ptsd Ptsd Rated As Anxiety 30%

[GodzBallz]

I was given a diagnosis of PTSD from the psychiatrist at the VA. I later filed a claim and it was returned with a 30% rating for anxiety disorder GAF of 65. I avoided the dealing with it until I was forced to return to clinic for crisis. There I was given a chronic ptsd diagnosis and GAF of 45. I am attempting to fill out a NOD for the 100th time but not sure what I should I do. Do I disagree with it stating the diagnosis was made over 1 year before the the c&p? Do I ask for increase with newer chronic ptsd and GAF score? I appreciate any help

[john999]

If your anxiety is worse ask for an increase. I would try and get an IMO. You are currently rated 30% for anxiety. I think I would stick with that DX and just try and show that it has gotten worse rather than try to overturn the GAD DX and then go through the trouble of getting a new DX of PTSD. You can get 100% for GAD just as easy as PTSD. It is the symptoms and your disability that counts for a % rating.

[GodzBallz]

I have to have PTSD on paper as a matter of principle. I was "treated" by Fort Hood docs in 2004-2006 after Iraq deployment. I was treated like a malingerer and denied proper disability compensation as well as dx so treatment could be applied. I have my CIB as proof of combat stressors when it was required for diagnosis. I can't put it behind me and having a discharge for EPTS Bi-polar when PTSD would of been the logical assumption based on symptoms given. I didn't even know what PTSD was until I was put into psych hospital by VA. The doctor putting troops out without proper dx necessary for proper treatment is now the head of psych and promoted to Lt Col. I remember her asking me a few questions from a sheet of paper.... I answered and she left the room for over 40 minutes. I walked out and just left ...but got a call from an E-7 apologizing and referring me to the Restoration and Resilience Center. They treated me for ADHD and counseling twice a month concentrated on that only. It ain't right