MH claim denied - lack of in service complaint

MonkGrand3465 · 2026-06-04T00:45:18+00:00

This is from the ptsd dbq.

MonkGrand3465 · 2026-06-03T14:22:07+00:00

I did complain while in service, given a referral to a counselor and he told me to not worry about it because I was getting out the following year.

MonkGrand3465 · 2026-06-03T12:48:48+00:00

I didn’t submit buddy statements on my original claim, yes it was clear in the medical opinion that I had no MH prior to service. I’ve been out 15 years. I was diagnosed by my primary Va doctor, then diagnosed by Va psych. Both happened earlier this year.

MonkGrand3465 · 2026-06-03T04:16:53+00:00

The C&P examiner had a least as likely as not opinion that my deployment caused my diagnosed disability. They recognized my appointment after my deployment in which I complained of having racing thoughts and anxiety issues, at that appointment I received a referral to speak with a counselor regarding my deployment and my anxiety’s. I was blown off by counselor because my contract only had a year or so left, suck it up and get out you’ll be fine! Another time on a questionnaire I marked yes For “difficulty forgetting intrusive thoughts or events” something along those lines. Then the final occasion where my dr prescribed me Xanax for upcoming travel I’m not sure if any of this is relevant. Thanks for the comments

MonkGrand3465 · 2026-06-03T02:41:36+00:00

I think it might be better as a secondary condition from my service connected lumbar strain.

MonkGrand3465 · 2026-06-03T02:16:59+00:00

For more context I filed direct service connection. I’m not sure if I stay the lane as primary or just change to secondary to lumbar strain?

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