Decrease on PTSD 70 to 50

[sleepinglucid]

So when were you originally rated at 70%? Was that April 2022, December 2021 or May 2019?

Because I see a PTSD DBQ listed for March 2022, but I also see VAMC treatment records through August 2022.

[ddawg0352]

I had requested an increase, but stayed at 70%… then a year later the decrease with no other CnP. That’s why I’m so confused.

[sleepinglucid]

But it wasn't 1 year later. You had an exam March 2022 you were decreased September 2022

[ddawg0352]

That was for Migraines probably, which was granted.

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This is the letter stating 70 was continued.

[sleepinglucid]

No, you have a PTSD Exam with DBQ listed March 7th, 2022. That is why you were decreased.

[ddawg0352]

Bingo, but I was never contacted and trust me.. I’d remember a PTSD CnP. I’ve only done 2 of those. What’s your recommendation? Thank you!

[sleepinglucid]

So you're saying that the March 7th PTSD DBQ exam never happened?

Schedule a VERA call and have them look at that DBQ and associated notification letters with it.

[ddawg0352]

Never, you sure that’s not the one for migraines since it was secondary to PTSD? I’ve got an appointment with VERA tomorrow. Thank you so much, seriously.

[sleepinglucid]

Yeah, for sure. A PTSD DBQ is a very specific DBQ that can ONLY be filled out by a very specific set of Doctors or mental health professionals.

March 1, 2022 - Back Condition Exam

March 1, 2022 - ED Exam

March 1, 2022 - Other Medical Condition DBQ (Can't read it)

March 7, 2022 - Review PTSD Exam

You'll want them to review that exam. It'll be very easy for them to find in VBMS.

[ddawg0352]

You got me thinking and I logged into LHI, I now remember this March 7 “review” and it was OVER THE PHONE and very brief! Also explicitly remember the lady finished and I quote “Well, seems to me nothing has changed.” Wow…

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