ptsd Members Opinion Needed!

[Buck52]

Hello,

As most you guys know I was recently diagnosed with PTSD and Moderately Severe Depression by the VA in June 2015...code 9411 not sure on this rating?

also Unspecific Depression disorders code for that is 9435...which for the rating I would ask for that suites my symptom's would be 70% I understand there suppose to award/rate the highest of the two!

My dilemma is I cant make up my mind rather to file a claim or not, I am getting TDIU P&T on a combined rating of 90% for servere hearing loss/tinnitus, been that way now for almost 14 consecutive years. (paid at the 100%rate) Iam well over over 55..actually 63

IF I get a 70%rating with PTSD this would qualify for SMS's House Bound &some extra income If I win the claim and it sure would help out.

I just don't know what to do.? need suggestions and opinions & I do know it all boils down to my choice I realize that but just needed some suggestion as what maybe you guys would do if you were in my shoes?

If I decide to file I need to file as this as a new claim correct? not an increase claim or FDC claim.

I can't file it as FDC because I need some STR's and more Service Records to prove some stressors, as evidence this PTSD is because of my Military Service From RVN. years later.

The VA social Worker says this can happen to Veterans years later , as same as what my MH doc said & she a license BOARD CERTIFIED VA Physiatrist.

Matter fact the physiatrist ask me if I was going to file a claim? I told her I don't know yet?

So as my friends & experience members with compensation claim here on hadit (in your opinion or advice) do you have any suggestion as to rather or not I should file a New Claim with this and just hope for the best?

I trust everyone here on Hadit especially the elder members such as Ms Berta, Jbasser, Jerrel Cook, asknod, Ms tbird, Carlie, Phillip Rogers, Georgiapapa , broncovet, Pete 53, Pete 992, Chuck 75 John999,Gastone,and other hdit members as well.

Thanks you all for your support and your valuable Advice.

I'm at loss right now and can't think very well....and just need a little help on this matter, as my spouse wanted me to ask on here, as she too trust all the hadit members vs any VSO or Vet Center, or any other Veterans organization.

We both Appreciate you guys!

..........Buck & Ms Buck

Edited August 1, 2015 by Buck52

[Buck52]

Thanks Andyman,

every little bit helps me...just need to learn it.

your information helps a lot

Thanks

......................Buck

[Andyman73]

Buck,

Just trial and error, not too hard.

Andy

[Buck52]

Andyman

Right now I'm printing off the 21 526 ez form

and the PTSD DBQ form, and fill them out or the 526 ez my self and take the PTSD DBQ to my MH Physiatrist and ask her if she will fill it out?

I just order my SR's From St Louis...I'm going to try to get everything in oreder and make copies and send in my claim....and wait on them to send me a C&P Exam Letter.

I wish they could Just decide on the evidence I send a decision without having to go through the C&P Exam.

but will wait and see, no hurry for this claim.

probably be denied but I'm ready to NOD'em LoL

Anyway been away from the computer with getting document's ready copies and what knott.

wait on my records from St Louie.

Be pretty cool if you and me get our claims ''awarded'' the same time!!!

Good Luck Buddy

................Buck

Edited August 5, 2015 by Buck52

[Andyman73]

Buck,

Glad you're getting that ball rolling. I still feel like I've been shown what goes on behind the green curtain. After nearly 2 decades of "ignoring the man behind the green curtain"..ala Wiz of Oz. Now I see what the VA has been hiding from me,(us) all these years.

Buck, it would be too awesome if our claims cleared and were awarded at the same time! Lol!

Semper Fi.

Andy

[Buck52]

yes it sure would.

I have not sent in my claim yet, waiting on my service records from St Louis, and getting a nexus letter for my VA Dr to fill out and the PTSD DBQ, I Hope she will??, if not just have to go pay for a private IMO...Which I was wishing I don't or at least until I have to if denied.

I should be hearing from St Louis any week now...but it could be longer, they got my request about 2 weeks ago.

but I am trying to get everything I can think of gathered up before I file the claim and send it all to them at once.

Good Luck with your Claim buddy.

.........................Buck

[Andyman73]

I wish my C-file would come, already. I know lots of Vets have said it takes way too long to get it. I even sent a complaint via IRIS, and no response from them either.

Wondering if I should go with depression or ptsd, tho. I'm afraid to as my MH doc if I should file a claim, and see what he has to say.

Andy