Vac And Ptsd

[watchdog]

Hello,

I have a quick question, I have heard a lot of rumors about the CF diagnossing PTSD with various social aniexty disorders in order to save money.

I have been diagnossed with severe PTSD and Major Deppersion due to a 7 month tour in Afganastan. My file has already been generated with VAC and I have already recieved my 10% lump sum, my re-essesment has been sent to VAC and is currently sitting in judacation at HQ....

I am curious if any other members on here have already completed this process and was curious what percentage/lump sum they have recieved for severe PTSD.... I know its personal, however, my care givers have unofficially gave me an average perentage/lump sum disibilty award that should and usally is recieved....... if any one has already (in my case, severe) been through the full process I would like to know what they recieved, just curious if these rumors are true and if it is going to effect my percentage rating, would like to have something to compare it to.

Would greatly be appreciated

Thanks

Watchdog

 

[T33]

Hi Watchdog,

Multiple diagnosis is not a money saving scheme. They will reasign diagnosis to PTSD after over a year has passed and you are still having issues, and receiving treatment. I was originally diarnosed with Anxiety disorder and depression (and after a year or so severe PTSD) due to combat as well as physical injuries.

Once there is a diagnosis in place everyone gets the %10, a few months later after head office picks apart your diagnosis and decides to what level you are permanently disabled due to PTSD you will receive the remainder of your settlement.

Every case is different, but our diagnosis seem very similar. In total for the mental injuries only, including the first %10
I received just over 166,000. Invest wisely!

If you don't mind me asking what unit are / were you with?

T 33