ptsd PTSD

[Army Savage 30]

Hello!

I am new to the claims process. I am an OEF 2010-2011 Veteran with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. I have filed for PTSD and from what I have read based off of the 10%, 30%, 50%, 70% and 100% guide lines I am border line 50% and 70%. What suggestions does anyone have to ensure me to get granted 70%. Any Key Terms, Phrases, Moods Etc.. Open to any and all opinions.

[ArNG11]

Medical evidence, verifiable in-service stressor, doctors medical nexus connecting the in service stressor to your condition.  Treatment records and such.

[Berta]

The VA , for in country OIF OEF veterans,will concede stressor if the circumstances of service are consistent with "fear of" and/or "close proximity "to hostile activity."

Go over the 2010 PTSD regulations here:

 

 

[ArNG11]

9 minutes ago, Berta said:

The VA , for in country OIF OEF veterans,will concede stressor if the circumstances of service are consistent with "fear of" and/or "close proximity "to hostile activity."

Go over the 2010 PTSD regulations here:

 

 

Spot on. Verifiable stressors are a big plus.  I personally would go in with an IMO and/or treatment records as evidence, however, I think if you had access to finance records, particularly LES statements, your special pay allotments such "imminent danger pay, and or hostile fire pay" would satisfy some of that requirement.  DD-214's will also have information useful to tie in operations in "hot spot" areas.

[bionoce]

Make sure you mention thoughts of hurting self or others if you've experienced that. I know a dude who failed to mention his suicide attempt and stay at the happy house. He ended up getting lowballed and wondered why.

[PCW]

Just be honest and and forthright when discussing on how PTSD affects you on a day to day basis. On your worst day. Put it in your own words and hold nothing back. As Berta pointed out, familiarize yourself with the PTSD regs. Good luck. 

[Navy04]

There is nothing to say, other then just go in there be honest, talk about your worst recent day. Other then that, the Documented Evidence has to speak for itself no magic words my friend. Good luck and keep us posted