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westcoastlv
I originally posted this in the PTSD forum, but then realized that it should be here. I would appreciate any input. I have already looked to compare at the schedule of ratings, but would still like your thoughts. Also in another post I read someone commented on the efficiency of a particular RO. If anyone has any opinion on the Reno RO, I would appreciate that as well.
The results are finally in for my husbands PTSD exam, as well as tinnitus. Tinnitus' opinion was 50/50.
I couldn't post the results without it being an attachment, so I've just included the medical opinion and diagnosis. I would really like to
get an opinion of what the C&P exam results are all about.
State if the veteran meets the DSM-IV stressor criterion: YES
Identify behavioral, cognitive, social, affective, or somatic changes the veteran attributes to stress exposure: Depression, anxiety, and social isolation.
Describe specific PTSD symptoms present: Depression, anxiety, and social isolation.
Specify onset, duration and typical frequency and severity of symptoms:
Onset: Since military service
Frequency/Duration: Daily
Severity: Moderate
State if current symptoms are linked to the identified stressor or stressors: YES
Diagnosis: The veteran meets DSM-IV criteria for PTSD
Diagnostic Status:
Axis I: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 309.81
Axis II: None
Axis III: Elbow injury, deferred
Axis IV: Moderate depression, social isolation and lack of employment
Axis V: GAF 45
Stressor statement in relation to veteran's fear to hostile miliary threat or terrorist activity: Is the claimed stressor related to the veteran's fear of hostile military or terrorist activity? YES
Statement of opinion:
The veteran has a current disability, PTSD. It is related to an in-service event. PTSD is related to the specific stressor identified above. PTSD symptoms are depression, anxiety and social isolation.
Legally recognized statement:
PTSD is caused by or a result of an in-service event.
Changes in psychosocial functional status and quality of life since the last exam:
Increased social isolation and unemployment.
Describe linkage between PTSD symptoms and aforementioned changes in impairment in functional status and quality of life:
Direct Link
Extent to which discorders other than PTSD are independenty responsible for impairment in psychosocial adjustment to quality of life:
The veterans depression has continuted to be considerable, with substance dependence and multiple psychiatric hospitalizations. Although the depression is not severe enough for a clinical diagnosis.
Prognosis for improvement for psychiatric condition and impairments in fucntional status:
Guarded
Effects of PTSD on occupational and social functioning:
Statement:
There is reduced reliability and productivity due to PTSD signs and symptoms.
Examples/symptoms:
Depressed mood, anxiety and social isolation
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