hermogenesm
04-09-08, 05:29 PM
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PTSD:There is no presumptive period for those mental disorders which are diagnosed as a neurosis. The conditions must be shown to have incurred in or aggravated during active military service.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (Delayed Stress Reactions). Can manifest themselves in several ways, Including intense feelings of loneliness, Alienation or Depression, Alcohol or Drug abuse, Legal, Marital or employment problem, High levels of unexplained Anxiety, Inability to maintain intimate relationships, Distrust of the Department of Verterans Affairs and other government institution, And more. It is not necessary for the Verteran to have been diagnosed or treated for this condition while he was in the service. Two conditions must be met to qualify for treatment or compensation; (1). An exact diagnosis by a VA physician; (2). A history of a life threatening situation which can include,but is not limited to, prisoner of war experiences during the Armed Forces. This experience must be consistent with the nature and circumstances of service and circumstances of service and considered by a VA Medical Examiner to be the precipitating cause of a Traumatic Stress Disorder.......
[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 38, Volume 1]
[Revised as of July 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing office via GPO Access
[Cite: 38CFR4.129]
[Page 447] Title 38-----Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief
Chapter I---Department of Veterans Affairs
Part 4 Schedule for Rating Disabilities---Table of Contents
Subpart B_ Disability Ratings
Sec. 4.129 Mental Disorders due to Traumatic Stress.
NOTE; When a mental disorder that develops in service as a result of a highly stressful event is servere enough to bring about the Veteran's release from active military service, the rating agency shall assign an evaluation of not less then 50% percent and schedule an examination within the six (6) month period following the veteran's discharge to determine whether a change in evaluation is warranted.
[Authority; 38 U.S.C. 1155]
[61 FR 52700, Oct. 8, 1996]
:usmc: By: Sgt hermogenesm
Blinded Marine Veteran.
Thank you for your service to our country...............:thumbup:
PTSD:There is no presumptive period for those mental disorders which are diagnosed as a neurosis. The conditions must be shown to have incurred in or aggravated during active military service.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (Delayed Stress Reactions). Can manifest themselves in several ways, Including intense feelings of loneliness, Alienation or Depression, Alcohol or Drug abuse, Legal, Marital or employment problem, High levels of unexplained Anxiety, Inability to maintain intimate relationships, Distrust of the Department of Verterans Affairs and other government institution, And more. It is not necessary for the Verteran to have been diagnosed or treated for this condition while he was in the service. Two conditions must be met to qualify for treatment or compensation; (1). An exact diagnosis by a VA physician; (2). A history of a life threatening situation which can include,but is not limited to, prisoner of war experiences during the Armed Forces. This experience must be consistent with the nature and circumstances of service and circumstances of service and considered by a VA Medical Examiner to be the precipitating cause of a Traumatic Stress Disorder.......
[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 38, Volume 1]
[Revised as of July 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing office via GPO Access
[Cite: 38CFR4.129]
[Page 447] Title 38-----Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief
Chapter I---Department of Veterans Affairs
Part 4 Schedule for Rating Disabilities---Table of Contents
Subpart B_ Disability Ratings
Sec. 4.129 Mental Disorders due to Traumatic Stress.
NOTE; When a mental disorder that develops in service as a result of a highly stressful event is servere enough to bring about the Veteran's release from active military service, the rating agency shall assign an evaluation of not less then 50% percent and schedule an examination within the six (6) month period following the veteran's discharge to determine whether a change in evaluation is warranted.
[Authority; 38 U.S.C. 1155]
[61 FR 52700, Oct. 8, 1996]
:usmc: By: Sgt hermogenesm
Blinded Marine Veteran.
Thank you for your service to our country...............:thumbup: