ptsd I Got Sced!

[11cvolley]

I Put in my claim for ptsd in June 2010. 1-26-2011 it went to decision phase. Its been with the rating board for over a month now. Anyone had this issue? I did provide them with every document that wasn't in my c-file that supports my claim. I just really need some input. This is driving me nuts.

Edited November 14, 2011 by 11cvolley

[john999]

That was boiler plate stuff. The rules for PTSD now are that the VA must diagnose you with PTSD. Do you have medical records that indicate a PTSD diagnosis from a psychiatrist? I think you will get a C&P exam for PTSD. If you don't then I don't know how the VA will rate you for PTSD. Now days the VA has a checklist they use for PTSD when the C&P doctor examines you. Then he goes on to say if he believes in his medical opinion that you have PTSD and how severe it is by using a GAF score. You have not done anything wrong, nor have you dropped the ball. The VA is just doing something funny and I don't understand it.

[11cvolley]

Before I even applied for ptsd I was diagnosed by the type of doctor you are talking about.

My GAF score moves but here is the range 48-55

The same doctor (psychiatrist doctor) diagnosed me with ptsd, severe anxiety, and severe depression. He did note that my anxiety does seem somewhat better at times.

[11cvolley]

Seen my VSO today and she has a copy of my VCAA. It does say asthma and ptsd on it. The only thing it says in regards to evidence needed is a diagnoses, verifiable in service stressor, and a nexus linking 1 and 2 together.

So I asked her about the possibility of this not being a proper VCAA letter. She said that we will cross that bridge if I get denied.

[john999]

Has the VA conceded the link between your PTSD and your service? Are you sure you never had a C&P exam for PTSD? This psychiatrist who gave you a GAF what was that all about?

[11cvolley]

Well I never received a letter stating C&P and was never told during any appointment that this is a C&P.

About the GAF idk. He put it in my progress notes.

[11cvolley]

The psychiatris's notes also state that my ptsd is the cause of in service mst. IDK if that counts for anything?