GlobalHawk Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger11bv Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Its all about the money with the VA. They are going to try to find the smallest thing to deny you. Be careful!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlie Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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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.
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