Veterans "gaming" the system for PTSD claims?

[Jimmer]

Hi Everyone, I wanted to share with you a article that I read on military.com in which a Bruce (whatever his last name is) testified to a group on how the veterans are "gaming" the system, and getting PTSD claims approved.  First of all, I would like to meet this guy face-to-face and tell him what an idiot he is. (I would like to do more, but restraint  would be necessary).  First of all a V.A. doctor has to determine that you have PTSD, not someone from the outside.  Does this clown think the V.A. doctors are willing to "look the other way" on claims?  Quite the opposite.  Then you have to have a "stressor", that ties the PTSD with an military event related to the PTSD.  It took me four years to get PTSD disability, and the V.A. went thru everything with a fine tooth comb.  Lucky, I c-file confirmed my "stressor", and I had been going to the V.A. mental health facilities, meeting with various doctors, sessions, etc.  I still see them three times a month, and take five different  medications.  This guy, Bruce, based his information on veterans talking to one other about applying, saying it was easy, blah, blah, blah.  I don't know of any vet that has received disability compensation for PTSD, that had an easy road, and I have talked to a lot of them.   It is comments like this, that really anger, me, and gives the false impression, that vets are just "scamming" the system, and a way to give fuel to cut disability benefits.   I would love to here you comments, especially those of you getting PTSD disability benefits.  I am sure you did not have any easy road, the V.A. makes sure of that!

[Buck52]

Victor Ray

Be sure to tune into the Hadit Radio Podcast show this evening.

With jbasser &Jerel Cook...with guest speaker James Cripps and Ray Cobb...hopefully Alex and Ms berta will be on...discussion about the Arkansas Pathologist that is sick and has caused the death of a Veteran/or Veterans and if you call in they will take your question/questions...your question don't necessary have to be about the show topic  they take any questions VA Related.

starts in about 30 minutes.

Edited July 12, 2018 by Buck52

[Victor Ray]

Thanks Buck.

got the alert set. Do I just click the “podcast” on the bar above?

victor ray

[Buck52]

yes  or you can call the Number and talk with them ask your questions...they take any  VA related QUESTION...Not necessary bout the tonight's topic about the Arkansas VA Pathologist.

If its VA Related  they take the call...just let the CUE pick up and Jerald Cook Will be right with you.

[Victor Ray]

Ok, i’ll Be listening. Are questions at the end ? Dang, misplaced that number, but I can find it.

thanks...victor

[Victor Ray]

Got it. 347-237-4819

[Victor Ray]

Buck.

I got through, but had a terrible connection with lag in timing, but I’m sure it was my end plus it was a cel phone. Next time it will be my land line. Great guys and great information too. Many things I did not know, and your hosts were awesome.  Thank you for recommending it, and I will be calling again, for updates, and more great discussion. They really give you some encouragement, hope, and I wish I had called sooner. The VFW SAID I JUST HAD TO WAIT MY TURN, but if they would have given me my records like I ask 47 years ago, I wouldn’t have to be messing with this mess now. Gerald, John, and James were a pleasure to talk to. Thanks again My friend.

And Berta. I didn’t realize it was you do to my connection, losing some of your appearance. Thank you and hope to hear you again soon.

victor ray

 

Edited July 13, 2018 by Victor Ray
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