ptsd Ptsd Claim

[dogface]

So I have filed a claim for PTSD, in the meantime the VA psychiatrist has been treating me - diagnosed me with PTSD- and now that I have been on the meds for 6 weeks I am feeling 50-60% better. So when the time comes for a C&P for my claim I will not be getting the rating I feel I should get because I am in better condition. Is that a Catch 22?

[john999]

Can you imagine the number of WWII vets who died from alcoholism that was actually untreated PTSD? My neighbor was an aviator in WWII and flew many missions. He was a hero to everyone, but his wife and kids who had to live with him and his PTSD.

[Pete53]

John:

My Dad was in the OSS and got a purple heart. Had two Law Degrees and never could hold a job. We are pretty sure he had major PTSD now that we look back. Yes he medicated by drinking but most blamed him being Irish for that

[dogface]

Thank you guys for the input. I appreciate it very much. I do take it day by day, trying to keep myself reined in and under control. Don't let the bad one in...