I am 70% rated combat vet for ptsd, had it diagnosed 20 + years after I left the service, go get help my fellow veterans, it's never too late. Thank you for this video, it's very beneficial to the veteran community.
@rovie89763 жыл бұрын
Hi William Wilson, do you feel you've gotten better after 20 years or has it stayed the same pretty much?
@williamwilson92833 жыл бұрын
@@rovie8976 It goes in waves, I'm stable now , but the holidays are the worse and I get pretty manic then.
@slowroc2 жыл бұрын
I haven't been to combat but I have all these smh.
@sargentking24362 жыл бұрын
Put in for an Increase you should get it after 20 yrs
@MrArvayo6662 жыл бұрын
I am glad you are service connected. I always denied the chance of having PTSD but now, 15 years later. I belive I have symptoms of depression or even PTSD. I just need to find out what type of evidence do I need to provide.
@feliciajackson41682 жыл бұрын
I've had one horrible experience and I called Patient Advocacy and reported the issue with the doctor. I received a called about two weeks later and explained the horrible DBQ experience. Low and behold this same doctor had numerous complaints. Please stand strong and advocate for yourselves knowing that you've diligently served your country and deserve your benefits 😇🙏🏽🇺🇲
@martyesposito5334 Жыл бұрын
I wàs rated in 2013. 70% Nsc unemployable and. Unable tò be. Gainfully employable ďue to knee tkr surgery in a VA hospital 6 claims later SC 60%,40%,10% total 80% same knee. Should nt compensation start with 20 13 .recently decovèred NSC ratiñg non compensatìon able 70%P&T unemployabĺe with no tdiu.........M.E. please help!
@Marl-hj8hh3 жыл бұрын
As someone who is in the military and about to retire, I want to say a big THANK YOU for all you do.
@krissanchez48163 жыл бұрын
I’m learning so much from yalls videos. Sadly I took the VAs word in 1994 with 0% rating for chronic feet pains. Plantar fasciitis. Now I’ve been diagnosed ptsd depression and anxiety. Not to mention all the other aches I have from my bad feet. I got 10% for plantar fasciitis 3 yrs ago. This week my exam for ptsd and more disability on my feet. Im 52 next month. It’s never too late, but I wish I’d listened to my mom years ago when she would tell me to go get help. She was 7 when her oldest brother returned from WW2 and saw all he’s injuries he received. He was still going to BAMC in San Antonio in the 70s to remove shrapnel. He finally got 100% around 2010 a few yrs before he passed. Sad. Always listen to your mom. Good luck everyone.
@krissanchez48163 жыл бұрын
My CP exam was July 23 rd and on aug 6th I was rated at 70% for PTSD with anxiety and depression. It didn’t take long. Less than 2 weeks after my exam. I’m now at 80% and just had sleep apnea test. Waiting to get a CPAP machine now. Then I’ll file a claim for sleep apnea
@j-dubdmg13 жыл бұрын
This is so true...im starting to really understand myself from what I went through...but thanks to you all who are fighting for us🙏🏾🙏🏾
@donaldmartin49802 жыл бұрын
I have been diagnosed, I am a combat vet, still have nightmares, no friends, only work…..constant vigilance, career stopped at a certain point, never tried to get promoted. Served in a combat arms MOS, saw death , caused death..desert storm . The smell never leaves , haven’t submitted a claim, not sure what I need to include in the packet.
@berlinbear11b18 Жыл бұрын
Don checking see how your doing
@donaldmartin4980 Жыл бұрын
@@berlinbear11b18 totally alone now, my wife of 42 years passed January 30, 2023. I retired from work, did get rated 100 percent P and T… nothing else changed.
@gregoryavery15883 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your help. You are helping thousands of veterans and their families.
@olyguy9918 Жыл бұрын
Anyone else not start the process of getting help because they don’t want to unpack it all? What about delaying the starting the process because their ex would try and use it against them in court for custody?
@victoriasutherland26173 жыл бұрын
Not all ptsd goes back to one specific stressor. It can be many repeated things. Just like constant noise in hearing loss. MST over years for example.
@timothybickford54922 жыл бұрын
The treatment at my local VA changed tremendously from my initial claim in 1993 and the one I re filed in 2012. I had an attitude because of the 18 years of denial when a doctor had previously made a diagnosis, but that evidence was never entered because it was at a 28 days recovery clinic. Since 2012 I have gradually felt somewhat accepted and recently have received a Stella Ganglia Block for PTSD, chiropractic and acupuncture for muscle skeletal pain. In 2012 I had buddy statements and a fresh diagnosis from an independent Psychiatrist. The award stated why they did not find 70% and why they found 50%. The effective date is January 2012.
@DagmarYoungberg Жыл бұрын
Amen! The treatment previously received , earlier generations vets, were humiliated and never go back and ever try again. I’ve worked very hard with vets and dependents to get them to file.
@joeltimarong6701 Жыл бұрын
Thank you both for your help, it helps us to understand ourselves, thank you very much.
@CarlosRodriguez-ox3bg3 жыл бұрын
Hill and Ponton does a great job with their videos. Really informative and very professionally done. If these videos are indicative of the services provided, then H&P is the go to firm re veteran law
@HillAndPonton3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for saying that, Carlos! We love doing what we do.
@CarlosRodriguez-ox3bg3 жыл бұрын
@@HillAndPonton I was just informed I was rated 70 % for PTSD. It all started by watching a video from you earlier this year. It took seven weeks to get a rating from the day I filed. I do not really know why I waited so long to file. I suspect it was fear of the unknown
@TheSushiandme Жыл бұрын
i just thought it's normal to be aware
@charlespulliam63472 жыл бұрын
Resubmitted a claim for an increase for PTSD/ Depression currently at 60%. I am a combat vet. Plus fibromyalgia and sleep disturbance
@lastdayz78962 жыл бұрын
Combat vet means you where in a war zone or does it mean you was an infantier?
@eQuariuz2 жыл бұрын
@@lastdayz7896 war zone, engaged in combat where you feared for life.
@randyreneau20863 жыл бұрын
I’m 100% on PTSD, I was a combat medic. I’m afraid to tell the VA about some of dreams of screaming in my dreams. I’m afraid they will want to have me commented. It has happened before. A psycho ward is not a happy place. I have my problems, anger, and being sad. Should I tell my psychiatrist?
@Jakesmusings2 жыл бұрын
Yep, I was locked up in a psych ward once, never again! That was the worse experience ever, I felt like an abused lab rat
@jodokk Жыл бұрын
If you are not a danger to yourself or others, ideation and dreams are never a reason for committal. Well, except in Florida, where everyone seems to be locking up everyone else.
@berlinbear11b18 Жыл бұрын
Hi Randy. How you doing
@MikeJ6129 Жыл бұрын
I served proudly with an undiagnosed case of PTSD stemming from my childhood. It didn't flare up until 2013. The Navy misplaced my service records. I don't even have a Veterans ID.
@theMister073 жыл бұрын
Thank y’all for the information.
@HillAndPonton3 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@Marcel-kn2mh3 жыл бұрын
Ladies, your video (content and style) is great -- thank you for talking about me with respect and intelligence .... And, yes, I too have little respect for the VA 😕
@HillAndPonton3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Marcel!
@nld-xw7ng Жыл бұрын
Social Security put me on disability for depression and memory loss of words and short term memory loss
@walterbell2763Ай бұрын
An overlooked cause of PTSD is how a veteran is treated in the months leading up to their discharge. I was treated horribly before my discharge. Threatened, spoken to condescending, and bullied into taking a general discharge. And this is after having received two honorable discharges. They completely broke my will to fight back, as well as nearly breaking my will to live. Good old boy, politics. Nine years and three months, and all I received for that service was a racist boot in the rear. How ironic is this? My discharge was grossly mishandled, but who do you tell this to? The only mental health professional;.were and still are white. But finally, after forty-six years, I have found a mental health professional who is black, and I intend to pour my heart, as well as my heartships, out to her.
@SgtRobert-qb8kt3 жыл бұрын
I do have PTSD and Severe Depression moods swings plus Anxiety attack disorder I need help of a VA Disability Lawyer to help me file my claims
@Projectvetjet2 жыл бұрын
Lost an aircraft and my 2 pilots were killed in Korea they say since I didn’t see it happen can’t be ptsd.... but put me on benzodiazepines immediately while in service... 🤷♂️ not a day goes by I don’t think about it
@jamescleatus51133 ай бұрын
I have learned not to trust the VA C&P examiners. They are in a hurry to get the exam done, miss word(s) or fail to mention what you tell them, and the exams are all subjective to the person asking the questions.
@rickbeekman.91302 жыл бұрын
I have PTSD on my Service Record sleeping at 2AM Aboard an Aircraft Carrier in my rack hit in my face with a Scar the assailant never was ever identified with a Wrench and Medical People sewed up the Bleeding and I now have a 4 Inch scar
@boostmobile5326 Жыл бұрын
Yes, I also experience the stressful times of servicing on an aircraft carrier. It sucks and depressed the hell out of me. Nowhere to go or hide. Ended up developing a lot of anger.
@vouub352 Жыл бұрын
The VA in Washington D.C. first told me "It may sounds like you have PTSD". They sent me to Ft. Belvoir who then said I have anxiety and depression. This was all back in DEC2014. I'm not sure what to think anymore. I was awarded 30% for my gut issues back in JAN2020 and it has seem to gotten worse this past November.
@ronniemorganjr.92172 жыл бұрын
I'm desert Storm Iraq freed Vet was discharge PTSD I live with my parents my father is bed redin it remains me of war hard sleeping cause remains me of brothers who were killed or wounded in war I dream of Saudi Abrabia war I also have seizures when sleeping I'm proud I served my country by my dad being bedridden remains me of war which causes deep depression my don't know my mental condition I'm still Seeking Safety I protroll my father's house inside and outside strange noises airplanes flying outside over my parents house I walk with my walking stick to store but my mother takes my illness a joke but my daddy would ask is everything safe then he'll ask me is everything safe then he would go to bed THAT BEFORE ARTHRTIS I SUFFER FROM PTSD AND PARANOIA
@berlinbear11b18 Жыл бұрын
Ronnie praying for your strength
@charliedockendorff9777 Жыл бұрын
2/24/2023, Charlie D. I applied for combat PTSD first in 1979 (flyer being home from VN for 10 yrs (4th Inf, purple ❤, CIB, ACM w/ “V”) at the 15:04 suggestion of the DAV in DC. W/O getting into all details, I was diagnosed with major Depression´ anxiety… but not service related for PTSD. We appealed/denied, appealed to the Board/ denied. Didn’t understand what PTSD was but accepted and moved on. Re-applied in 2012 and awarded 70% PTSD & 10+10 for hearing + tennitus=80%. I was very excited for the recognition! Can I go back to 1979 and make a claim for 1979-2012? I’ve heard Yes an No🤪please give me some insight!
@williamwilson9283 Жыл бұрын
You can go back and make a claim on something that happened to you while in the service for past incidents but you will only get paid from the date you file your claim.
@martwinston56563 жыл бұрын
I'm still waiting, I've given all my information and I don't believe I've been provided fair treatment for my confusion
@mrlickie3 жыл бұрын
I am rated 100% PT for severe depressive disorder. How do I apply for individual unemployment?
@benjaminwallace35183 жыл бұрын
TDIU is the same thing as being rated 100%
@drb1662 жыл бұрын
Can you have PTSD if you've never been in combat? Just entering the civilian world and being disappointed in working with civilians?
@luisleduc72222 жыл бұрын
Yup
@boostmobile5326 Жыл бұрын
Yes, me too, when I left the Marines, I hated working with other none Veterans civilian. I ended up loosing jobs because of suffering from anger.
@defective1331 Жыл бұрын
there is no benefit to having ptsd and depression. why do people monetize suffering?
@lookoutnow4996 Жыл бұрын
Because that's what it's turned to now. How much money can I can? I'd give all this shit up to be "normal" again..
@fredtjack23 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@Manuelprado1978 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@vv66012 жыл бұрын
Thank you. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@areyousure67132 жыл бұрын
Im 70 % SC ptsd and 30 % non service rated individually unemployable. Im getting paid at 100% with free medical and dental and I get paid $1180 SS every month too . This is stupid, the reason i can't work is because of the ptsd . It should be 30% secondary to SC ptsd .or 100% ptsd . Both service connected . Why are they doing this crap ? .
@irwinsailas56102 жыл бұрын
What advice would u give me to get that TDIU I’m also rated @ 70% ptsd. Thanks in advance👏🏻🤙🏾
@sandywhitman6442 жыл бұрын
Asking questions about receiving compensation for in my situation loud noises but more in a recently different situations like reacting to sudden movements is a very big problem because of reacting by constantly jumping from sudden movements a excessive noises a almost being constantly on guard a asking all the time what was that noise at the slightest noise or movement but not having paperwork as a follow through a being ignored a getting upset
@robertofigueroa4654 ай бұрын
Does taking or not taking medication for MH effect the V A rating?
@SgtRobert-qb8kt3 жыл бұрын
I am an Ex US Army Veteran I got badly injured in Dec 1991 at Fort Gordon Ga Back injury I wanted to file a claim through the VA pension Dept Do i have a case
@berlinbear11b18 Жыл бұрын
Do it
@808soldier2 жыл бұрын
Hello, I appreciate the information given but what happens when a 8-year Vet gets his VA care dropped. I been suffering with these damn symptoms since 2016 and 2021 I got the word that I have Vestibular nerve damage, arthritis of the neck, on top of bipolar 1, ptsd, multiple concussions, hostility, there's more but in Sept.2021 th VA psychiatrist told me im also suffering from TBI then canceled my med's and future appts. My last concussion recorded was before my discharge in 2008. Ive always had to kinda snap to be heard and although I do enjoy that state of mind, I'd rather use that tool to maintain that energy for a more righteous purpose.
@herbigp Жыл бұрын
We can help at Blue Cord Patriots
@bgnphilippines3 жыл бұрын
HI! Can you make a video on Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Moods?
@rickbeekman.91302 жыл бұрын
My PTSD is on my Service Record..Assaulted while Asleep by unknown Assailant includes a Cheek needing sewing up 5 stitches this is documented on my Medical Records aboard an Aircrraft Carrier I was Asleep at the time...Question is can I get compensation or do I have to be diagnosed with The PTSD to prove the Case?? Thank you!
@herbigp Жыл бұрын
A lot of folks can help you! I am with Blue Cord Patriots. We can help.
@warren7642 Жыл бұрын
Should we send all our therapy session notes to the va for the c&p exam?
@davey_dude1230 Жыл бұрын
Does the VA consider doing lots of funerals I. The honor guard a stressor for ptsd?
@jeannedosterwise8460 Жыл бұрын
Thats how I feel about the USDA so bad
@LuisDiaz-ep4kh2 жыл бұрын
Was recently diagnosed by a VA psychologist with Mayor Depression Disorder and Anxiety. 48 years after I filed for "Nervous Condition" and denied. I also filed for Hearing Lost that was never denied or rated by the VA. Now I have a diagnosis of Hearing Lost and Tinnitus by a VA doctor. I have filed for both a couple of months ago before the "official diagnoses." Can they be back-dated?
@herbigp Жыл бұрын
Blue Cord Patriots can help you
@boostmobile5326 Жыл бұрын
There is no cure for PTSD. You are kidding your self. You still have this Illness.
@boostmobile5326 Жыл бұрын
There is no cure for PTSD. You are kidding your self. You still have this Illness.
@berlinbear11b18 Жыл бұрын
Luiz how you doing
@nikkibenz7187 Жыл бұрын
im in ga and the va lies in my records i went from 10% to 20% it took ten yrs im diagnosed with ptsd mst and lawyers are all crappy liars, and worst than that im a blk female trying to deal with the racism in menal health that sends me to horible community care therapist who only want money new patients and reacing quotas, im so fed up, now i hear the va can put you on a bad list and you wont even know it if you complain too much, they can even have va police escort you to appt if you get to irate, which you should keep your kool but when people at va mess with you by the games piles of paper and out and out lies in your records its hard to stay calm, they need to change the va name from vet admin to their employees admin because its moe about employees doctors and nursesthan vets, thx God i have one great doc that says im unemployable but i have no idea what to do with that im over it can anyonee help on this site with good lawyers hill an ponton seem just to talk alot on their videos what about some real help!!!
@boostmobile5326 Жыл бұрын
Yes, VA Doctors misdiagnose Veterans, and write a bunch of stupid comments in medical records. And send you to see the wrong doctors.
@JAYMUAYTHAI Жыл бұрын
I started having extreme nightmares after boot camp and also had a daughter who passed away while in the Navy. I have not been the same since then. I can’t hold a job and I’m aggressive amongst constant mood swings. What’s wrong with me? Is this PTSD?
@Tricebbt6322 жыл бұрын
I tried to get Virginia commission unemployment, because I am PTSD and they told me! I cannot get no benefits it's a fraud because I am about to retire from my old job
@boostmobile5326 Жыл бұрын
You can not got away PTSD. You are kidding your self. No cure for PTSD just treatment.
@boostmobile5326 Жыл бұрын
You can not got away PTSD. You are kidding your self. No cure for PTSD just treatment.
@nuclearfitter52162 жыл бұрын
Do veterans that worked on nuclear weapons file for ptsd?
@berlinbear11b18 Жыл бұрын
Search PACT ACT
@jeannedosterwise8460 Жыл бұрын
my Husband of 39 years says I'm evil now It makes me so sad so, So, so Sad
@jeannedosterwise8460 Жыл бұрын
Suffering from PTSD and depression for 23 years - from a horrific accident,
@itswhatido2010 Жыл бұрын
KEEP COPIES OF ALL YOUR MEDICAL RECORDS, Dr Offices destroy Records after 7 years!!! Wish I would have kept more of my Records. Smh. 😔