ptsd Nod Progress

[emandg]

I received an initial S/C PTSD rating of 30%. I am filing a NOD (increase to 50%) and based on advice have notarized letters from my employer (2 bosses) regarding the accomodation given to me allowing for things related to my PTSD. I have a letter from a 'Nam buddy attesting to my anger issues and other things. I also have notarized letters from 2 of my step-daughters regarding the negative impact my PTSD has on my family. I have informed my V.A. Psych and Therapist and asked if they could help by writing letters regarding the level of my PTSD and am waiting for those.

Can any one who's been there guess at an outcome ?

[emandg]

The C&P was based on the reports from a V.A. contract shrink and therapist I was seeing. I since have been "re-called" to the V.A. system in which my Therapist and shrink have seemed to understand more fully of how I my PTSD is effecting my daily life. I have letters from my V.A. Therapist (PHd) and my V.A. Psychiatrist (been seeing them about a year now) and letters from my Employer (who for the grace of God are veteran friendly) and my daughter. DO I staple each letter to a Statement in Support of Claim Form or just attach them to the one I address my Notice of Disagreement and DRO De Novo Review Request on ?

This look OK ?

***NOTICE OF DISAGREEMENT***

I received a rating decision dated April 15, 2011. I disagree with the 30% award for PTSD and am requesting the maximum allowed by law. Please consider this letter to be an official “Notice of Disagreement” (NOD)

Chronic Fatigue (#43) - This symptom/condition was caused or intensified by medication currently prescribed for a service connected disability. (PTSD). Also this is a secondary symptom of service connected PTSD.

Nightmares (#40) - Related to PTSD award. Compulsive behaviors are related to PTSD and should be considered in the overall evaluation of PTSD. I feel this was not evaluated and diagnosed as it should have been. Nightmares have increased in severity in spite of medication.

Anxiety (#25) - Related to PTSD. It was stated in 1st award letter (October 9, 2009) that compulsive behaviors are related to PTSD and should be considered in the overall evaluation of PTSD. I feel this was not evaluated and diagnosed as it should have been.

Depression (#45) - Related to PTSD/Sleep Disorder which was later awarded. It was stated in 1st award letter (October 9, 2009) that this condition was related to PTSD and should be considered in the overall evaluation of PTSD. I feel this was not evaluated and diagnosed as it should have been.

Memory Loss with confusion (#12) - I disagree with the assessment of the severity of this condition. Also, this condition is aggravated by the medications prescribed for PTSD.

g. Disturbances of motivation and mood that affect daily living.

h. Inability to establish and maintain effective work and social relationships.

Letters supporting my disagreement are included from Dr. .... V.A. Mental Health Counsleor, Dr. ...... V.A. Staff Psychiatrist, ........... and ...... Employer Regional Manager and Supervisor, and ................ (Step-Daughter).

Edited July 13, 2011 by emandg