Ptsd Long Ass Claim Process And Psyche Bs

[Nuckingfutz]

Hello, I am a vietnam combat usmc vet 1966 to 1968. I have sufferd ptsd and the red tape of the claims process since 1981. My claims were always denied from no diagnosis and other govt bs. Finally after 30 years I got a diagnosis. I was allowed to reopen my claim, and the bs began immediately. The va psyche exams for claims was against me from the start. Reason: does not meet dsm and subjective eval and objective eval did not coinside. What kind of bs is that? I have ptsd i have 30 years worth of va medical proof and yet the va disability board wont admit my suffering. I haver come very close to comitting suicide, but letting them get away with trying to defeat my efforts with the claim is what keeps me alive. Those bastards have no idea the psychological effect they are responsible for. My hatred towards the va is off the chart. I cant even begin to describe the bs and anguish ive sufferd and continue to suffer eash day. I finally had to get a lawyer, but i cant believe they will be able to any good. In the mean time i will try to tell my story in order to not let the bastards get away with their claims process bs. Its a damn shame. I was willing to put my life on the line, and almost died in the process, and these assholes could care less. Thats it for now. If you people can relate let me know.

 

[Jimmy1]

Peter,

Firstly, welcome to the forum. I think every one of us veterans no matter what country we originate from have had challenges with our respective VA's. And in answer to your question, 'Hell Yes'.

There are a few of your fellow Nam veterans on this site who might be able to point you in the right direction.

One question I would ask is? Have you been on a PTSD course or program run by the VA?? Because if you have they should have medical reports by psychs on there.

Just a thought.

 

[Fargo1]

Peter,

Welcome to the Forum. If you haven't heard it before, Thanks for your service. The good news is that you are now in the company of quite a few brothers and sisters in arms who are going through similar frustrating times.

Although I don't have your years of frustration with the VA...yet. I too have been standing at the counter thinking, "Do you understand how close I am to choking the living shit out of you?" to the talking monkey on the other side.

Right now I don't have any further thoughts on recommendations. But I will put my thinking brain in and see if I can come up with anything.

Fargo

 

[The Hermit King]

Army OEF/OIF veteran here and yes I had a hell of a time dealing with my claim with the VA. It wasn't as long as your ongoing ordeal but it did last six years and I couldn't work that entire time so it was hard. I had no problems getting my original rating of 30% for PTSD but since I was unemployable that just was not enough to live on indefinitely. It took six years and finally me writing my local congressman to get the VA to give me a new rating. Just don't give up and if your shit dates back 30 years you stand a chance of getting one hell of a backpay payment. Write your congressman is my advice since that's what did it for me.

 

[Nuckingfutz]

Thanx for your input/support.

 

[Nuckingfutz]

Peter,

Welcome to the Forum. If you haven't heard it before, Thanks for your service. The good news is that you are now in the company of quite a few brothers and sisters in arms who are going through similar frustrating times.

Although I don't have your years of frustration with the VA...yet. I too have been standing at the counter thinking, "Do you understand how close I am to choking the living shit out of you?" to the talking monkey on the other side.

Right now I don't have any further thoughts on recommendations. But I will put my thinking brain in and see if I can come up with anything.

Fargo

The forum im sure will keep me on tract to the va disability coordinates.

 

[Sarg]

Welcome, Peter! I'm Sarg. I was rated ten whole percent when I got back from Nam and spent the next 30 years fighting to get the rating I deserved. It appeared that I would never get rated right until I happened upon a website "manned" by some of the most knowledgable ladies ever. The name of the site is www.hadit.com. They taught me volumes in minutes. Be nice tho', these ladies (and gents) spend many hours of their own time helping us so it's best to be polite.

They don't just nail the rules and regs the VA must follow, but what forms to send, ect. Give it a try and see.

Good luck!

Sarg

 

[Misera1013]

Welcome. I am currently trying to work on getting a real PTSD rating. I hope you can find some relief here.

 

[reddevil1111]

I was offered 40% disability for wounds upon my discharge and I refused it. I would never walk back into a VA hospital for anything. I cant work well and it is hard to find a way to support my family due to the job changes I have. But I would never crawl back looking for anything from them. I guess we all have different levels of pissed off and thats mine.
Also, I was in the Marine Corps as well. 1987 to 1992 Amphib Intel Warfare- Humit. Glad to see a fellow Marine on here. There is even a squid on board so you have someone to pick on. :) -Dan

 

[deborah l. boylan]

Welcome Peter,
I haven't had the experience with the VA that you have but I've heard many who have. I'm supposed to retire in 141 days and a wakeup and I'm not looking forward to the whole VA process. All I can offer is support for your continued battle and hope that you find some comfort here. By the way, I'm a squid but I've always deployed and trained with Marines. Does that cut me any slack? If not, pick away, I've got some comebacks for Marines too.
Deb

 

[Misera1013]

Deb, make sure you get a copy of ALL of your medical, dental, and mental records BEFORE you get out and they send them away!!!! Please please do that!!!!!

 

[abnvet]

Welcome to the site Peter!

My experience with the VA has been a LOVE / HATE relationship.

I believe that I had a great doctor who first diagnosed my PTSD while I was still active duty. Then I had great follow-up with the VetCenter. I then took all this paperwork to the VA when I was discharged. Because of all the prior work, the VA was decent with its timing of rating and I later had my rating increased with the assistance of the DAV rep. The HATE part has to do with actually visiting a VA hospital.....shit no. Give me a clinic or VetCenter any day!