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...
carlie Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Global, When were you discharged ? Did they even mention anything to you about the BDD Program ? (Benefits at Discharge Delivery) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder john999 Posted January 8, 2011 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted January 8, 2011 The main thing you need is a DX of PTSD from a VA shrink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlobalHawk Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 @ 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berta Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlie Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 @ 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlobalHawk Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 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? 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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