ptsd C&p Results Back, Confused

[jokerwaswild]

Hello fellow veterans, I am a twenty year Army vet, and served in the first Gulf War. I have been expirencing these problems for years and finally decided to get help for my Anxiety and depression problems. I am currently under VA care for anxiety and depression. I also have severe sleep Apnea, with a CPAP machine from the VA. I visited the VA center in Brooksville, FL and seen a psychratrist about possible PTSD. She gave me a GAF score of 60.

I sent my packet out in April, recieved C&P exam in August 2011 for PTSD.

I just received my C&P results in the mail today two months after examination. The exam was for PTSD and sleep Apnea

Based on the report the doctors does say I have PTSD and listed a ICD Code of 308.1. Under her diagnosis she put

Axis 1: PTSD related to veteran's fear of hostile or terrist activity, GAD, and Major depression, recurrent

Axis 2: None

Axis 3: Insomnia (Medical records)

Axis 4: problems with primary support and problems related to social enviroment

Axis 5. GAF 55

Comments: Veteran has severe anxiety result from past and current relationships failures/problems and current stressors as well as medical problems/pain PTSD sx stated wheile deployed to the Gulf War (1) and have continued without remission, vet was tearful and appeared overwhelmed by current situation.

Under functional impact: Occupational ad social impairment with reduced reiability and productivity

Under Competency: she put Opionion: Veterans PTSD,Anxiety, and depression are as likely as not related to fear of terrorist activity/combat and S/C medical disorders.

Yet, she starts out checking all the boxes for PTSD, and closes with this confusing statement.

My medical records have sleep issues and a refereal to mental health for Gulf War Syndrome in 1998. (Don't ask me where are the results)

My question is do I qualify still for compensation or do I have a fight ahead.

Thanks,

Joker

[carlie]

Looks good - but there should be MUCH more such as a narrative on how your

PTSD effects your daily life - especially in relationship to Occupation and Social

Functioning.

JMHO

[jokerwaswild]

Carlie, there is. I abbreviated alot that was mentioned. How about I scan the C&P exam, blot out the name and social so you can view.

Thanks,

Joker

Looks good - but there should be MUCH more such as a narrative on how your

PTSD effects your daily life - especially in relationship to Occupation and Social

Functioning.

JMHO

[jokerwaswild]

Carlie, there is. I abbreviated alot that was mentioned. How about I scan the C&P exam, blot out the name and social so you can view.

Thanks,

Joker

Edited October 18, 2011 by jokerwaswild

[jokerwaswild]

Carlie, I attached C&P results for clearer understanding

Joker

Looks good - but there should be MUCH more such as a narrative on how your

PTSD effects your daily life - especially in relationship to Occupation and Social

Functioning.

JMHO

[mobie16r]

I am not Carlie,but after reviewing your C&P notes,Just my opinion you should be service connected 50% of more for ptsd.Good luck and just hold on a little longer.letter everyone know when you get your big brown or white envelope

mobie

[mobie16r]

Jokerwaswild, after i read your post in the C&P forum,that you are 20% service connected for lower back pain, i believe you will get the 100% individual unemployability,because it is all combat connected.

mobie

Edited October 26, 2011 by mobie16r