i am a new member on this, former US army reservist, and currently employed full time. i separated in 2009 but filed my claim in Aug 2015 (i wasnt aware as a reservist of only 6 yrs total enlistment that i could actually apply for anything). my decision finally moved in the Preparation for Decision phase two days ago, 6/21/2016. i have two questions:
1 - how quickly does it go from here?...(im guessing the answer is that there is no answer. everyone's claim is handled differently but has anyone experienced the claim to wrap up rather quickly from here?)
2 - i am trying to determine what sort of rating i may get for my mental health based off my C&P results. anyone with experience please take a look (below) and offer their opinion?
thank you kindly for any assistance and response:
SECTION I:
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1. Diagnostic Summary
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Does the Veteran have a diagnosis of PTSD that conforms to DSM-5 criteria
based on today's evaluation?
[X] Yes [ ] No
ICD code: F 43.10
2. Current Diagnoses
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a. Mental Disorder Diagnosis #1: PTSD
ICD code: F 43.10
Mental Disorder Diagnosis #2: Unspecified Depressive Disorder
ICD code: F32.9
4. Occupational and social impairment
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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 occasional decrease in work
efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform
occupational tasks, although generally functioning satisfactorily,
with normal routine behavior, self-care and conversation
****i know by definition this summary may fall within the 30% rating, but please continue reading below******
a. Medical record review:
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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 yes, list any records that were reviewed but were not included in the
Veteran's VA claims file:
If no, check all records reviewed:
[ ] Military service treatment records
[ ] Military service personnel records
[ ] Military enlistment examination
[ ] Military separation examination
[X] Military post-deployment questionnaire
[X] Department of Defense Form 214 Separation Documents
[X] Veterans Health Administration medical records (VA treatment
records)
[ ] 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:
3. Stressors
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Describe one or more specific stressor event(s) the Veteran considers
traumatic (may be pre-military, military, or post-military):
a. Stressor #1: [censored]
Does this stressor meet Criterion A (i.e., is it adequate to support
the diagnosis of PTSD)?
[X] Yes [ ] No
Is the stressor related to the Veteran's fear of hostile military or
terrorist activity?
[X] Yes [ ] No
Is the stressor related to personal assault, e.g. military sexual
trauma?
[ ] Yes [X] No
d. Additional stressors: If additional stressors, describe (list using the
above sequential format):
Stressor #4 [censored]
This stressor meets Criterion A; this stressor is related to the
Veteran's fear of hostile military or terrorist activity; this stessor
is not related to personal assualt.
4. PTSD Diagnostic Criteria
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Please check criteria used for establishing the current PTSD diagnosis. 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 #7 - Other symptoms. The diagnostic criteria
for PTSD, referred to as Criteria A-H, are from the Diagnostic and
Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5).
Criterion A: Exposure to actual or threatened a) death, b) serious
injury,
c) sexual violation, in one or more of the following ways:
[X] Directly experiencing the traumatic event(s)
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).
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 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, distorted cognitions about the cause or consequences
of
the traumatic event(s) that lead to the individual to blame
himself/herself or others.
[X] Feelings of detachment or estrangement from others.
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] Hypervigilance.
[X] Problems with concentration.
[X] Sleep disturbance (e.g., difficulty falling or staying asleep or
restless sleep).
Criterion F:
[X] Duration of the disturbance (Criteria B, C, D, and E) is more than
1 month.
Criterion G:
[X] The disturbance causes 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.
Criterion I: Which stressor(s) contributed to the Veteran's PTSD
diagnosis?:
[X] Stressor #1
[X] Other, please indicate stressor number (i.e., Stressor #4, #5,
etc.) as indicated above:
Stressor #4
5. Symptoms
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For VA rating purposes, check all symptoms that actively apply to the
Veteran's diagnoses:
[X] Depressed mood [this is a 30% symptom]
[X] Anxiety [30% symptom]
[X] Suspiciousness [30% symptom]
[X] Panic attacks more than once a week [this is a 50% symptom]
[X] Chronic sleep impairment [30% symptom]
[X] Flattened affect [50% symptom]
[X] Disturbances of motivation and mood [50% symptom]
****the symptoms listed above fall under both 30% and 50% criteria, so i am uncertain whether they will consider both or make the decision based off the Summary at the begining of the report, which technically defines the 30% rating******
9. Remarks, (including any testing results) if any
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Based on this examination and a review of the records, it is determined
that the Veteran meets DSM-5 criteria for PTSD. It is further determined
that this diagnosis is at least as likely as not (50/50 probability) a
result of the identified in service stressors. The Veteran is also found
to meet criteria for Unspecified Depressive Disorder. This diagnosis is
determined to be at least as likely as not (50/50 probability)
proximately
due to or a result of the PTSD. The Veteran gives a credible account of
stressors deemed consistent with his MOS, and with service in the
identified combat theater. While there are no related service treatment
records, post-deployment questionnaires suggest that Veteran was
experiencing subjective distress at the time of his redeployment. The
claimed anxiety and sleep disturbance are deemed to be symptoms of both
of
the current diagnoses.
this ends my report. thank you again for anyone's response and assistance.
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Alcapone1931
good afternoon all,
i am a new member on this, former US army reservist, and currently employed full time. i separated in 2009 but filed my claim in Aug 2015 (i wasnt aware as a reservist of only 6 yrs total enlistment that i could actually apply for anything). my decision finally moved in the Preparation for Decision phase two days ago, 6/21/2016. i have two questions:
1 - how quickly does it go from here?...(im guessing the answer is that there is no answer. everyone's claim is handled differently but has anyone experienced the claim to wrap up rather quickly from here?)
2 - i am trying to determine what sort of rating i may get for my mental health based off my C&P results. anyone with experience please take a look (below) and offer their opinion?
thank you kindly for any assistance and response:
--------------------------------------------------------
****i know by definition this summary may fall within the 30% rating, but please continue reading below******
****the symptoms listed above fall under both 30% and 50% criteria, so i am uncertain whether they will consider both or make the decision based off the Summary at the begining of the report, which technically defines the 30% rating******
this ends my report. thank you again for anyone's response and assistance.
[The Silent Warrior of the Army Team]
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Looks like a winner to me. Now, how much compensation, not so sure. And yes, they don't let the Reservists, to include Guardsman, in on all on the available benefits. We are what they call
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Alcapone, I believe they must by law, rate you on the highest allowable symptoms, so you are sitting solidly in the 50% block. That don't mean they won't lowball you at 30%, tho. Also, file for
Alcapone1931
thank you hamslice, arNG, and andyman for your prompt responses. good to hear you guys validate my bit of hope i have on this. +andyman73 - i did file for sleep disturbances in my file, however i
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