ptsd New Claim Or Add To Present Nod Appeal?

[BoonDoc]

I was told by a person at the VA 800 # that I should just write them a letter giving them my statement as to why I bekieve the PTSD is related to my present claim, that's on appeal for TDIU, for the symptoms that the pscy. doc said was PTSD all this time, so my question is:

Should I open a new claim for the dianosed /PTSD, with in-service stressor in my SMR's, and a 23 year long history of being treated for several of the symptoms of PTSD; my doctor told me that my mifraines were a symptoms of PTSD, as well as anxiety, etc., or should I submit a "Statement in Support of Claim" going into detail as to what happende to me,and present treatment and diagnosis of PTSD, with delayed onset?

Has anyone used trhe online way to submitt a claim? I just have a little bit of trouble believing that it's in my best interested in using that service....anyone here with experience with using it?

Thanks for any suggestions, oppions, and ideals as I'm feeling "burnt out"

Boondoc

[Objee]

Boondoc,

Have you actually been evaluated for PTSD - GAF, etc.? If so, and you haven't yet submitted it as a claim, you'll have to do that first. If it's (PTSD) listed with medical evidence in your NOD, you can submit additional medical evidence to the NOD for TDIU.

I'd deliver the Statement to the RO and get the dated receipt stamp if at all possible.

Ralph

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I was told by a person at the VA 800 # that I should just write them a letter giving them my statement as to why I bekieve the PTSD is related to my present claim, that's on appeal for TDIU, for the symptoms that the pscy. doc said was PTSD all this time, so my question is:

Should I open a new claim for the dianosed /PTSD, with in-service stressor in my SMR's, and a 23 year long history of being treated for several of the symptoms of PTSD; my doctor told me that my mifraines were a symptoms of PTSD, as well as anxiety, etc., or should I submit a "Statement in Support of Claim" going into detail as to what happende to me,and present treatment and diagnosis of PTSD, with delayed onset?

Has anyone used trhe online way to submitt a claim? I just have a little bit of trouble believing that it's in my best interested in using that service....anyone here with experience with using it?

Thanks for any suggestions, oppions, and ideals as I'm feeling "burnt out"

Boondoc

[BoonDoc]

Yes I have been diagnosed and been treated for PTSD at the VA clinic. The doctor told me that I was un-employable, and that I should be on 100% SC disability.

I called and asked the VA to send me a claim form so I could open the claim, and when he got into my file and saw that I had an appeal open at present he said that you just need to send in a statement in support of your claim, and it will be added to my prersent TDIU claim.

A light went off in my head telling me this was "bunk" and that I don't want to tie the two issues together, but then again I wanted to ask from those with more experience about the situation.

I plan to file a new claim for the PTSD, and send all documentation that I have of treatment since discharge with the claim.

I have the stressor while on active duty, in my SMR's, a history of being treated for the symptoms of PTSD since discharge, and a current diagnosis of PTSD, adn am going to counseling sessions every time they give me an appoiontment.

I think the doctor's statement will help with the TDIU, but I think the two claims should stay seperate so the VA can't get it all messed up...

Thanks for the input,

Boondoc

[Pete53]

To open as a new claim you will lose the effective date and start the clock running at a different point. If you can tag it to an existing claim all the better for you.

[BoonDoc]

Maybe I'm pre-programmed tro think the VA is not acting in my best interest.

The symptoms are the same as before, just now the

PTSD diagnosis to add to the mix.

Thanks for the advise

Boondoc

PS does sleep apnea have a relationship with PTSD...my psch. doctor told me to have my wife watch and see if I snore and have episode of "loud snorting" sounds while asleep, so I have been wondering what he's looking for?

BoonDoc