ptsd Continuing Ptsd Treatment To Keep Rating

[usmc1962]

Just wondering if I am confused about this issue...I don't uunderstand why you must be in treatment for PTSD to continue your payments...I have been suffering since 1986 And only recently recieved a rating 50%. The thinking that if you are not getting treatment they assume you are getting better doesn't hold water..I didn't get treatment for 30 years and I didn't get better. I have been thru CBT at my VAMC and it made me worse. Think about it.....

[Navy04]

Sad to say that I know what you mean bud. I was medically retired in Feb 13 and was awarded 30% for PTSD, Feb 14 PTSD increased to 70%. Even though I hate the VA and talking about the PTSD, I made my self go to weekly PTSD Trauma treatment at VA up until Jan 15 when Trauma Counselor retired. Well when I submitted my recent FDC in Nov 14, the VA decided to review multiple high %s to include a PTSD review, even though the 70% was just awarded a year ago, and not due for Review until Feb 2016. Basically the VA wants to control us, even though we will not be cured anytime soon if ever. I am hoping with this current claim which is in the Prep for Decision phase that I get P&T, and don't have to look over my shoulder any more. Good luck and God Bless!!!

[usmc1962]

Navy4, I appreciate your concern and comments. I have followed your journey on here for awhile. I guess we gotta do what we must. Bless you and yours.

[usmc1962]

Quick question navy04.. Did you request an increase or did they do it automatically?

[Philip Rogers]

USMC1962 - never count on the VA to do anything automatically except, maybe, try to reduce your rating. As for continuing your treatment, to maintain your award, it is not required. At your (and my age) it doesn't matter, as we are somewhat protected. I go to group weekly, for myself, and will continue as long as I am physically able to attend. I also do it to help other veterans, to share what has worked, and not worked, for me!!! After all these yrs I rarely, if ever, go into a rage, anymore. jmo

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[usmc1962]

PR thanks for your info. I am still making my way thru this va journey, trying to understand...my story is long and complicated. I hope to put it out here one of these days and hope to get some advice.

[knap-sack]

It was horrible going through CPT but I learned a ton about my symptoms and understand how I click. Believe you me there are folks that know how to pull our strings. I don't have to react today and say I'm sorry tomorrow. I am glad I have stuck it out.