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Appeal question regarding PTSD rating. (topic) This may have been answered already but I don't have the time to dig it all up. Plus everything is a case by case basis. Anyway, I'll start from the top so bear with me if it's too much to read. I was in the active army as an infantryman... |
PTSD Specific Discussions/Claims/Issues | 04/22/13 07:52:06 |
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Delays...Pushed Back again.... PTSD triggers, Unnecessary aggravation. (topic) Finally got a response from VA filed in Aug 2011. They moved me again! Backwards.....First they moved me from "Preparation for Decision", back to "Review of Evidence" and extend timeline for response until May - Oct 2013, now they... |
PTSD Specific Discussions/Claims/Issues | 04/07/13 14:31:26 |
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How much weight does the C and P hold for a rating? PTSD claim (topic) I am in the final stages of my initial claim(s) and am hoping for some clarification. I am like so many others that just don't have a clue how our claims will end... At my first C and P exam the nurse recommended I seek treatment for... |
PTSD Specific Discussions/Claims/Issues | 04/03/13 22:15:23 |
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Crazy Vietnam era Father-In-Law (topic) My father-in-law CRAZY. He was in the Army for 3 yrs 1 mo and 28 days. He says he went to Vietnam by mistake by getting on the wrong plane and they kept him there for 1 mo and 28 days the returned him to Germany. During the last 1 mo and... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 03/31/13 16:07:26 |
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Changes in the rating are there consequences? (topic) Back in July 2012 I received a service connected rating of 60 percent for injuries I received while on active duty. In 2010 I filed a claim for PTSD. In 2012 I was given a 70%rating for service connected PTSD which brought my total... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 03/17/13 21:42:16 |
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Unsure of the "Contentions" box on eBenefits (topic) I submitted a claim for PTSD for sexual assault (rape) while on active duty. I noticed that on eBenefits in the "contentions" box it states the following: Contentions: dysthymic disorder (previously depressive disorder, not otherwise... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 02/25/13 18:06:51 |
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New to the Site I need help with service connection and claim (topic) Hi I was discharged from the military with a rating of 50% for PTSD/ depression. I was discharged 4 years ago. I have really tried to do something with my life and tell myself that I am "ok". However, after trying to go to school the... |
PTSD Specific Discussions/Claims/Issues | 02/21/13 23:54:34 |
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CLAIM CLOSED Best Advice for PTSD candidates (topic) Claim Received: 10/06/2011Claim Type: Compensation Claim Closed: 02/0X/20XX AWARDED 30% PTSD Listen everyone this worked for me. Go and get a licensed psychiatrist at the (MD) level and a Licensed Professional Therapist... |
PTSD Specific Discussions/Claims/Issues | 02/15/13 17:41:13 |
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Menlo Park PTSD program question??? (topic) I will be in the menlo park ptsd program next week and I'm wondering if the provide dental care for you wile you there. the way I read the va regs on dental is that anyone hospitalized for over 21 days quilfiys for dental. I'm hopeing... |
PTSD Specific Discussions/Claims/Issues | 02/09/13 23:20:41 |
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VA PTSD WARNING CARD (topic) thought this was cute |
PTSD Specific Discussions/Claims/Issues | 01/24/13 21:48:34 |
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increase in disability rating due to PTSD caused by assault at a VA medical center (topic) Hey everyone, I've been lurking around your forum for a while and I've got to say its the best source of info i've found. So now its time I ask for advice because i'm truly not sure how to best handle my situation. I was... |
PTSD Specific Discussions/Claims/Issues | 01/11/13 02:01:29 |
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PTSD claim changed (topic) I filed a claim for PTSD back in April 2012, on the advice of my Dr. at the VA hospital. They have been treating me with meds and therapy/counseling since then. My claim stuck in the "review of evidence" stage for a couple of months past... |
PTSD Specific Discussions/Claims/Issues | 01/09/13 23:38:24 |
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PTSD diagnosis and benefits question (topic) I am trying to apply for disability based on PTSD and I'm unclear as to how the application process really works. How many appointments do you have to go to? Who are they with? I've seen a VEterans Center person, but they said they don't... |
PTSD Specific Discussions/Claims/Issues | 01/04/13 03:23:50 |
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Retiring tomorrow need advice (topic) Well, Its been a long hard battle but UI made it to 20, been involved in fighting a MEB decision for the better part of two years. Here's what I'm getting, AF 100% TDRL PTSD Combat Zone. VA Proposed rating Via IDEDs (hope that's... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 12/21/12 05:08:51 |
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Got PDRL 30% Letter today downgrade from TDRL 70% What do I do? Will rebuttal letter help? (topic) Hello,I received my PDRL letter today from the PEB at 30% PTSD Combat Related. This was a downgrade from 70% on TDRL. I have 70% VA Combat Related with CRSC.The options I was given is: Request a formal PEB, write... |
PTSD Specific Discussions/Claims/Issues | 12/06/12 22:57:08 |
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Making an initial claim?--DBQs, FDCs, VSOs, PhDs, MPRs (topic) Iraq Veteran, USMC Infantry, here. Was there for the invasion--Nasiriyah, Baghdad, Tikrit.Did my part.Been out since 2004... but never really left.Never sought-out the VA for all these years, neither for health care nor... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 11/27/12 07:16:10 |
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Re-evaluation after only 9 months?? (topic) We just received a call that my husband needs to go in for a Compensation and Pension appointment. We called to ask what it was over and they told us they were re-evaluating for PTSD compensation. My husband only received his... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 10/23/12 17:52:49 |
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14 year old claim PTSD but now Fibromyalgia (topic) Ok I'm not sure how this works, but I need help. I injured my shoulder in Iraq in 1991. I was actually there twice. In jan 91-April 91, but I was sent TDY via Okinawa, and again on a ship from Aug 91 to Nov 91. When I was discharged I... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 10/06/12 21:34:59 |
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Just recieved Findings, questions about the VA and living in Germany! (topic) Hello,I am still active duty. I just received my findings 100% VA and 100% DOD. I have not a damn clue what is to come other then that I will have 90 days left in the military. Everything that the PEB liason has told me is like listening... |
VA Disability Claims (General) | 10/05/12 01:06:21 |
