ptsd Another PTSD exam? Already 70% SC'd! What!?

[SecurityForces03]

Hi All,

 

Filed a claim in 2016 for a few increases and a secondary claim for Agoraphobia.

I am already rated 70% for PTSD that includes panic attacks, anxiety, and depression. 

My claim went to gathering of evidence from Prep for decision. I had 2 other exams for this claim, one for my testicles and the other for hearing. It appears they forgot the 3rd C&P exam for agoraphobia?

After speaking with the VA, they told me I have another exam regarding PTSD. Does anyone think because I asked for agoraphobia as a secondary condition to PTSD is why they're requesting another C&P? I was SC'd in 2010 for PTSD.

Thanks!!

[Gastone]

Then there's the 2010 PTSD 70% Award itself. If you're under 55 a Re-exam being Diary Dated for every 3 - 5 yrs is not unheard of, actually, it's required.

If you've been receiving ongoing VMC MH treatment, there's a good chance of a proposed PTSD SC Reduction. Do you think there is even the slightest possibility your PTSD symptoms have improved? Strictly my opinion now, the VAST majority of VA & Private PTSD Clinicians believe that a Vet's PTSD symptomology will definitely improve with comprehensive MH treatment. Think Job Security, on their part.

BE Prepared!

Semper Fi 

[SecurityForces03]

21 minutes ago, Gastone said:

Then there's the 2010 PTSD 70% Award itself. If you're under 55 a Re-exam being Diary Dated for every 3 - 5 yrs is not unheard of, actually, it's required.

If you've been receiving ongoing VMC MH treatment, there's a good chance of a proposed PTSD SC Reduction. Do you think there is even the slightest possibility your PTSD symptoms have improved? Strictly my opinion now, the VAST majority of VA & Private PTSD Clinicians believe that a Vet's PTSD symptomology will definitely improve with comprehensive MH treatment. Think Job Security, on their part.

BE Prepared!

Semper Fi 

Thanks for your write up.

Since I have asked for something secondary to PTSD (agoraphobia), I think, well it's obvious, that the VA would need to do a mental health evaluation to decide.

I think the caveat to that is, the VA probably realized that the last time I used a VA facility was at the beginning on 2016 when they prescribed me more psych medication.

Im assuming this is their chance to either increase me (agoraphobia), keep me the same, or decrease. I don't think I've gotten any better. I'm no longer employed at my 80 hour, 110K year job. Rather, I'm making 300 dollars a week now. I couldn't handle that stress anymore.

Edit: this will be a QTC exam FWIW

Edited April 25, 2017 by SecurityForces03

[Gastone]

$300 a week (about $15,480 yrly) would definitely be a problem in regards to Earned Income below the SGI ($12,400).

 

The wait is on.

Semper Fi

[SecurityForces03]

18 minutes ago, Gastone said:

$300 a week (about $15,480 yrly) would definitely be a problem in regards to Earned Income below the SGI ($12,400).

 

The wait is on.

Semper Fi

Should I bring up that my income is gone because of my disabilities? 

I know that sounds like a no brainer, but I just want  to make sure they understand fully, not just a monetary amount.

what does the SGI stuff do?

[Buck52]

SGI Means substantially gainful  income  or employment? your not allowed or suppose to make more than that (12.400)  

IU,your not suppose to be able to work b/c of your S.C. Disability's & to get it you have to prove you can't work from medical documentation from a Qualified Dr & medical evidence  and a letter from VA  Voc-Rehab stating you are unfeasible to train b/c of your S.C. Disabiltys would help you tremendously 

[SecurityForces03]

7 hours ago, Buck52 said:

SGI Means substantially gainful  income  or employment? your not allowed or suppose to make more than that (12.400)  

IU,your not suppose to be able to work b/c of your S.C. Disability's & to get it you have to prove you can't work from medical documentation from a Qualified Dr & medical evidence  and a letter from VA  Voc-Rehab stating you are unfeasible to train b/c of your S.C. Disabiltys would help you tremendously 

At this point, I'm not on IU but could/should be. Going from a good job to barely being able to make minimum wage is rough.

I will keep you guys updated as soon as I get my QTC appointment for mental health exam.