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Cloudbuster
Hi fellow Vets,
So last year during the pandemic I finally applied for a PTSD disability.
As I knew VA screw vets I found a Psychology that does DBQ and had one done via telehealth.
Initial Decision letter for Aug 2020 I got a 50%
I submitted a HLR and decision on Feb 2021 increased to 70%
and this is on the HLR Reason For Decision
We are unable to use your submitted DBQ as initial PTSD examinations must be performed by a VA professional. A telemental health examination report is only acceptable and actionable for rating purposes when prepared by a VHA or VBA contracted examiner in response to a VA C&P request. Decision makers must not accept in lieu of VA examination any DBQ that has been prepared by a non-VA provider and completed by means of telephone or videoconference examination.
Because we were not able to use your submitted DBQ by itself to determine service connection, we ordered a VA Examination.
Have a new DBQ completed via telehealth? And submit it via supplemental?
Have a new DBQ completed via in person? And submit via supplemental?
Or should I request a new increase and then submit a DBQ?
I do believe I meet the 100 criteria.
as explained to me by the Dr that did the DBQ.
the VA C&P exam was quick and did not ask questions.
Thanks.
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brokensoldier244th
Thats why GB suggested he do an objective self eval of his conditions. He may or may not have symptoms over 70%. We don't know, only he does.
GBArmy
Cloudbuster The VA won't accept a tel-med eval for MH. You got an original decision of 50%; appealed thru HLR and got 70% To get to 100%, which is a VERY high bar, you need some additional evidence to
brokensoldier244th
GB is correct- initial PTSD exams are not authorized for telehealth except under some specific circumstances, and none of them are "I want to have my own provider X do it....". You can supplemental it
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