ptsd Ptsb

[dougbo1943]

I got a copy of my mental health notes today. Please tell me what this means.

DSM IV-TR DIAGNOSES

AXIS I PTSD

AXIS II No major traits of personality disorder seen at this time

AXIS III HTN, dyspepsia, claw foot arthritis

AXIS IV Severe

AXIS V GAF 50

Please help me understand this.

Thanks

Gunny

Sorry, I don't know how to correct the spelling in tittle to PTSDwith edit

Edited January 11, 2007 by dougbo1943

[john999]

I had a GAF of between 40 and 50 based on three medical reports and I got 70% mainly because I was not working and had SSDI and disability retirement awards. I still had to fight to get it, so be prepared. The VA knows you won't be going back to work and that they will be paying you and your survivors for years to come. They don't want to do that.

[dougbo1943]

Thanks for all of your replies. I see that this claim can get very complex.

I am still working and I want to work for a few more years if my health will let me. I really don't want to get 60% for PTSD at this time. I am mainly trying to get my PTSD SC at this time. The VA MH doctor has connected it to my service. I put in my claim on advise from My TVC SO. The Ro has sent me the claim package and wants to know my stressers. I don't mind that as I can prove them and so can they. Two on the ground and I earned the Combat Air Crew Wings (Insignia) with multi Air Medals. My question is should I just show one or all three stressers?

I have other claims pending and I don't want to get IU at this time. I am luckly as I work for a small family ran company. No bennies but good pay.

Gunny

[calnight]

Thanks for all of your replies. I see that this claim can get very complex.

I am still working and I want to work for a few more years if my health will let me. I really don't want to get 60% for PTSD at this time. I am mainly trying to get my PTSD SC at this time. The VA MH doctor has connected it to my service. I put in my claim on advise from My TVC SO. The Ro has sent me the claim package and wants to know my stressers. I don't mind that as I can prove them and so can they. Two on the ground and I earned the Combat Air Crew Wings (Insignia) with multi Air Medals. My question is should I just show one or all three stressers?

I have other claims pending and I don't want to get IU at this time. I am luckly as I work for a small family ran company. No bennies but good pay.

Gunny

GUNNY,

YOU SHOULD GET 50% FOR PTSD BUT IF YOU TELL YOUR DOCTOR THAT PTSD DOES NOT EFFECT YOU AT WORK AT ALL THE VA MIGHT LOW BALL YOU AND GIVE YOU 30% THERE IS NO 60% FOR PTSD 30, 50, 70, 100% IS THE SCALE. GIVE THE VA ALL EVIDENCE NEVER HOLD ANYTHING BACK THAT CAN HELP YOUR CASE. SO DO SHOW ALL YOUR STRESSERS. I AM HAPPY YOU CAN WORK I WISH I WAS ABLE I TO WAS IN THE CORP MOS 1371 COMBAT ENGINEER. GOOD LUCK