ptsd Va Records Concern/ Psychologist Concerns / Benefits Taken Away

[Viper412]

Hi, I have a concern about my va psychologists etc under-reporting my symptoms, and intentionally leaving out details of my visits in order to get my benefits taken away. I have a suspicion that my va does not want me to have compensation. I recently went off on a psychiatrist about this and the notes in my records state that " he reported that va are not accurately noting my sessions and is concerned that his benefits will be taken away because of it".. this was actually twisted around in itself..Does this hurt me? Does it paint me as someone who just tells the counselor a things that will help my case when the RO reviews? Am I being too paranoid? I was granted 70% a few months ago for ptsd. Everything good that has happened to me in the past has always been ripped away, and I'm just waiting for them to strip me of my connection at any time.. Please offer any and all feedback.

Thanks

[john999]

The VA always seems to under-report the conditions of their vets concerning mental health issues. I don't think it will really hurt you as long as you don't get physical with the shrinks. Are you able to work? If not I would apply for TDIU based on your 70%. Being paranoid is part of PTSD. Unless you ask for your case to be reviewed I doubt the VA will do it on their own. It is better when dealing with VA shrinks and psychologists to be non-hostile. You want them to be sympathetic. Many are not very professional and don't respond well to hostile vets. You can and should complain about your symptoms but don't act as if your treating doctor is the enemy. It won't help you. Better to be the humble but screwed up vet than the hostile vet.

[Viper412]

Thanks John999, I REALLY appreciate your input. I'm going to tone it down and try and be hostile.

Peace brother

[Navy04]

Viper,

You have nothing to worry about. A month ago, I got into an argument with my new VA Crohn's Dr. She put in her notes online, that Service Member reports to have Crohn's no medical files available, and she would put some of my symptoms or complaints in the notes, and leave out others. She performed a Colonoscopy and Endoscopy in Nov 2013. The results of that procedure shows my Crohn's and Barrets disease are uncontrollable, that is why the Navy Medically retired me last year after 9 years active, WTH. Well the problem is that since I just retired, the VA is just now uploading my STR into their electronic system. I never used the VA, since I was active duty. So, I got into it with the DR, and walked out. Now my notes from Doc, say that they are sorry that I was irritated, they were not saying that I did not have Crohn's, but that all the Medical records were not available at that time. Even their secretary at the front desk, wrote a note online that says Service Member was upset and left Clinic before being cared for. I have 6 C&Ps tomorrow at VA, and one is for Crohn's Increase. I am nervous, but not worried, the Examiner should have enough sense to read the 12 Colonoscopies, 2 Blood Transfusions, and the Meds that I am on. Good luck to you and I am sorry that I rambled. It is just so weird that I went thru the same as you. In conclusion, I have found that some Docs are lazy and type the Notes while we are at the Appt and they miss a lot of key info. Whenever the Docs write notes down, and actually listen to us, their notes online later tend to be very thorough. God Bless and Keep us posted.

[Viper412]

Thanks Navy04,

Best of luck with the C&P's.. My examiner was pretty "vet friendly", and I hope some of yours are.

[justrluk]

Good luck with your C&Ps - let us know how it goes.