ptsd How long does it take USASCURR to verify a stressor and send the informatio to the VA?

[kent101]

I just saw on ebenefits and update that says "PTSD diagnosed, confirm stressor, to USASCURR". U.S. Armed Services Center for Unit Records Research (USASCURR). How long does it normally take for USASCURR to confirm a stressor and send it back to the VA? Also I only talked to a licensed clinical social worker/readjustment counselor at my local vet center about my PTSD issues. Does that mean if they find a stressor that I still need to go to a VA Psychologist to confirm my PTSD?

[john999]

I did not even know the VA still required a confirmed stressor for PTSD?  I thought if your stressor sounded viable to your shrink and you got the PTSD DX from the VA then you were good to go.  If they are going back to the confirming stressors via unit records then a lot of vets are going to be crying.  I though that if you were in a combat zone and your VA shrink believes your story of fear and stress brought on by fear of hostile action that was enough these days.  For RVN vets they required proof of a stressor as in direct combat with the enemy or indirect fire hitting your position.  I thought that all changed.

[Buck52]

The stressors still need to be mention for the record  if veteran as a CIB or any mention of certifcates/ribbons Purple Heart  from combat duty  in a U.S. Conflict  then the stessors are waived  but it is still of record, the examiner reads it and usually skips this part of the C&P EXAM.. My C&P examiner mention to me  she has read about my stressors and I won't be asking you about them...& went on to something else.

if veteran don't have this on his DD 214 Then if he can prove he was in hostile enemy territory and in fear for his /her life  with unit records or buddy statements and have prof and time /dates with in reason or within 10 days of action of the location.

As for as how long does it takes the VA to send out for this information  is any body's guess/  they are suppose to send for it when they start working your claim.    when you submit the statement in support of claim   it also has the FOIA added in.  but a lot of it depends on the rater that works your claim.

jmo

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

Edited August 29, 2016 by Buck52

[Berta]

The 2010 PTSD regulations, available here  under a search, will concede stressor if the conditions of service/MOS are consistent with fear of hostile activity and/or close proximity to hostile fire.

These regs were written however to make claims easier for incountry OIF/OEF veterans.

"Also I only talked to a licensed clinical social worker/readjustment counselor at my local vet center about my PTSD issues. Does that mean if they find a stressor that I still need to go to a VA Psychologist to confirm my PTSD? "

Yes. The PTSD diagnosis must come from a VA Psychologist or psychiatrist via a C & P exam.

It pays when describing a stressor to VA, to give as many details as possible and to try to narrow down the date and place as best as you can.

 

[Buck52]

Ms berta said '' These regs were written however to make claims easier for incountry OIF/OEF veterans.''

I Might add  for Vietnam Veterans  Also.