I am currently rated at 50% for PTSD and just had my C&P exam for an increase. Below is my current C&P results. Also I suffer from Major Depression and Erectile Dysfunction due to my medication. Could these two items be filed as secondary since the examiner did not list them in my C&P exam.
Any input would be appreciated on to what my outcome may be. Thank you
SECTION I: ---------- 1. Diagnostic Summary --------------------- Does the Veteran now have or has he/she ever been diagnosed with PTSD? [X] Yes[ ] No 2. Current Diagnoses -------------------- a. Mental Disorder Diagnosis #1: PTSD, moderate to severe, chronic Comments, if any: The trauamtic event was learning that a close friend of his killed two older female civilians. PTSD also causes secondary panic attacks 2-3 times per week. b. Medical diagnoses relevant to the understanding or management of the Mental Health Disorder (to include TBI): No response provided. 3. Differentiation of symptoms ------------------------------ a. Does the Veteran have more than one mental disorder diagnosed? [ ] Yes[X] No c. Does the Veteran have a diagnosed traumatic brain injury (TBI)? [ ] Yes[ ] No[X] Not shown in records reviewed 4. Occupational and social impairment ------------------------------------- a. Which of the following best summarizes the Veteran's level of occupational and social impairment with regards to all mental diagnoses? (Check only one) [X] Occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity b. For the indicated level of occupational and social impairment, is it possible to differentiate what portion of the occupational and social impairment indicated above is caused by each mental disorder? [ ] Yes[ ] No[X] No other mental disorder has been diagnosed c. If a diagnosis of TBI exists, is it possible to differentiate what portion of the occupational and social impairment indicated above is caused by the TBI? [ ] Yes[ ] No[X] No diagnosis of TBI SECTION II: ----------- Clinical Findings: ------------------ 1. Evidence review ------------------ In order to provide an accurate medical opinion, the Veteran's claims folder must be reviewed. a. Medical record review: ------------------------- Was the Veteran's VA e-folder (VBMS or Virtual VA) reviewed? [X] Yes[ ] No Was the Veteran's VA claims file (hard copy paper C-file) reviewed? [ ] Yes[X] No If no, check all records reviewed: [ ] Military service treatment records [ ] Military service personnel records [ ] Military enlistment examination [ ] Military separation examination [ ] Military post-deployment questionnaire [ ] Department of Defense Form 214 Separation Documents [ ] Veterans Health Administration medical records (VA treatment records) [X] Civilian medical records [ ] Interviews with collateral witnesses (family and others who have known the Veteran before and after military service) [ ] No records were reviewed [ ] Other: b. Was pertinent information from collateral sources reviewed? [X] Yes[ ] No If yes, describe: On 11/25/2014, Dr. XXX conducted a C&P Initial Evaluation for PTSD and diagnosed the veteran with PTSD with panic attacks. 2. Recent History (since prior exam) ------------------------------------ a. Relevant Social/Marital/Family history: Mr. XX is currently married to his wife of 10 years. He describes the quality of his current marriage as, "loving - but my wife puts up with me." He reports his irritability and anger can stress his wife. He adopted his wife's 14 year old daughter. He reports he has no friends of his own, but he reports he is friendly with many of his wife's friends. He tends to avoid crowds and group social activities. He is quite close with his parents. His main hobby is drumming and working on computers. Overall his social support is limited. He reports that the primary effect of his psychiatric symptoms on his social relationships are tension and distance caused by irritability, rage (including yelling, swearing, and very occasional violence towards inanimate objects - like punching a hole in the door), withdrawal, and emotional numbing. b. Relevant Occupational and Educational history: Mr. XXX highest level of education is some college. He served in the Airforce. He is currently employed as a cyber security analyst at XXX a telecommunications company called XXX. He has worked at XXX since 2011. In 2012, he was written up for "going off on a customer." He reports he works from home or calls in sick 4-5 days a month due to feeling stressed. He reports during times of stress he impulsively loses his temper when talking with customers or makes careless mistakes. He is a lead, and he has five other analysists who report to him. c. Relevant Mental Health history, to include prescribed medications and family mental health: Mr. XXX denied history of psychiatric hospitalization, receiving out-patient therapy, receiving any type of psychopharmacological treatment, or prior suicide attempts. He has been referred to a psychiatrist by his PCP but he is not currently engaged in therapy. He receives medication management from his private PCP, and he is currently maintained on a regimen of Zoloft, hydroxyzine, prazosin and diazepam. d. Relevant Legal and Behavioral history: No arrests. Received an article 15 in the military after he learned of the murders. e. Relevant Substance abuse history: No response provided. f. Other, if any: No response provided. 3. PTSD Diagnostic Criteria --------------------------- Please check criteria used for establishing the current PTSD diagnosis. The diagnostic criteria for PTSD, are from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5). The stressful event can be due to combat, personal trauma, other life threatening situations (non-combat related stressors.) Do NOT mark symptoms below that are clearly not attributable to the Criteria A stressor/PTSD. Instead, overlapping symptoms clearly attributable to other things should be noted under #6 - "Other symptoms". Criterion A: Exposure to actual or threatened a) death, b) serious injury, c) sexual violation, in one or more of the following ways: [X] Witnessing, in person, the traumatic event(s) as they occurred to others [X] Learning that the traumatic event(s) occurred to a close family member or close friend; cases of actual or threatened death must have been violent or accidental; or, experiencing repeated or extreme exposure to aversive details of the traumatic events(s) (e.g., first responders collecting human remains; police officers repeatedly exposed to details of child abuse); this does not apply to exposure through electronic media, television, movies, or pictures, unless this exposure is work related. Criterion B: Presence of (one or more) of the following intrusion symptoms associated with the traumatic event(s), beginning after the traumatic event(s) occurred: [X] Recurrent, involuntary, and intrusive distressing memories of the traumatic event(s). [X] Recurrent distressing dreams in which the content and/or affect of the dream are related to the traumatic event(s). Criterion C: Persistent avoidance of stimuli associated with the traumatic event(s), beginning after the traumatic events(s) occurred, as evidenced by one or both of the following: [X] Avoidance of or efforts to avoid distressing memories, thoughts, or feelings about or closely associated with the traumatic event(s). [X] Avoidance of or efforts to avoid external reminders (people, places, conversations, activities, objects, situations) that arouse distressing memories, thoughts, or feelings about or closely associated with the traumatic event(s). Criterion D: Negative alterations in cognitions and mood associated with the traumatic event(s), beginning or worsening after the traumatic event(s) occurred, as evidenced by two (or more) of the following: [X] Persistent and exaggerated negative beliefs or expectations about oneself, others, or the world (e.g., "I am bad,: "No one can be trusted,: "The world is completely dangerous,: "My whole nervous system is permanently ruined"). [X] Markedly diminished interest or participation in significant activities. [X] Feelings of detachment or estrangement from others. [X] Persistent inability to experience positive emotions (e.g., inability to experience happiness, satisfaction, or loving feelings.) Criterion E: Marked alterations in arousal and reactivity associated with the traumatic event(s), beginning or worsening after the traumatic event(s) occurred, as evidenced by two (or more) of the following: [X] Irritable behavior and angry outbursts (with little or no provocation) typically expressed as verbal or physical aggression toward people or objects. [X] Hypervigilance. [X] Exaggerated startle response. [X] Problems with concentration. [X] Sleep disturbance (e.g., difficulty falling or staying asleep or restless sleep). Criterion F: [X] The duration of the symptoms described above in Criteria B, C, and D are more than 1 month. Criterion G: [X] The PTSD symptoms described above cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. Criterion H: [X] The disturbance is not attributable to the physiological effects of a substance (e.g., medication, alcohol) or another medical condition. 4. Symptoms ----------- For VA rating purposes, check all symptoms that actively apply to the Veteran's diagnoses: [X] Anxiety [X] Panic attacks more than once a week [X] Chronic sleep impairment [X] Disturbances of motivation and mood [X] Difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships 5. Behavioral Observations: --------------------------- Mr. XXX was casually dressed, and was cooperative throughout the examination. His speech was fluent. His psychomotor behavior was appropriate. His affect was constricted and his mood was anxious. His insight was intact. Thought process was linear, goal directed, and future oriented. No reported hallucinations or delusions. No reported homicidal or suicidal ideation. 6. Other symptoms ----------------- Does the Veteran have any other symptoms attributable to PTSD (and other mental disorders) that are not listed above? [ ] Yes[X] No 7. Competency ------------- Is the Veteran capable of managing his or her financial affairs? [X] Yes[ ] No 8. Remarks, (including any testing results) if any: --------------------------------------------------- Veteran's PTSD and panic attacks currently cause moderate socio-occupational impairment.
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I am currently rated at 50% for PTSD and just had my C&P exam for an increase. Below is my current C&P results. Also I suffer from Major Depression and Erectile Dysfunction due to my medication. Could these two items be filed as secondary since the examiner did not list them in my C&P exam.
Any input would be appreciated on to what my outcome may be. Thank you
SECTION I:
----------
1. Diagnostic Summary
---------------------
Does the Veteran now have or has he/she ever been diagnosed with PTSD?
[X] Yes[ ] No 2. Current Diagnoses
--------------------
a. Mental Disorder Diagnosis #1: PTSD, moderate to severe, chronic
Comments, if any: The trauamtic event was learning that a close friend
of his killed two older female civilians. PTSD also causes secondary
panic attacks 2-3 times per week. b. Medical diagnoses relevant to the understanding or management of the
Mental Health Disorder (to include TBI):
No response provided.
3. Differentiation of symptoms
------------------------------
a. Does the Veteran have more than one mental disorder diagnosed?
[ ] Yes[X] No
c. Does the Veteran have a diagnosed traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
[ ] Yes[ ] No[X] Not shown in records reviewed
4. Occupational and social impairment
-------------------------------------
a. Which of the following best summarizes the Veteran's level of
occupational
and social impairment with regards to all mental diagnoses? (Check only
one)
[X] Occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and
productivity b. For the indicated level of occupational and social impairment, is it
possible to differentiate what portion of the occupational and social
impairment indicated above is caused by each mental disorder?
[ ] Yes[ ] No[X] No other mental disorder has been diagnosed
c. If a diagnosis of TBI exists, is it possible to differentiate what
portion of the occupational and social impairment indicated above is caused by the TBI?
[ ] Yes[ ] No[X] No diagnosis of TBI
SECTION II:
-----------
Clinical Findings:
------------------
1. Evidence review
------------------
In order to provide an accurate medical opinion, the Veteran's claims folder
must be reviewed.
a. Medical record review:
-------------------------
Was the Veteran's VA e-folder (VBMS or Virtual VA) reviewed?
[X] Yes[ ] No
Was the Veteran's VA claims file (hard copy paper C-file) reviewed?
[ ] Yes[X] No
If no, check all records reviewed:
[ ] Military service treatment records
[ ] Military service personnel records
[ ] Military enlistment examination
[ ] Military separation examination
[ ] Military post-deployment questionnaire
[ ] Department of Defense Form 214 Separation Documents
[ ] Veterans Health Administration medical records (VA treatment records)
[X] Civilian medical records
[ ] Interviews with collateral witnesses (family and others who have
known the Veteran before and after military service)
[ ] No records were reviewed
[ ] Other:
b. Was pertinent information from collateral sources reviewed?
[X] Yes[ ] No
If yes, describe:
On 11/25/2014, Dr. XXX conducted a C&P Initial Evaluation for
PTSD and diagnosed the veteran with PTSD with panic attacks.
2. Recent History (since prior exam)
------------------------------------
a. Relevant Social/Marital/Family history:
Mr. XX is currently married to his wife of 10 years. He describes
the quality of his current marriage as, "loving - but my wife puts up
with me." He reports his irritability and anger can stress his wife.
He adopted his wife's 14 year old daughter. He reports he has no
friends of his own, but he reports he is friendly with many of his
wife's friends. He tends to avoid crowds and group social activities.
He is quite close with his parents. His main hobby is drumming and
working on computers. Overall his social support is limited. He reports
that the primary effect of his psychiatric symptoms on his social
relationships are tension and distance caused by irritability, rage
(including yelling, swearing, and very occasional violence towards
inanimate objects - like punching a hole in the door), withdrawal,
and emotional numbing.
b. Relevant Occupational and Educational history:
Mr. XXX highest level of education is some college. He served in
the Airforce. He is currently employed as a cyber security analyst
at XXX a telecommunications company called XXX. He has worked at XXX
since 2011. In 2012, he was written up for "going off on a customer."
He reports he works from home or calls in sick 4-5 days a month due to
feeling stressed. He reports during times of stress he impulsively
loses his temper when talking with customers or makes careless
mistakes. He is a lead, and he has five other analysists who report to
him.
c. Relevant Mental Health history, to include prescribed medications and
family mental health:
Mr. XXX denied history of psychiatric hospitalization, receiving
out-patient therapy, receiving any type of psychopharmacological
treatment, or prior suicide attempts. He has been referred to a
psychiatrist by his PCP but he is not currently engaged in therapy. He
receives medication management from his private PCP, and he is
currently maintained on a regimen of Zoloft, hydroxyzine, prazosin
and diazepam.
d. Relevant Legal and Behavioral history:
No arrests. Received an article 15 in the military after he learned of the murders.
e. Relevant Substance abuse history:
No response provided.
f. Other, if any:
No response provided.
3. PTSD Diagnostic Criteria
---------------------------
Please check criteria used for establishing the current PTSD diagnosis. The
diagnostic criteria for PTSD, are from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5). The stressful event can be due to
combat, personal trauma, other life threatening situations (non-combat
related stressors.) Do NOT mark symptoms below that are clearly not
attributable to the Criteria A stressor/PTSD. Instead, overlapping symptoms
clearly attributable to other things should be noted under #6 - "Other
symptoms".
Criterion A: Exposure to actual or threatened a) death, b) serious injury,
c) sexual violation, in one or more of the following ways:
[X] Witnessing, in person, the traumatic event(s) as they
occurred to others
[X] Learning that the traumatic event(s) occurred to a close
family member or close friend; cases of actual or
threatened death must have been violent or accidental; or,
experiencing repeated or extreme exposure to aversive
details of the traumatic events(s) (e.g., first responders
collecting human remains; police officers repeatedly
exposed to details of child abuse); this does not apply to
exposure through electronic media, television, movies, or
pictures, unless this exposure is work related. Criterion B: Presence of (one or more) of the following intrusion symptoms
associated with the traumatic event(s), beginning after the
traumatic event(s) occurred:
[X] Recurrent, involuntary, and intrusive distressing
memories of the traumatic event(s).
[X] Recurrent distressing dreams in which the content and/or
affect of the dream are related to the traumatic event(s). Criterion C: Persistent avoidance of stimuli associated with the traumatic event(s), beginning after the traumatic events(s) occurred,
as evidenced by one or both of the following:
[X] Avoidance of or efforts to avoid distressing memories,
thoughts, or feelings about or closely associated with the traumatic event(s).
[X] Avoidance of or efforts to avoid external reminders
(people, places, conversations, activities, objects,
situations) that arouse distressing memories, thoughts,
or feelings about or closely associated with the traumatic event(s). Criterion D: Negative alterations in cognitions and mood associated with
the traumatic event(s), beginning or worsening after the
traumatic event(s) occurred, as evidenced by two (or more) of the following:
[X] Persistent and exaggerated negative beliefs or
expectations about oneself, others, or the world (e.g.,
"I am bad,: "No one can be trusted,: "The world is
completely dangerous,: "My whole nervous system is permanently ruined").
[X] Markedly diminished interest or participation in
significant activities.
[X] Feelings of detachment or estrangement from others.
[X] Persistent inability to experience positive emotions
(e.g., inability to experience happiness, satisfaction, or loving feelings.) Criterion E: Marked alterations in arousal and reactivity associated with
the traumatic event(s), beginning or worsening after the
traumatic event(s) occurred, as evidenced by two (or more) of the following:
[X] Irritable behavior and angry outbursts (with little or no
provocation) typically expressed as verbal or physical
aggression toward people or objects.
[X] Hypervigilance.
[X] Exaggerated startle response.
[X] Problems with concentration.
[X] Sleep disturbance (e.g., difficulty falling or staying
asleep or restless sleep). Criterion F:
[X] The duration of the symptoms described above in Criteria
B, C, and D are more than 1 month. Criterion G:
[X] The PTSD symptoms described above cause clinically
significant distress or impairment in social,
occupational, or other important areas of functioning. Criterion H:
[X] The disturbance is not attributable to the physiological
effects of a substance (e.g., medication, alcohol) or
another medical condition. 4. Symptoms
-----------
For VA rating purposes, check all symptoms that actively apply to the
Veteran's diagnoses:
[X] Anxiety
[X] Panic attacks more than once a week
[X] Chronic sleep impairment
[X] Disturbances of motivation and mood
[X] Difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social
relationships 5. Behavioral Observations:
---------------------------
Mr. XXX was casually dressed, and was cooperative throughout the
examination. His speech was fluent. His psychomotor behavior was
appropriate. His affect was constricted and his mood was anxious. His
insight was intact. Thought process was linear, goal directed, and
future oriented. No reported hallucinations or delusions. No reported
homicidal or suicidal ideation.
6. Other symptoms
-----------------
Does the Veteran have any other symptoms attributable to PTSD (and other
mental disorders) that are not listed above?
[ ] Yes[X] No
7. Competency
-------------
Is the Veteran capable of managing his or her financial affairs?
[X] Yes[ ] No
8. Remarks, (including any testing results) if any:
---------------------------------------------------
Veteran's PTSD and panic attacks currently cause moderate
socio-occupational impairment.
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