ptsd Old Or New Ptsd Rule

[Papa]

I do know that when I did my first C&P for PTSD, I was under the old rule. But, last Oct 2010, the VA decided that I needed to be retested, so would I be under the new rule for PTSD? I'm still waiting a ruling for the second C&P. I personally do not believe that the VA is interested in non-combat PTSD, only combat PTSD. Unfortunately, I have both.

Papa

[wdroberson]

I do know that when I did my first C&P for PTSD, I was under the old rule. But, last Oct 2010, the VA decided that I needed to be retested, so would I be under the new rule for PTSD?

Papa

Edited October 9, 2011 by wdroberson

[Berta]

"The 'new' rule for PTSD did not change the DSM IV criteria what so ever for diagnosing PTSD it only deals with the evidentiary liberalization as it relates to a claimed stressor. If your stressor was good enough back then for a PTSD claim then it would be good enough now as well. "

The "new" rule means the diagnosis of PTSD has to be from a VA Mental Health provider.

In This respect it is vastly different from the old rule and this has been challenged in court by some top Vet lawyers and vet orgs.

There should be a link here to my VAWatchdogToday article on this change by the VA and the challenge to it in court.

[wdroberson]

There should be a link here to my VAWatchdogToday article on this change by the VA and the challenge to it in court.

Edited October 9, 2011 by wdroberson

[wdroberson]

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Edited October 9, 2011 by wdroberson

[john999]

Wdroberson

If you want to show off your legal knowledge about VA law please discuss the concept of "reasonable minds" regarding CUE claims. I would be grateful for your insight. Don't just quote the law. Discuss the "original intent" with me.

[wdroberson]

If you want to show off your legal knowledge about VA law please discuss the concept of "reasonable minds" regarding CUE claims.

Edited October 9, 2011 by wdroberson