Indeed, I would definitely concur with
@scoutCC feedback in reference to a potential DoVA 70% proposed rating at this point in time.
To that extent, I completely comprehend your current PTSD symptomology since I originally received a DoVA 50% official rating upon placement onto the DoD TDRL. Since the completion of my six-month PTSD re-evaluation after placement onto the DoD TDRL, I was given a DoVA 100% official rating for PTSD albeit I was continued on DoD TDRL for another 12 months.
That all said, please try to remain "strong" for not only yourself but for your family as well; I definitely know it's a very difficult task for sure. As such, your family should continue to be your primary focus in my opinion; I truly believe that's the
only reason why I am still alive today! Take care and enjoy life my friend!
Thus, I quite often comment that "possessing well-informed knowledge is truly a powerful equalizer."
Best Wishes!
Thank you for the feedback.
Here is a follow-up. I looked at the latest updates to my C&P exams and saw this under the General Medical Separation Health Assessment under 2. Medical History (review of symptoms)
v. Psychiatric:
[X] Yes[ ] No
If Yes:
PTSD, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder: see DBQ
PTSD SCREEN PC-PTSD
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In your life, have you ever had any experience that was
so
frightening, horrible, or upsetting that, in the past
month, you:
1. Have had nightmares about it or thought about it
when you did
not want to?
[ ] Yes[X] No
2. Tried hard not to think about it or went out of your
way to
avoid situations that reminded you of it?
[ ] Yes[X] No
3. Were constantly on guard, watchful, or easily
startled?
[ ] Yes[X] No
4. Felt numb or detached from others, activities, or
your
surroundings?
[ ] Yes[X] No
Depression screen: PHQ2
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Over the past two weeks, how often have you been
bothered by any of
the following problems?
Little interest or pleasure in doing things.
[ ] 0 = Not at all[ ] 1 = Several days[ ] 2 = More
than half the
days[X] 3 = Nearly every day
Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless.
[ ] 0 = Not at all[ ] 1 = Several days[X] 2 = More
than half the
days[ ] 3 = Nearly every day
Brief Suicide Risk Assessment
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- (Perform if score positive on Depression or PTSD
screens)
Are you feeling hopeless about the present or future?
[ ] Yes[X] No
Have you had thoughts about taking your life - if yes -
when did
you have these thoughts and do you have a plan to
take your
life?
[ ] Yes[X] No
Have you ever had a suicide attempt?
[X] Yes[ ] No
This concerned me because its not accurate to check some of these "no" and to the best of my recollection this Dr never asked me any of these questions. However I saw the note to reference the DBQ. Does that mean the Dr deferred to the Mental Health provider that did that portion of the C&P? I just a little confused, but don't want to ignore it if the Dr messed something up.