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        <title>PTSD CLAIMS FAQ (FROM A TO Z)</title>
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The claims process can be difficult for some. When you bring the illness of PTSD into the mix it can be especially difficult. The illness effects your mental
ability to handle certain situations.


All of the pinned upped material previously here is included at the bottom of the page and is also located in the PTSD archives. If anyone has any comments or
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I. - What is PTSD

II. - should I file a claim

III.- whats... ]]>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Bobbyb wrote:I recently completed my PTSD C&amp;P Exam.   Truly an experience I would never like to do again.   I went to my local VA and they provided me copy of the exam.  My question: Since Dr. documented symptoms in all categories except 100% and ...<br /><a href="http://vets.yuku.com/reply/734575/PTSD-CLAIMS-FAQ-FROM-A-TO-Z#reply-734575">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ I recently completed my PTSD C&amp;P Exam.   Truly an experience I would never like to do again.   I went to my local VA and they provided me copy of the exam.  My question: Since Dr. documented symptoms in all categories except 100% and 10%, will the...<br /><a href="http://vets.yuku.com/reply/734481/PTSD-CLAIMS-FAQ-FROM-A-TO-Z#reply-734481">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<link>http://vets.yuku.com/reply/657156/PTSD-CLAIMS-FAQ-FROM-A-TO-Z#reply-657156</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Dear Vietnam Vets, I retired in 1992 and im also a vietnam vet. I filed for PTSD in 2011 and was awarded 50% by the VA. It is never to late to file. I wish you all the luck and Welcome home. ]]></description>

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			<title><![CDATA[ Re: PTSD CLAIMS FAQ (FROM A TO Z) ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Hi, can someone help me please , I received a ptsd r/o and major depression the first time.. Now that I have had a second evaluation form outside source I received a probable PTSD , Anxiety Disorder NOS, Depressive Disorder. Is that good or bad?&nbsp;&nbs...<br /><a href="http://vets.yuku.com/reply/643222/PTSD-CLAIMS-FAQ-FROM-A-TO-Z#reply-643222">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Hi, can someone help me please , I received a ptsd r/o and major depression the first time.. Now that I have had a second evaluation form outside soure I received a probable PTSD , Anxiety Disorder NOS, Depressive Disordeor. Is that good or bad? ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Hi, can someone help me please , I received a ptsd r/o and major depression the first time.. Now that I have had a second evaluation form outside soure I received a probable PTSD , Anxiety Disorder NOS, Depressive Disordeor. Is that good or bad? ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Hello, I'm rated @ 70% for Pts dwith MDD and 10% tinnitus as of August of 2008. I served in the Army from 2000-2004 in OIF 2003-2004. I just recently filed for SSDI and haven't worked since july 2009 due to these disorders. My concern is that I have also ...<br /><a href="http://vets.yuku.com/reply/634524/PTSD-CLAIMS-FAQ-FROM-A-TO-Z#reply-634524">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Hi,, I have been being treated for MMD since I got hurt in 89, My first marriage ended about 3 years after I got hurt,, a lot of anger, fights, etc.. all the VA doc's have done is give me meds and if I told them I was having problems they would just incre...<br /><a href="http://vets.yuku.com/reply/623509/PTSD-CLAIMS-FAQ-FROM-A-TO-Z#reply-623509">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ So, you can get 100% total w/out getting 100% ptsd and still be employable?gjrmarine ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ I'm sorry I wasn't clear. I'm new at these forums. I am a VN vet. I've always had problems with insomnia, anger issues and self medicating with alcohol or drugs. I started getting depressed about 10 years ago, having night sweats, not sleeping more then a...<br /><a href="http://vets.yuku.com/reply/614067/PTSD-CLAIMS-FAQ-FROM-A-TO-Z#reply-614067">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Can someone please explain to me what I need to do to file for an increase on my PTSD rating, I was rated at 30% a couple years ago. I just feel that with how I have been doing to include seeing a VA psych that my condition has gotten worse, I just dont t...<br /><a href="http://vets.yuku.com/reply/612564/PTSD-CLAIMS-FAQ-FROM-A-TO-Z#reply-612564">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Just wondering. Got an award in Sept of 2010 of 30%ptsd and 10%ihd total of 40%. In june of 2011 i filled an appeal on my ptsd along with adding tetinitus and ED as a new clame. it has been over a year and I have not heard anything except the norman lette...<br /><a href="http://vets.yuku.com/reply/601237/PTSD-CLAIMS-FAQ-FROM-A-TO-Z#reply-601237">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ My june 2011PTSD etc. claim was moved from Indianapolis to Roanke VA   is that a good thing it is after all moving ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Under the different forums, you could read and basically not ask any questions. The information on this site is great. I have told numerous veterans about this site and the only thing i asked of them is to share with other veterans who needs help. ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ By the way when you have a new question, always start a new topic and more people will look at it, this is a very old topic ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ According to your NSO you have already been rated at 50.  When you get an award letter, you need to file an NOD with all that info ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ I've been reading on this web site and found out lots of usefull info.&nbsp;I'm a Nam vet. &nbsp;I applied for medical benefits in Nov '11, after loosing another job and also filed a PTSD claim. Had proboblly 20 jobs over the past 40 yrs. I got medical - ...<br /><a href="http://vets.yuku.com/reply/585838/PTSD-CLAIMS-FAQ-FROM-A-TO-Z#reply-585838">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ PTSD, Mood disorder to include Anger, anxiety, and agitation. With a little twist maybe?
	  	 
 Been waiting for my C&P come back any day now, they ruled on it and rapped it with my 5055 claim for the total knee replacement. I`ve been n the VR&E educati...<br /><a href="http://vets.yuku.com/reply/581146/PTSD-CLAIMS-FAQ-FROM-A-TO-Z#reply-581146">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ How much compensation are you eligible for if you&nbsp;have hand tremors that were&nbsp;from a in service physical assault? ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ The claims process can be difficult for some. When you bring the illness of PTSD into the mix it can be especially difficult. The illness effects your mental
ability to handle certain situations.


All of the pinned upped material previously here is incl...<br /><a href="http://vets.yuku.com/topic/3727/PTSD-CLAIMS-FAQ-FROM-A-TO-Z">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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