Question:
Stated in last page of a 21 page mental evaluation from VAMC Austin, TX 4-7-2014 with criterion "A" stressor that is directly related to combat experience in Vietnam. The VA failed to use this in deciding my (denied) claim for P.T.S.D in 2015. nor did they use said information in deciding my (denied) appeal 6-3-2019. VA rep stated on phone that it was not a diagnoses, yet was signed by a board certified VA dr. Was granted non-military connected pension w/same information by VA in St Paul Minnesota 4-30-2014. GO FIGURE!!!
Jim's Reply:
If you've been denied a benefit you believe you earned, your only real choice is to formally appeal. Good luck!