ptsd C&p For Ptsd Results (Increase)

[LanceJoseph]

I'm currently rated at 50%for ptsd but with a total of 80% which was given back dec 2010. I filed an NOD right away and just now had a c&p exam on 10/25/2013 and then checked ebennies last night and it had already showed a SOC has been sent. Pretty quick turn around so I'm guessing bad news. Tell me what you think please.

1.Diagnostic summary

Has the veteran been diagnosed with PTSD (yes)

2.Current Diagnosis #1: PTSD with depression

(X) axis I

3.Axis III -medical diagnosis (to include TBI) Acromioclavicular , sprain

Axis IV -unemployed ,social environment , primary support

AXIS V - current gaf score :35

Does the veteran have more than one mental disorder (no)

Does the veteran have a diagnosed TBI (YES)

(X) Occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas , such as work , school , family relations , judement , thinking and or mood.

Relevant substance abuse history : veteran is having 6 drinks per day but showing no signs of dependecy or withdrawal issues.

Sentinal event : wife left him , assaulted his father

All symptoms that apply to veterans diagnosis .

depressed mood , anxiety,suspiciousness,panic attacks, chronic sleep impairment , mild memory loss , flattened effect ,impaired judment,disturbances of motivation or mood,difficulty establishing and maintaining work and social relationships,SUicidal idealation, impaired impulse control.

Is the veteran capable of managing his finances (YES)

Veteran attepted suicide once but has said he will not be doing it again.

Veteran was administered the patient health Questionnaire -9 (PHQ9) and scored a 20 which is in the severe range for depresssion symptoms, He was also administered the GAD-7 and scored 18 which is also in the sever range for anxiety.

Veteran scored 74 on the ptsd checklist/.

She also goes on and writes about my nightmares and suicidal issues, My total alienation from society and how I have tried to work but due to angry outburst and violant tendencies I am unable to have ainful employment.

[LanceJoseph]

Navy

This was a NOD I don't know if that makes a difference. And I hope you get the rating you deserve. I haven't looked into ssd yet I need to but for me I can barely handle dealing with the va much less another agency that doesn't have time for me.

[LanceJoseph]

Navy

This was a NOD I don't know if that makes a difference. And I hope you get the rating you deserve. I haven't looked into ssd yet I need to but for me I can barely handle dealing with the va much less another agency that doesn't have time for me.

[Navy04]

Lance,

If it was a NOD, then they should retro pay. I am so overwhelmed just like you. My SSD Lawyer filed my claim last week. I am waiting on the VA and the SSD. I just need one of them to do their job right. The Gov't does not understand what they put us through. It is not a lot of money that they give us even if we get 100%, but it is enough for us to feed our families. God bless you and everyone on this sad Veteran's Day.