[mrkman12]

name is mark, I am a 19 year veteran honorably separated in 1992. reason for separation was high year tenure. diagnosed ptsd and possible adjustment disorder one month after separation from veteran center here in town. attempted assistance from the V. A. the same year was told injuries were not caused by combat and was not eligible for compensation and or medical assistance. was a workaholic/drunkaholic for 13 years until 2007, and was dragged over to the VA kicking and screaming by wifes first husband a Vietnam veteran. Again diagnosed severe chronic ptsd and mdd with psychosis. was in therapy for 6 years and med management taking ssris' and other anti what ever pills the doctors could feed me. claim was denied for ptsd and all other mental health issues with the exception of pd nos. still taking meds for ptsd and mdd w/ psychosis. This August am eligible for medicare as was disabled by ssa in 2010 for ptsd.....C&P examiner diagnosed personality disorder, in 2010 and I was still being treated for ptsd and mdd w/ psychosis at the very same period. IS ANYONE ABLE TO ASSIST? list of traumas that occurred....
1. witnessed the death of an air force pilots ejection into a runway.
2. witnessed own death and forced resuscitation by suicide.
3. survived near fatal electrocution and explosion of a ship to
shore power cable, diagnosed severe photophobia by two VA
optomatrist.
4. survived near fatal personal assault, by unknown assailants aboard
naval vessel, resulting in a severe concussion and the lose of a 19yr
career in military service.

PLEASE HELP.........

[DePressMe]

Hi Mark, I was only in for a short time. I cleaned up a nasty airplane crash that killed 68 people. I got out for PTSD but a condition of my release was that I would give up all medical benefits related to the Army. Tell me how in the earth they can pull that off? I was so desperate to get out I agreed with it not knowing it's long term impact...it all sucks.

I don't know what you can do...well, don't let them treat you like a guinea pig. Research the meds and find out for yourself what might be the best course of treatment for you. Don't just follow whatever the docs say about you...I read about all my problems to educate myself and be my own advocate. PM me if you want to chat....D.