No Diagnosis But Submitted Claim

[oldtimer15]

Sorry to bother everyone, but I have a few questions about the claims process.

Has anyone ever been approved for PTSD or another mental health disorder without first getting a diagnosis?

I recently filed for PTSD and anxiety and had a C&P exam. The C&P examiner said I had symptoms of PTSD. Does her filling out the DBQ suffice for a diagnosis?

Or am I probably going to get denied?

If I get denied, should I go to the VA and then get an official diagnosis?

Apologies if these are rookie questions.

Thank you for the help.

[Buck52]

''Myhealthevet' Account  would be used to track your health and order prescriptions , check on future Appointments.ect,,,ect,,,

e-benefits  Account would be used to check the status of your claims or to file a claim electronically. or look to see how they have rated you. ect,,,ect,,,,

[oldtimer15]

Thanks again for everyone's help. I was service connected for PTSD, but deferred on a few other items. If the other items are approved, but lower than I think they should be I might appeal. But if I appeal, will my whole case (including the PTSD claim) be reviewed again? Or just the one I might specifically appeal?

Also, I had a claim from a few years back get denied. But I feel I have new evidence that might win my case? If I ask the VA to reconsider my old claim, will they also review my newly awarded service connected disabilities?

I guess I don't want to poke the bear and am wondering what triggers a review of currently awarded conditions. Maybe I should just be grateful the VA granted me the things they did.

Thank you.

[ShrekTheTank]

Hey oldtimer15,

I totally understand where you are coming from and yes the VA can do whatever they want to do.  They could review it with you putting in any claim.  I believe you can appeal just the ones you want too.

I would totally reopen that old case or at least try too.  Not sure when they denied you, but you have got to get that appeal in within a year!!!

Keep fighting them and never back down!  Don't settle for less that you deserve!  Remember you are your best resource as no one will fight as hard as you do!

I have been fighting the VA for 6 years now have not had one reopened and I am still fighting a ton of issues.  

Also you have an amazing resource here to help you get through it!

[paulstrgn]

Shrek is correct, no one cares more about your claims than you do. Rmemember the only time you lose is when you give up, never give up if you want to win.

[Valhalla0321]

Please Comment:

 

My PTSD claim has been deferred, i have diagnosis and my MH with VA has connected ptsd as in service however i have a C&P outsourced in a couple of days- any suggestions please help me.

[oldtimer15]

6 hours ago, shrekthetank1 said:

Hey oldtimer15,

I totally understand where you are coming from and yes the VA can do whatever they want to do.  They could review it with you putting in any claim.  I believe you can appeal just the ones you want too.

I would totally reopen that old case or at least try too.  Not sure when they denied you, but you have got to get that appeal in within a year!!!

Keep fighting them and never back down!  Don't settle for less that you deserve!  Remember you are your best resource as no one will fight as hard as you do!

I have been fighting the VA for 6 years now have not had one reopened and I am still fighting a ton of issues.  

Also you have an amazing resource here to help you get through it!

Thanks, shrekthetank1. I will continue to fight it. I was denied quite a few years ago, so I'm outside the one-year appeal. Got to get myself to the docs to get my new evidence ready.