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0 63SIERRA Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 You may know what you have but you cannot diagnose yourself in VA . I would ask for an consult with a psych doctor. Tell them your symptoms and get an official diagnosis. VA seems to very good at giving bullshit treatment while downplaying your symptoms and ilnesses/ I f you feel you want to see a mental health doctor sooner. walk into your VA go to the patient advocates offices and tell them you need to see a mental health professional TODAY and your not leaving until you see somebody. Park your ass in thier office and sit there until they get somebody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Fat Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I agree with 63sierra. Visit a VA hospital for the mental health issue. Let them diagnosis, identify a stressor, and treat the issue. Last, be patient and perfect your claim with good medical evidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Notorious Kelly Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 It is not your fault at all; sounds like the shrink is trying to reduce the number of PTSD claims at the front end by not accurately recording your symptoms. Go through this list and choose all that apply. Maybe give examples of the symptoms in your life. http://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/PTSD-overview/dsm5_criteria_ptsd.asp Bring that with you to your next psychologist. I might even submit it with a 21-4138 http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-21-4138-ARE.pdf with that information to support your PTSD claim. Is your social worker a PhD or what is their title? Being informed and prepared doesn't mean you are gaming the system; you are in this to win. And, if you are not happy with any of your VA care, please communicate that and request a different person. We're here for you! georgiapapa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Mikemmlj Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Sounds like you're making the right move in switching therapists. Is there a Vet Center near you? Vet Centers only focus on trauma and are removed from most of the VA bureaucracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 SoldierMedic395 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Sorry you are getting the run around too. After watching the HVC hearing yesterday, it's clear that they have been sandbagging PTSD claims. I remember that someone during the first panel mentioned that under the proposed budget, VARO's would now be able to rate claims without regard to budget constraints. That tells me that until now the budget comes before the vet's health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PTSD Group Therapy, anyone? Things may have changed but I doubt it. Back in 2008, every time I saw my VA Primary Care Dr, she'd ask about PTSD symptoms and I said I really didn't want to talk to anyon
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It is not your fault at all; sounds like the shrink is trying to reduce the number of PTSD claims at the front end by not accurately recording your symptoms. Go through this list and choose all th
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Good job being proactive and asking to see a different Healthcare provider. But a month seems like a really long time. If that is not acceptable to you then you need to keep asking for a sooner appo
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