Denied PTSD/MDD but...

[justtryintomakeit]

I was granted SC of Other specified trauma and stressor related disorder, related to PTSD - Personal Trauma. I would like to know is there a difference. I haven't received the Statement of Case from the DRO yet. Any information would be greatly appreciated!!!

[justtryintomakeit]

Thanks again Buck...so I filed for PTSD and MDD is was denied twice and the regional office level. First for not having a diagnosis, second for having a diagnosis more than a year after service.  It was denied again at the first level, but I appealed. I got diag nosed with major depressive disorder and PTSD. Had another C&P and the DRO awarded Other specified trauma and stressor related disorder. Not PTSD or MDD. As for the percentage it was no a increase or decrease I was not rated at all for MH issues. I looked at ebenefits and my overall rating went up and I got a MH rating now.

Edited May 7, 2020 by justtryintomakeit

[GBArmy]

Hi justtryintomakeit I'm not sure what you have. You state that no increase or decrease, no rating for MH, but ebebefits now say rating now up. You need to see your decision letter; about a week or so in the mail. If it still doesn't make sense to you, come back with a redacted copy with your personal info removed and we can help (I think!)

[justtryintomakeit]

2 hours ago, GBArmy said:

Hi justtryintomakeit I'm not sure what you have. You state that no increase or decrease, no rating for MH, but ebebefits now say rating now up. You need to see your decision letter; about a week or so in the mail. If it still doesn't make sense to you, come back with a redacted copy with your personal info removed and we can help (I think!)

Before

So like I said I filed for service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder. That was not a increase/decrease. I was not previously rated for any MH, so i cannot increase or decrease for something I was not service connected for. 

After

I previously stated I reviewed ebenefits And now have MH rating for  Other specified trauma and stressor related disorder. Not PTSD or MDD which I was previously diagnosed. To be clear the DRO NOW decided to service connect and rate my claim.  The question was why service connect Other specified trauma and stressor related disorder and not PTSD/MDD. 

So I currently have a MH rating for Other specified trauma and stressor related disorder. I appreciate all the replies.

[GBArmy]

Check myhealthevet and get blue button for a copy of the medical info if the VA did the review. Or, you can request a copy of the C&P by sending in a request for release of info, VA form 3288 and request C&P with all notes. And, you can also request a copy of your C-file, which will take several months. You could also go to the RO and request to see your file, which may be the quickest route. You want to know what your diagnostic code is and if you are rated correctly. The VA often assigns a code and therefore a rating which can be challenged on MH grants. You need your decision letter first.

[justtryintomakeit]

1 hour ago, GBArmy said:

Check myhealthevet and get blue button for a copy of the medical info if the VA did the review. Or, you can request a copy of the C&P by sending in a request for release of info, VA form 3288 and request C&P with all notes. And, you can also request a copy of your C-file, which will take several months. You could also go to the RO and request to see your file, which may be the quickest route. You want to know what your diagnostic code is and if you are rated correctly. The VA often assigns a code and therefore a rating which can be challenged on MH grants. You need your decision letter first.

Ok know u seem to be getting what I was trying to say. How important is the diagnostic code? What I was given with was Other specified trauma and stressor related disorder vs PTSD/MDD?

[GBArmy]

Dignostic code, dc, is real important. You match what your actual conditions are to the various levels, or ratings, given in the code.. That way you can figure whether or not you were low balled and should appeal.Find out what the dc is. If it is a MH condition, they all use the same criteria. Go to http://www.militarydisabilitymadeeasy.com/mentaldisorders.html and plug in mental health disorders. A lot of stuff there. Until you get your decision letter, you aren't going to get anywhere. If your decision letter comes and they don't include your dc used for your rating, you then can call Peggy and ask what it is.