ptsd C&p Ptsd Exam

[midnight340]

I was allowed a copy of my C&P exam done at my VAMC last week. (don't know if this is always the case?)

I am trying to assess (guess) where my rating will fall.... I know you never know, but here's the info:

PTSD (yes)

Diagnosis #1 (PTSD, chronic, severe)

Axis IV (Financial problems, unemployed)

Axis V (GAF 42)

Question 4a regarding occupational and socail impairment (Total occupational and social impairment)

Three stressors were listed (all yes adequate to support PTSD, all yes related to Vets fear of hostile.. etc..)

Under their list of syptoms (depressed mood,anxiety, plus 12 others checked)

The VARO had earlier added IU on their own.

That's all the info pretty much..... Any comments are appreciated.

[john999]

Based just on this C&P exam you should get 100%. More goes into it than just the C&P but you have everything there for 100%, and you should get P&T because the doctor says chronic and severe.

[evandc]

Agree with John, with chronic and severe & GAF of 42 sounds good, but it's the VA so wait for the letter & money in bank before getting too happy.

Don

[carlie]

midnight,

It would be best to help figure a percentage evaluation if you would post

everything from the C&P opinion in relationship to your symptomology.

You posted,

"Under their list of syptoms (depressed mood,anxiety, plus 12 others checked)"

What all was "checked" ?

What did the examiner state regarding Occupational and Social impairment ?

Did the examiner state how long these symptoms have been and if there is room for

improvement ?

Did the examiner specifically state if the veteran is OR is not competent for VBA purposes

of to handle funds ?

[midnight340]

I won't count on anything... but at this point in my life, some hope is good.

This site and the people here have helped me a lot... just to hang in as well as have some sense of how all this works..

Now back to waiting... I'll keep you posted.

[midnight340]

Carlie, to respond to your questions:

First, as to homeless: I am not out in the elements, but am relying on others for housing (without being able to contribute much at all... I am on food stamps)

Symptoms checked: Depressed mood, Anxiety, Suspiciousness, Panic attacks, Chronic sleep problems, Mild memory loss, Flattened affect, Impaired judgement, Disturbances of motivation and mood, Difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships, Difficulty in adapting to stressful circumstances, incl. work or a work like setting, Inability to establish and maintain effective relationships, Obsessional rituals which interfere with routine activities, Impaired impulse control,such as irritability with periods of violence.

Occupational and social impairment: "Total" is checked.

Under Criterion E: "More than one month" is checked.

Criterion F b: Three military service stressors are indicated as contributing.

in the write up all comments seem to indicated that symptoms are considered lifelong... since military. There is no mention anywhere of possible improvement.

Is Veteran capable of managing his or her own financial affairs: YES

Under Remarks at the end: "Meets requirements for a diagnosis of PTSD, chronic, severe." Previous VA psychiatrist is quoted "PTSD has significantly affected his social and occupational functioning." then it states: "This is evident in his history. It is felt that xxxxxx is not employable at this time or in the near future."

[carlie]

My guess is SC'd from 50 - 100% but perhaps not P&T.

JMHO