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Q752: I think I have PTSD. My wife thinks I have PTSD too. I keep having nightmares about some horrible, tragic events in Vietnam. I used to have the nightmares maybe once a year, now it’s once or twice a week. My wife thinks something has triggered my PTSD. Sudden loud noises make me very nervous too. Would it be worth my time and effort to file a claim for PTSD?
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A1: Yes think of the treatment made available incidental of compensation you vet well may be eligible for you owe it to yourself. (AA) 7/4/21
A2: Absolutely file for PTSD! (LC) 7/4/21
A3: First go see your doctor (VA or civilian) and let them know what is going on. They should refer you to specialists who can confirm and treat PTSD. Then, certainly, see your local Service Officer and file a claim for compensation. (DJ) 7/5/21
A4: Absolutely, it could be worth your time. For one, you should seek mental health treatment if you think you have a medical issue. If you are a Vietnam veteran, the VA Medical Center has to enroll you. Once you see your provider, tell them about your mental health issues and you will be referred to mental health. As far as your claims go, you can file for PTSD on a VA Form 21-526ez. You will also need to provide a VA Form 21-781. This form is how you tell VA what the stressor was that caused your PTSD. If you have a combat medal (CAB, CIB, Purple Heart, Distinguished Flying Cross, etc) showing you were in combat, then the 781 is just a formality, but you still need to complete it. If you do not have the conceded stressors, medals, then the VA uses the information on your 781 to send to the Joint Services Records Research Committee, whos job is to verify incidents happened within the DOD. If you have a diagnosis of PTSD, a stressor, and the stressor is linked to your diagnosis, then you can be service connected for PTSD. (DS) 7/6/21