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fatheryabueloDE9
Hello fellow Veterans,
I am pretty new to Hadit or any forum helping vets.
Recently, I received and read my C & P report.
Two weeks before exam, the VA notified me my FDC is now a regular claim.
I know my wait may be lo-o-oog.
Btw, I am a Vietnam vet who waited over 40 years to seek VA help
I am unclear as to how the VA"s Raters might determine a rating.
Also, I do not know if the VA Rating will use one or two disabilities.
Question: Based on the data below, any educated guesstimates based on forum observations
or experience with other vets ?
I have both PTSD Combat and MST and do not know if rated separately or are combined
with the VA Psychologist's other Rating factors.(below.)
Below "other..." is the VA Psychologist's Opinion,
Other relevant C & P data:
My Diagnosis, 1. PTSD, 2 Alcohol Use Disorder,
PTSD "stressor" experiences were both Combat and MST in 1968-69.
The C & P VA Psychologist's report section 4. Occupational and Social Impairment
rates me in the 30% bracket. (with which I do not agree.) The C & P exam was only 1 hour.
(The VA Psychologist Opinion follows below)
Stressors:
1. PTSD Combat,
2. PTSD MST
Initial 2014 CBOC, Mental Health exams report me having PTSD, MDD & anxiety.
C & P Psychologist states for VA Raters:
Depressed Mood,
Anxiety,
Chronic Sleep impairment , &
disturbances of motivation and mood.
TYPE OF MEDICAL OPINION PROVIDED: [ MEDICAL OPINION FOR
DIRECT SERVICE CONNECTION ]
a. The condition claimed was at least as likely as not
(50% or greater probability) incurred in or caused by the claimed inservice injury, event or illness.
c. Rationale: To reiterate, the veterans PTSD is MOST
LIKELY related to both his
fear of hostile military and terrorist activity as
well as to MST.
The record MOST LIKELY supports the occurance of MST.
Finally, the veterans symptoms did MOST LIKELY have onset while in
the military.
Opinion is based on clinical experience and research, clinical interview data, DSM5 criteria,
behavioral observation, and supporting service and
medical records
Besides a possible rating of 0-100%, does any Vet or someone have a similar experience
or knowledge of a similar situation?
I'd appreciate any reasonable idea.
Thanks,
Have a good day,
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