Dude74 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 I think I already know the answer to this question. I have a supplemental claim in for PTSD. Is it important for me to continue to see my mental health counselor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Moderator broncovet Posted February 5, 2021 Moderator Share Posted February 5, 2021 Not "necessarily". You can seek treatment privately, if you so choose, but the diagnosis of PTSD has to be made by a VA doc, at VA's insistence. However, it looks very bad if you get awarded benefits and then discontinue treatment. Its ok, if you get different treatment, but getting "no" treatment suggests you are malingering. The VA cant tell you "where" you chose to seek treatment. Dude74 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Moderator brokensoldier244th Posted February 5, 2021 Moderator Share Posted February 5, 2021 It's not necessarily required butt it makes it a lot simpler when you file for increases and/or to counter a request for reduction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Dude74 Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 5 minutes ago, broncovet said: Not "necessarily". You can seek treatment privately, if you so choose, but the diagnosis of PTSD has to be made by a VA doc, at VA's insistence. However, it looks very bad if you get awarded benefits and then discontinue treatment. Its ok, if you get different treatment, but getting "no" treatment suggests you are malingering. The VA cant tell you "where" you chose to seek treatment. I am continuing to see my mental health counselor. My diagnosis was made by a VA phycologist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Moderator brokensoldier244th Posted February 5, 2021 Moderator Share Posted February 5, 2021 As long as you don't forego treatment if you need it, that's not safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Dude74 Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 Submitted Supplemental claim on Monday 1 February. It was approved today. That was fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HadIt.com Elder GBArmy Posted February 6, 2021 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted February 6, 2021 Dude74 Yes, it was fast. It can be especially on MH claims. Be sure to seek treatment and if you aren't P&T and decide to continue outside of the VA, be sure you obtain records on your ongoing treatment. Can come very handy if you try to increase or go for P&T in the future. This advice holds for anyone who continues care outside the VA for any of their disabilities. If you submit your records as you go, it is even better as you won't have to do it later on. Great work by you Dude74! Buck52 and Dude74 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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