MST C & P EXAM RESULTS WHAT DO YOU THINK?

[Muffin]

Morning,

Just got my result from a MST please tell me what do you all think? 

 

Opinion: 

It is as likely as not (50% likelihood) that the current symptoms of the patients diagnosed PTSD and depressive disorder are the result of an in service MST-related event. 

Rationale:  Markers of symptoms in the patient's medical history (Statement in Support of Claim and MAP-D Development letter) would/could fall in line as MST markers with her claimed stressor and substantiate that stress.  Exam utilized DSM-5 diagnostic criteria. 

[Buck52]

Yes we need more information about your C&P EXAM  TO GIVE YOU A FAIR OPINION ON YOUR RATING %...As they base this on the severity of your symptoms,as Andyman pointed out. 

jmo

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

[Muffin]

Navy4life,

I am in therapy twice a month and I have just started my enrollment into an additional group therapy with a local VET center.  I am going post the social and occupational impairment for you all to review.  Thanks for your support.

[Muffin]

a. Mental Disorder Diagnosis #1: Posttraumatic stress disorder, chronic

ICD code: F43.12

Mental Disorder Diagnosis #2: Major depressive disordeer

ICD code: F32.9

b. Medical diagnoses relevant to the understanding or management of the

Mental Health Disorder (to include TBI): See medical records.

3. Differentiation of symptoms

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a. Does the Veteran have more than one mental disorder diagnosed?

[X] Yes [ ] No

b. Is it possible to differentiate what symptom(s) is/are attributable to

each diagnosis?

[X] Yes [ ] No [ ] Not applicable (N/A)

If yes, list which symptoms are attributable to each diagnosis and

discuss whether there is any clinical association between these

diagnoses:

Major depression does not include PTSD DSM-5 Criterion B or C

symptoms-reexperiencing and avoidance.

c. Does the Veteran have a diagnosed traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

[ ] Yes [X] No [ ] Not shown in records reviewed

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 due to mild or transient symptoms

which decrease work efficiency and ability to perform occupational

tasks only during periods of significant stress, or; symptoms

controlled by medication

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?

[X] Yes [ ] No [ ] No other mental disorder has been diagnosed

If yes, list which portion of the indicated level of occupational and

social impairment is attributable to each diagnosis:

Equal portions to each condition.

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?

 

[Navy4life]

Based on the occupational and social impairment, it's a 10% rating but there could be other factors to come into play for the overall MH rating.

[Muffin]

I am already rated at 30% for MDD/anxiety so could this possibly mean a decrease if I am rated for PTSD/MST at 10%?

[Navy4life]

I am not sure b/c I am not a rater nor do I know your claim.  I am just going based off the Occupational & Social Impairment that was given.  Again, don't sweat it....I am sure you will be just fine....