I had my c&p exam last week for PTSD. While in the questioning process the QTC examineer asked if I used any drugs or alcohol. I stated that after my conditions started I used alcohol heavily for a month or two but quit and no longer drink. Will this affect my claim?
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Blake324
I had my c&p exam last week for PTSD. While in the questioning process the QTC examineer asked if I used any drugs or alcohol. I stated that after my conditions started I used alcohol heavily for a month or two but quit and no longer drink. Will this affect my claim?
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I had my c&p exam last week for PTSD. While in the questioning process the QTC examineer asked if I used any drugs or alcohol. I stated that after my conditions started I used alcohol heavily for
pumibel
I believe that "self medicating" is part of symptomology, so if anything, it may bolster your claim. Others in here with more knowledge will surely give you some more information, but don't worry too
broncovet
Probably, it wont affect you much. If VA could deny every claim of every Veteran who ever had too much to drink, or took drugs, then VA's budget could be cut 50 percent and there would likely be muc
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