Top 5 Secondary Conditions to PTSD | VA Disability
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- čas přidán 26. 07. 2024
- In this video Leah discusses common conditions linked to PTSD in veterans. She outlines five key secondary conditions: headaches (including migraines and tension headaches), sexual dysfunction disorders (often related to PTSD treatments like SSRIs), gastrointestinal disorders (like IBS and GERD, connected to stress), sleep apnea (controversially linked to PTSD, with emphasis on showing causation), and various conditions stemming from PTSD-related weight gain, such as plantar fasciitis, coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes, and sleep apnea. Leah highlights the importance of understanding these connections for veterans seeking disability claims and provides references to studies and resources for further information.
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Big hugs buddy and I am eagerly awaiting that result with you! Keep me posted @@michaelwalker2091
Secondary’s to Anxiety and depression?
Many of the same issues@@ItsSeals
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Thank you for the awesome feedback and thank you for your support!
Hi Leah, I have severe OSA. I was recently diagnosed. Thank you for this information. I have everything you just talked about.
Best of luck to you with this and thank you for sharing
Thank you for taking the time to share this information.
Thank you for watching!
U guys r always so helpful, informative and have spot-on observations/insights, thanks a bunch.
Thank you for the awesome feedback and thank you for watching
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Great to hear! Thank you so much for the opportunity and please let us know if you ever need anything in the future!
@prestigeveteranmedical Thank you, once again!
Good morning. Secondary to something?
@@jeffborgeson9948 My coworker got it secondary to PTSD and used Prestige Medical for a nexus letter. I got it under TERA.
You are the best at explaining stuff I’m glad I found your channel keep giving us vets great content
Thank you for the awesome feedback and thank you for watching!
I've used the VA for my healthcare for nearly 25 years but didn't find out until just last week that I should have filed a PTSD claim a long time ago for the issues I have resulting from my time in Beirut during the time of the Marine barracks bombing (spent five days digging through the rubble, looking for survivors and digging out bodies and body parts). Just watched your video and, wow, I have pretty much every single symptom you mentioned (except the weight gain problem). Wish I had this information a long time ago.
I am sorry to hear this sir. Thank you for watching and best of luck
@@prestigeveteranmedical Thanks. I just applied last week with the VSO so we'll see how it goes but I may retain your services to help me navigate the process once I hear back from them. :)
Best of luck sir @@flsuccesscoach
I thank you again I also used your video to get 70 percent for PTSD thanks so so much your information if key and vital and helped I received 70 percent
I am so happy to hear this! Thank you for watching
Thank you for your insight and explaining what goes on in the PTSD processing
Thank you for watching!
Best most comprehensive nexus letters I have seen, a turning point for me in my claim.
Do yourself a favor and talk to them, they will be open and honest with you, and if they can help they will.
Thank you so much for the awesome feedback sir and the opportunity to assist you in your journey!
Lots of info . Thanks.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching
Good info, thank you.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!
You have explained my entire life. I got turned down 4 times and filed for my pension and am turning 70 and they still have no answer on that. I lost 70% of my hearing and most of what you talked about in several of your videos described my life over this past 48 years.
I am sorry to hear this sir. Thank you for watching and I am glad some of the info resonated with your situation
Waiting on secondary to knee and anxiety:
Headaches
Sleep disturbance
Lumbar strain
TMJD
C&P exam last Thursday. At 90% now.
You got this! Thank you for watching!
You got a lot of likes...GREAT JOB.😊😊
thank you my buddy. You gave me a big smile reading this today. I always appreciate your encouragement
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Good video
Thank you for watching!
I enjoy the information you provide in your videos. Question...can the side effects from prescribed meds for muscular skeletal pain management lead to migraines? The meds...lidocaine, diclofenac, gabapetin, sumatrapin, sinusitis meds. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Hey sir thank you for the awesome feedback! I have not heard of any of those meds causing migraines but it is always possible if that is what you are experiencing. Best of luck to you
Great Info, Once again! Is IBS and GERD an example of pyramiding? I have 1 rated and a diagnosis for the other, which I am afraid to submit. TIA 😊
Yes those are often conditions that are considered pyramiding but it is best to follow up with a legal professional on your specific circumstances.
I got called for an appointment for ptsd with alcoholism. I went to the VA for other things and They asked about mental stuff. The Dr. noticed that I drink 5 drinks a day. Well I guess they are correct.
I am sorry to hear this sir
Hello there..I really enjoy the info you share in your videos. I have a quick question...VA closed my HLR after finding an error...What's the next step after that.
I am so glad you are enjoying the content! You may want to check with a legal professional about your HLR question
@@prestigeveteranmedical Thank you👍🏽
You bet thank you for watching@@Reamy86
I recently won a claim for IBS secondary to anxiety and PTSD but was denied GERD for the same thing, with the VA rater citing that GERD is not a valid secondary condition to PTSD. I'm guessing that I can fight back and win this claim, because my mental rating includes anxiety, PTSD, and depression, but the rater cited only PTSD in the denial. There is documented medical studies linking anxiety to GERD, and the rater ignored mentioning this in the denial.
I am sorry to hear this sir. Thank you for watching
Hello , concerning secondary condition, can ED also be attributed to a Lower Back Condition? Or is ED more likely to occur secondary to PTSD amongst military veterans ?
Some veterans may have spinal disorders that can be related to ED. I cannot really say what is more prevalent as there are no studies that I am aware of that have compared the two in veteran populations.
I'm currently rated at 100% with my share of service connected spinal injuries (with a botched-up triple lumbar laminectomy) as well as ptsd. Unfortunately, I'm also dealing with my share of ED as well as bouts of anxiety with crowds. I was told by a could vets that I'm eligible for an increase for the ED issue (which has actually cost me a relationship). Could you please shed some light on this being I can't seem to get a straight answer on the matter.
Hey sir many vets are service connected for ED and receiving compensation. Here is a video you may find helpful: czcams.com/video/8FUMtpU9KWo/video.html
Do you recommend sending reference articles with your claim?
That is a good question. I am not an expert when it comes to the administrative/legal side of things so you would want to specifically discuss that with a legal professional
Hey Leah! I was recently told that if I claim radiculopathy in both legs as a secondary to my rated lower back condition that it won’t qualify for the bilateral factor because the sciatica is not directly service related. Is this true? Seems far fetched.
Yikes that is tough. That does not make sense to me but I am not the legal expert. Please let me know if you find out. Wish I had a better answer. Thank you for watching.
I had gastric bypass surgery. Diabetes is at 20 percent, sleep apnea 50 percent, they only got me at 30 for ptsd. Last deployment was 2009-2010 Afghanistan 88M-10 camp leatherneck. I had multiple hernia surgeries.
I am very sorry to hear this sir. Thank you for watching and if you would like to connect with us please email us at info@prestigeveteranmctx.com
I got rated for 70% for PTSD, and I have really bad headaches after my triggers, even during my triggers. I will tell my phyciatrist on my next appointment about my headaches and potentially claim it. Or I may reach out if I need a nexus thank you
Sorry to hear you are suffering from this sir. Keep us posted
@@prestigeveteranmedical HI, I have an ACE exam this monday migraines secondary to my PTSD. currently rated at 70%. If this claim is denied, i will 100% be reaching out. Thanks!
@@vitaminwater6235 Best of luck to you and keep us posted!
Hi, I am currently rated at a 80%. I was diagnosed with breast cancer back in 9/2022. I fell into a deep depression and did not file anything then. Now, I am going through some post surgery issues like lymphedema. Is it too late to start any filing process?
I am sorry to hear this. You may want to discuss this with a legal professional for specific insights to your case. Thank you for watching and best of luck
i have had some doctors provide a short nexus statement on the remarks of DBQ and this served as a usable nexus if i hire your company for a DBQ is this possible? or would there be an extra charge?
We do not provide nexus statements on DBQ's.
How about Sleep Apnea secondary to Sinusitis and PTSD. I also seen Insomnia secondary to tinnitus, but can you claim that is you already have PTSD rating
Hi sir many veterans are connected for sleep apnea related to those issues. As far as the insomnia is concerned you will want to follow up with a legal professional to discuss pyramiding
@@prestigeveteranmedical I am currently using your company for IMO. I am moving one condition at a time
Sounds great best of luck and keep us posted!@@dashaunmccray8039
Can I claim insomnia secondary to my Anxiety and depression is on my military and va records same thing as my gerd secondary to my ibs?
You would definitely want to follow up with a legal professional on that
Does anyone have a movement disorder from being in Iraq? I have 24 disorders that cause severe pain. The VA wants you to get intervention pain management, which one of my other doctors said don't do it and horror stories as why..
I am sorry to hear this. Thank you for watching
What about secondaries for MDD?
Yes sir many of these would also apply to MDD. Thank you for watching and if you would like to connect with us please email us at info@prestigeveteranmctx.com
I like your channel. I am 80% rated, 70%ptsd, 10% tinnitus, and 10%foot. I am awaiting answer to 100% tdiu. My question for you is, should I also try for insomnia, ed, and migraines secondary to ptsd or insomnia? All of which i have suffered from for decades, only recently getting into the va system. If so i would love to talk to yoyr company.
Hey sir I am glad you are enjoying the channel. I am not really sure about the strategy you are considering because I do not get involved in that side of things. We only write the medical reports when vets request them and the evidence supports it. Have you spoken with a legal professional like a VSO about this?
What if a veteran is already receiving TDIU at 100% compensation. Is there reason to claim for secondary service connection if the primary is PTSD rated at 70%?
It would just depend on your circumstances sir but there may be some benefits
I'm getting ready to check your site out because i need some nexus letters
Sounds great looking forward to hearing from you
KOREA D.M.Z HOWITZER BLEW UP I WAS THERE, ALSO ALMOST FELL TO MY DEATH OFF OF A BRIDGE. MY LIFE FLASHED BEFORE MY EYES EVERYTHING WAS MOVING IN SLOW MOTION, NOW I HAVE CRAZY DREAMS ABOUT IT EVER SINCE... NEVER GOES AWAY... HAVE SOUGHT OUT HELP FROM THE V.A. I HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED AS HAVING MILITARY RELATED PTSD but I'm not service-connected for it even though I have many symptoms and a diagnosis.
it's tough dealing with it but either way. keep seeking treatment ladies and gents..
I am sorry to hear this sir. Thank you for sharing and thank you for watching
heck yeah. you do a great service to all U.S. Veterans. thanks for being generous.@@prestigeveteranmedical
Recently the VA diagnosed me for depression moderate to severe I submitted a claim, now this past week i receive a call informing me that i am being referred for PTSD . Now what do i do with my original claim for depression? Thank you very much for keeping us informed.
Hey sir that is a tough question. I am not sure. There could be several variables going on. Did you ask them when they called? Thank you for watching.
Yes I did call back asking, and was told that the incidents I was involved with came under PTSD, but I decided to continue with my Depression claim and wait for their decision. Thx for the reply
best of luck and keep us posted!@@monti409
Hi Monti409 and hopefully Leah too!
I read you question to Leah and hope that you're ok with answering what path did you ultimately selected, PTSD or depression? My situation is simliar to yours and I'm confused (please see below)
1) Around 2009, I was diagnosised and treated for PTSD prior to retiring from the military.
2)In 2010, I had a VA C&P exam for PTSD, but the VA C&P Doctor and VA Rater redesignated it to Major Depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder at 30%. The doc and rater stated the stressor was missing in the rating decision.
3) After service, I've been treated by VA Mental Health from 2010 through now, but everyway VA psychologists and psychiatrists treated me for PTSD and Bipolar. The VA psychologist and psychiatrist treatmemt teams argued that my symptoms etc...aligned more with PTSD and Biploar.
Here my challenge.
1) I am trying to submit for an increase on the 30% major depression and generalized anxiety, but my entire Mental Health trecord from 2010 to now shows treatment for PTSD and Bipolar.
2) Should I still submit as an increase for major depression and generalized anxiety disorder or submit for a new claim for PTSD and Bipolar? I don't know! I'm confused and stuck!
3) My thoughts are the VBA considers all mental health conditions under mental health for rating purpose, therefore, it doesnt matter, but I could be wrong.
43.8 as per DSM from service injury not taken care of by the VA due to the DOD lost medical records. Then have The second letter for PTSD changed to 43.8 from PTSD both are from of PTSD 43.8 is PTSD R/T non tx due to VA/ DOD lost medical records.
I am sorry to hear this. Thank you for watching!
The VA is now connecting Autoimmune Disease to PTSD, but I would like more information on that.
For sure! Will work on this
Hi Leah,
I submitted a soft and respectfull secure message to my VHA provider inquiring about this. As soon as I get response, I will update you.
While I have your attention, please provide your thoughts about this concern concern😁
1) Around 2009, I was diagnosised and treated for PTSD prior to retiring from the military.
2)In 2010, I had a VA C&P exam for PTSD, but the VA C&P Doctor and VA Rater redesignated it to Major Depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder at 30%. The doc and rater stated the stressor was missing in the rating decision.
3) After service, I've been treated by VA Mental Health from 2010 through now, but everyway VA psychologists and psychiatrists treated me for PTSD and Bipolar. The VA psychologist and psychiatrist treatmemt teams argued that my symptoms etc...aligned more with PTSD and Biploar.
Here my challenge.
1) I am trying to submit for an increase on the 30% major depression and generalized anxiety, but my entire Mental Health trecord from 2010 to now shows treatment for PTSD and Bipolar.
2) Should I still submit as an increase for major depression and generalized anxiety disorder or submit for a new claim for PTSD and Bipolar?
3) My thoughts are the VBA considers all mental health conditions under mental health for rating purpose, therefore, it doesnt matter, but I could be wrong. What are your thoughts?
Glad to hear you submitted an inquiry. Hopefully they will respond in a positive manner. Regarding your mental health condition that is really tricky. I am not to sure sir to be honest as the administrative side of how they look at those matters is not my area of expertise. I sort of tend to agree with your final assessment however about them looking at them under the same umbrella. Keep me posted my friend!
@@prestigeveteranmedical Absolutely! ...and thank you!
I got rated 50 percent for mental health such as unspecified anxiety,PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, insomnia,strees, and Alcohol/substance abuse can this work for me doing my secondaries?
Possibly! Thank you for watching and if you would like to connect with us please email us at info@prestigeveteranmctx.com
Yes, it could. PTSD, depression, anxiety, insomnia, somatic symptom disorder, adjustment disorder, etc. are ALL rated under the Mental schedule. You can get awarded 0% to 100% for each. However, you cannot , for example, combine any of those conditions to get to 100%. The best strategy is to get 100% P&T for one of those conditions since they are rated the same. Then pursue your secondary claims I hope this helps.
Hello I filed for hypertension, a secondary to PTSD. I currently have hypertension and take medication for it. Do I need still need a C & P exam. Thank you
The C&P exam is part of the claims process. Receiving health care for hypertension is just part of the healthcare process.
oh so regardless if I have hypertension, per the claims process I still need to have one? Thank you@@prestigeveteranmedical
Hi sir I would recommend that you follow up with a legal professional for clarification on this. @@westrew63
I messed up and called the va for counseling. They hooked me up right away with an appointment next day. I went in and got some things off my chest. Now I just received a claim letter saying that I have ptsd but it's not service connected. I never started an intent to file nor did I even know I was being screened. I honestly thought I was just talking to a counselor. Should I appeal? I'm lost and don't know what to do.
That sounds really strange. Have you spoken with a VSO or other legal professional?
@@prestigeveteranmedical no. At this point I'm just confused. My issue really isn't the lack of service connection, its more that I thought I was getting help not judged or examined.
Sorry to hear that sir @@runawayrick2461
How about teeth grinding as a secondary condition?
Bruxism is usually considered part of the condition that is causing it as a symptom. You will want to clarify this with a legal professional
@@prestigeveteranmedical
Thanks
Yes sir thank you for watching!@@gera2396
I recently applied for sleep apnea secondary to s/c anxiety due to weight gain and was denied. Attached several pieces of literature I claim regarding weight gain being linked to to the particular meds I've been on to treat my anxiety and they stated it was irrelevant and how sleep apnea is a physical condition.
I am sorry to hear this sir. Hopefully you can get that denial turned around
@@prestigeveteranmedical would you be able to help me get it approved?
We do not assist with the appeals process because only legal professionals do that. If you are specifically looking for a medical opinion letter/nexus letter we may be able to assist with that. If you would like to email us at info@prestigeveteranmctx.com we can get you some info @@russ92x1
I strongly recommend her. My situation for sleep apnea was exactly the same as yours. I was denied twice. Thanks to her I was finally awarded.
Thank you so very much for the awesome feedback sir!@@hrobbins
Awesome video Leah, how do i get intouch with you privately is there an email ?
Hi sir if you would like more information please reach out to us at info@prestigeveteranmctx.com
Hypothetically, If Someone Is Service- Connected IBS (Via PACT ACT Exposure), Can They Subsequently File A PTSD, Secondary Claim Or File Them Together?
Using A Different Hypothetical, PTSD Example, Can Someone File A Claim, Even If They're Sober, But Still Dealing With Ongoing PTSD Issues? Thank You! Btw... Your Earrings, Are Always Super Cute!👌
Yes! Many people have multiple secondaries contributing to a condition. For your second question, having a substance abuse disorder is not a requirement for PTSD. Thank you for watching.
How do I contact your company?
please email us at info@prestigeveteranmctx.com
Is PTSD and Insomnia consider a pyramid or can you claim Insomina secondary to PTSD?
You would def want to check with a legal professional on this sir but most often they are rated together yes.
What is the best way to contact you for your services.... I am currently at a true 90% and waiting for a decision on too pact act claims. If that doesn't put me over the top, I would like to discuss a claim that I feel I deserve, but been denied
I wish you the very best of luck with this! If you need to reach out in the future please email us at info@prestigeveteranmctx.com
My VES examiner used two medical studies when she assisted me in getting OSA, secondary to rhinitis in 2013. Since then, I have been using medical studies.
That is awesome!@@lg7728
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Thanks!
You bet sir @@lg7728
The va has denied my claim twice because the male doctor didn't believe thst my migraines are linked to ptsd but said it was my hormones.
I am very sorry to hear this. You may want to consider discussing with a legal professional. If you are interested in a possible nexus letter please contact us anytime at info@prestigeveteranmctx.com
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How do we contact you to work with us?
Hey sir if you would please email us at info@prestigeveteranmctx.com we can get you some info
having 50% PTSD, can a person still claim Generalized anxiety disorder?
Hi sir you wiil want to ask this to a legal professional as I do not assist with the filling process. Thank you for watching
I have 70% PTSD, unfortunately you can not have 2 claims for mental disorder. They choose the greater of the 2. I've had anxiety through the VA at 50%. I went to get an increase and they switched it to ptsd and 70%. I asked them why I don't have both and that's when I found out they only allowed one mental disability. Hope this helps
I didn't need a letter, I had my CAB memo 2005
That is great!!
No one ever mentions high alert
Thank you for watching!
@@prestigeveteranmedical what are your thoughts about high alert ? I don't see that question on the DBQ.
hypervigilance is another term for high alert and is on the sheet. @@Brian-yt8fu
Thank you for watching!
Leah, is it possible to get you to assist me with Nexus letters
Hey sir please reach out to us at info@prestigeveteranmctx.com and we can get you some info
Need your help so bad just found you. I sent out an email. Praying you get my email on time. Ty
Hi Daphne our staff usually responds within 24 hours. Please be sure to check your spam and if you do not see anything by tomorrow evening let me know here and I’ll look into it
Sr Moment? I thought you were like 32 years old
lol thank you!!
If claiming medication as cause with other sc, do you need complaints or what. I received both sertaline and Viagra but don't have current dx had one previously.
Hi sir there are no black and white answer to these types of questions as each case is specific to the individual veteran