My examiner told me at the end of my exam that I definitely have PTSD. Does that normally mean I will get a rating for PTSD?

Cpl Ropell Henderson — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 12:48:48 -0400

Response by SPC Paul Jennings, J.D. made Oct 30 at 2016 1:14 PM

SPC Paul Jennings, J.D. — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 13:14:57 -0400

It depends. Was this a medical examiner, VA examiner, or military doctor? What was the reason for the visit? Assuming we're talking about the VA, the doctor can diagnosis and perform the evaluation, but the VA regional office is the one that approves or denies the claim. The unfortunate thing is that what the doctor told you could very well be different than what your claim file says.

Response by SFC George Smith made Oct 30 at 2016 4:21 PM

SFC George Smith — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 16:21:01 -0400

looks like you need to follow up on it and file a claim with the VA...

Response by SSG Shavonde Chase made Oct 30 at 2016 6:17 PM

SSG Shavonde Chase — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 18:17:25 -0400

Following is a link to the Schedule for Rating Disabilities:

http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/bookc.asp

38 CFR Book C, Schedule for Rating Disabilities - Web Automated Reference Material System

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 30 at 2016 11:11 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 23:11:51 -0400

Some things you need to know about PTSD s disability. PTSD affects everyone differently. For some people it is crippling and affects their daily life. For others they experience mild annoyance in crowds or get little tense at times. PTSD is also not necessarily a permanent condition. Most people will get better and the VA can later on downgrade your rating. So will you get a rating for PTSD? It depends on how you are affected and there are very clear cut guidelines that determine how much you are entitled to.

Response by SFC Derrick Harris made Oct 31 at 2016 1:00 PM

SFC Derrick Harris — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 13:00:58 -0400

depends on how it's affects your daily living and Job's and your personal life I was rated at 50% and then 70% percent because I loss a long time job because of it and could not find somebody to hire me

Response by Cpl Ropell Henderson made Nov 3 at 2016 7:01 PM

Cpl Ropell Henderson — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 19:01:39 -0400

Can anyone help me interpet my ptsd examine result?

Response by Cpl Ropell Henderson made Nov 28 at 2016 5:33 PM

Cpl Ropell Henderson — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 17:33:20 -0500

Rated Disabilities

Disability

Rating

Decision

Related To

Effective Date

tinnitus 10% Service Connected 02/05/2016
PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) Deferred
hearing loss 0% Service Connected 02/05/2016
depression Not Service Connected
Respiratory complaints Not Service Connected
CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHY THEY HAVE DEFERRED FOR MY PTSD IS THIS NORMAL?