my DD-214. I need advice.

You must have been "in fear of your life due to enemy or terrorist activity". If your MOS or your service records or your DD214 puts you in a place where that could have happened, then that is all you need.

[GlobalHawk]

My DD-214 only has the Iraqi Campaign Ribbon with service star and the amount of time I spent there.

It doesn't express what I did while down range.

Is ther specific format for these stressor letters?

[carlie]

GlobalHawk,

Here's a fillable form for regular PTSD.

(Just for the record there is a different form for PTSD due to Personal trauma, assault, etc)

I would fill out, sign and submit this versus writing a letter.

JMHO

http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-21-0781-ARE.PDF

[Gulfvet45]

NO There are many things in the CFR.

Around 2002 the VA started to say you had to have a some thing like a bronze star with V, PH and some other but you do not. they was miss applying the CFR. Had some done on a CUE from this.

Biggest one for the GW vets that stayed in the port was the rocket attacks and going into mopp-4 all of the time. Fear of factor is number one.

Rape--- need report, statements from others.

getting the S*^t ki\ out of you in a robbery

Are combat troops the only ones able to claim combat related stressors?

Our base was constantly under attack with rocket and mortar, does that count as terrorist attack?

I was armed with body armor and several weapons for my protection and others.

The VA doc already diagnosed me with PTSD and I can only trace back to my deployment to Iraq for any traumatic events.

I was a volunteer who wanted to serve, so I had to train for a different MOS thats on my DD-214. I need advice.

[Gulfvet45]

Read chapter 4 of the NGWRC health care guide

http://www.ngwrc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=32&Itemid=22

My DD-214 only has the Iraqi Campaign Ribbon with service star and the amount of time I spent there.

It doesn't express what I did while down range.

Is ther specific format for these stressor letters?

[GlobalHawk]

I just sent off my stressor before the VRO requested it, was that smart to do?

With the stressor letter I sent the following VA Form 21-0781, VA psychiatrist diagnosis, progress note, list of medications, Form DD-214 that list my Iraqi Campaign decoration, EPR that states I was in Iraq and my role and a nexus letter stating the combat related criteria fo PTSD. Is ther anything else Im missing?

[carlie]

Global,

When were you discharged ?

Did they even mention anything to you about the

BDD Program ?

(Benefits at Discharge Delivery)

[john999]

The main thing you need is a DX of PTSD from a VA shrink.

[GlobalHawk]

@ John does it have to be a C&P examiner DX of PTSD?

@ carlie I was discharged on July 15 2010 and no one told me about the BDD program.

[Berta]

It must be a diagnosis of PTSD from a VA MH doc-either due to treatment records or due to results of a C & P exam.

"With the stressor letter I sent the following VA Form 21-0781, VA psychiatrist diagnosis, progress note, list of medications, Form DD-214 that list my Iraqi Campaign decoration, EPR that states I was in Iraq and my role and a nexus letter stating the combat related criteria fo PTSD. Is ther anything else Im missing?"

I don't think so as you have the VA PTSD diagnosis.

I assume you already filed a 21-526.

[carlie]

@ carlie I was discharged on July 15 2010 and no one told me about the BDD program.

GH,

What a freaking rip off that is !

I was under the impression it was a must be done thing, like SOP.

[GlobalHawk]

Is a C&P exam mandatory?

My psychiatrist diagnosed me with PTSD, GAF score 45 and put me on meds.

I visited my psychologist today for about an hour. She also agree I have PTSD, but she produced no notes for me to retrieve.

With two different docs saying the same thing, is a C&P exam needed? Would they be the very ones doing the C&P exam on me anyways?

[ranger11bv]

Its all about the money with the VA. They are going to try to find the smallest thing to deny you. Be careful!!!

[carlie]

Is a C&P exam mandatory?

My psychiatrist diagnosed me with PTSD, GAF score 45 and put me on meds.

I visited my psychologist today for about an hour. She also agree I have PTSD, but she produced no notes for me to retrieve.

With two different docs saying the same thing, is a C&P exam needed? Would they be the very ones doing the C&P exam on me anyways?

GH,

Even tho you have a diagnosis - a mental health professional will need to

opine on the nexus which is usually done by way of C&P exam if no firm diagnosis on AD.

JMHO