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hearing loss C&P MENT test implies malingering
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PatriotGames
HI All, & Happy Thanks Giving and Merry Christmas!
Retired 11 Bravo paratrooper in need of advice.
I recently had a C&P exam review of my TBI , Migraines & PTSD last Tuesday 11-22-2016. I was medically retired by the Army in 2009 The Army rated me at the physical evaluation board at 70% for PTSD and other injuries were rated at 20% but my question here is the C&P I was just given. They had me do a 338 questionnaire by sitting at a computer then I had to drive to a different location that was not stated on their letter of the appointment. When I arrived the Dr. proceeded to ask me questions pertaining to my PTSD symptoms since my last C&P in 2015, she asked if I feel that the symptoms got worse or the same and I answered I felt as if they were the same. Symptoms are ; suicidal thoughts, anger issues, flash backs, nightmares, nauseous, anxiety, startled, uneasy, no social life and I have not been employed since being medically retired from the Army in 2009. I was Mede vac'd from Iraq to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany hospital then 30 days after I was flown to Walter Reed for 2 1/2 months treated for PTSD and other injuries. Then I was flown to a Medical Warrior transition unit in Alaska for more PTSD treatment which consisted of 30 days at a VA medical hospital in Rose burg , OR all while on active duty, then back to my unit in Alaska for 2 operations and occupational therapy then the Medical board process. So I have been unemployed since 2009, and receive social security disability. I recently moved to Florida from Texas because my situation has got to the point where my wife needs help from my mom to watch over me when I experience very bad moments, I guess it was too much for her to do all while working and raising a son. I have been taking my prescribed medicine for PTSD and have kept all my appointments. I pulled my health records from my VA Health and in the C&P record the DR. a neuropsychologists stated that she gave me a MENT( Morel Emotional Numbing Test), for my PTSD and that the results suggested that I am Malingering ! she said that I surpassed a cut off score and that according to the manual for the test it indicates the the testee is Malingering. She also stated that the last C&P review was inaccurate because the neuropsychologists did no testing on me. I am 100% SC PTSD & major Depressive disorder 70% Migraine headaches 50% TBI 40% strain cervical spine 20% Strain Lumber spine 10% Tendinitis, left shoulder 10% Degenerative changes Left knee and patellofemoral syndrome 10% Also Degenerative changes Right knee and patellofemoral syndrome 10% , Tinnitus 10%, Irritable bowel syndrome 10% , Sprain left ankle 0% Sprain Right ankle 0%, Hearing loss right ear 0% and Erectile dysfunction 0%. These were the rating since July 27, 2007 a VFW Service Officer helped me with the claims while in recovering from my injuries while I was still on active duty. Since then I have had a C&P review in Feb of 2015 and then the most recently a week ago. I have never submitted any other claims since applying for benefits and waiving my Army pension in 2009 why would I malinger? I guess they review the TBI , PSTD & Migraines every year now. The C&P is in the gathering of information stage. What should I do while waiting for their decision? Should I be talking to a Service Officer ? I just moved to Spring hill Fl from Fort Worth TX and I do not know of a reputable Service Officer. Do I need an Attorney? I have medical ins through tri care standard and medicare should I start using a private Dr for PTSD I do use one for all my physical injuries because I do not trust the VA to inject my knees and spine . Any help from you guys will be a God sent to my family and I . Thank you for your time and I hope this topic helps others in the future.
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Buck52
Have you been sent a letter for a proposed reduction? you have been diagnose by VA for PTSD and currently S.C. at 70% and getting paid a compensation ? correct? WAS THIS EXAM FOR ''INCREASE
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They put at least one doc in every VA who says a Vet is malingering. Remember, you already have a favorable exam that got you service connected. If you have been service connected more than fi
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