ptsd Re-Evaluation?

[bensonsr]

I am rated overall 80%; 33%PTSD. Ive been seeing a psych for meds at the va hospital. These visits were primarily to keep the meds coming. Ive recently started seeing a psychologist and obtained my records for him to see. THe VA Doctor had continually posted "presents better than the rating would suggest" over and over. Ive seen her 4 times / year for a few minutes each time. The Psychologist Im currently seeing says that she's dead wrong, my PTSD is severe. I'm having him fill out the 0960P-3 form.

Question?

Do I dare submit? I'm afraid the VA will look at the other doctors' notes and lower my rating.

Recommendations?

THanks

[bensonsr]

Thanks for the replies. My ratings are 30, 20, and ten 10s for a total of 75.5 %. I cant see the numbers bringing me up to 85+ so Im leaving this alone and requesting a new doctor. Thanks for the great and quick responses.

BTW, I am planning to file for Social Security disability. I do have solid records to back up, cant work etc. Can someone share their experience with me on this?

Thanks

[carlie]

I believe there is no longer any consideration of GAF scores

with DSM-5, for VBA purposes.

[Pete53]

GAF was phoney baloney I am glad that they don't fo that anymore.

[NavyWife]

If the main reason you are not working is due to your PTSD, you should be getting a much higher rating than 30%.

How about filing for TDIU since you aren't working?

I'm a little confused-- is the doctor that said your PTSD is severe a VA doctor or a private doctor?

Read over this link and let us know which percentage you feel most closely represents you. http://www.vva.org/ptsd_levels.html

[bensonsr]

The Dr (Psychologist) is private. Thanks for telling me about TDIU. I cant get there by percentage but am between 50-70 percent as per the link posted. I haven't seen a VA psychologist, hard to get to; am retired and use Tricare Prime to see a private one. I did request a VA one today, we'll see how far out I am from an appointment. Do I wait for a few visits with the VA Dr before I submit?

Thanks