I was 18 years old and encouraged to drink at the Enlisted club while in the Marine Corps. Shouldn't that be considered a service connected alcohol use disorder?
I was discharged from army due to substance abuse, piss test positive and i have had problems with this till today, i have had bien denied to depresión because they soay its substance abuse caused
Hi Harry, we are very sorry to hear that you are going through this. We hope that you will seek the help of a different medical professional and receive the help you need.
If the Navy doctors at Bethesda Medical prescribed large doses of opioid and fentanyl pain medication for pain related to Menetriers and Chemotherapy x2, then released from military service at 85% disability. Then VA cut meds by 75% in one visit without withdrawal help. Addiction continued with street opioids until overdose and requested rehabilitation and received rehab of 35 days in patient. Started drinking alcohol to deal with PTSD. PTSD is part of my rating. Does the VA allow for opioid addiction caused by military hospital and not treated? Addicted on opioids in hospital for 2 yrs.
I’m service connected with chronic PTSD following combat with alcohol and substance abuse as personal trauma and service related deaths Before I was service connected I was diagnosed with PTSD and I went to rehab through the va and they took away my ptsd diagnosis if I go back to rehab now that I’m service connected will they take my rating away
I have chronic pain and get pain meds from VA. I’m scared to try claiming substance abuse or seek help because most likely they will cut my pain meds. I would do about anything to not have my med benefits cut. I am 70% for my spin and anxiety disorder secondary. I’m currently waiting my decision on an increase. Any ideas? Thoughts?
So I have 70% for PTSD, that means I can’t file for substance abuse as a secondary even if the PTSD caused it??? I have to link it to something else wrong with me like gerd, then use it as a secondary ?
Went to ARC in Jacksonville NTC, now the VA has denied my claim, said it is "Willful misconduct", but okay the anxiety, anger management, and depression. What gives???
I really need help with my va claim I have been given a hard time and I get angry and just gave up but I have a service connected disability that lead to substance abuse and I really need some help please
Hi there, we do not help with the initial filing of claims. We recommend speaking to a local Veterans Service Officer who can help you get started and can typically show you which forms you may need to complete. We can step in once the VA has awarded a rating decision on a disability claim.
Maam. I self referred myself to drug and alcohol treatmemt. While on active duty in Germany. It har no follow up and no psychological Dr exam. it was a 30 day program. i know i had somthing wr9mg with me. But did not know were to go to for help. i had reenlisted. For another 4 year of duty. Then got drunk with a perfect record. only to be general discharged umder honerable conditions. i have been enrolled with the va since 1993. And been diagnosed with many mental problems.. i know libe in the Philippines. i am service Conected for tinnitus. Can i as a self referral drug and alcohol. claim on my menatal problems. i had no Dr. help and no follow-up treatment after 30 day treatment in germany. At the age of 22. (Hope to hear from you.)
This info is invaluable. Thank you for your time and help with this information. God bless y’all
I was 18 years old and encouraged to drink at the Enlisted club while in the Marine Corps. Shouldn't that be considered a service connected alcohol use disorder?
I was discharged from army due to substance abuse, piss test positive and i have had problems with this till today, i have had bien denied to depresión because they soay its substance abuse caused
What if your doctor put you on medication for several years and does not listen to you and now I am addicted to my pain meds
Hi Harry, we are very sorry to hear that you are going through this. We hope that you will seek the help of a different medical professional and receive the help you need.
If the Navy doctors at Bethesda Medical prescribed large doses of opioid and fentanyl pain medication for pain related to Menetriers and Chemotherapy x2, then released from military service at 85% disability. Then VA cut meds by 75% in one visit without withdrawal help. Addiction continued with street opioids until overdose and requested rehabilitation and received rehab of 35 days in patient. Started drinking alcohol to deal with PTSD. PTSD is part of my rating. Does the VA allow for opioid addiction caused by military hospital and not treated? Addicted on opioids in hospital for 2 yrs.
I’m service connected with chronic PTSD following combat with alcohol and substance abuse as personal trauma and service related deaths
Before I was service connected I was diagnosed with PTSD and I went to rehab through the va and they took away my ptsd diagnosis if I go back to rehab now that I’m service connected will they take my rating away
Can grossly inappropriate behavior fall in this category? And also veterans in the justice system?
Thank you for your suggestion. We will try to cover this in another blog in the future.
@@meredithhpmoderator713 also can a veteran use his/her rap sheet/police record as evidence in a claim.
I have chronic pain and get pain meds from VA. I’m scared to try claiming substance abuse or seek help because most likely they will cut my pain meds. I would do about anything to not have my med benefits cut. I am 70% for my spin and anxiety disorder secondary. I’m currently waiting my decision on an increase. Any ideas? Thoughts?
So I have 70% for PTSD, that means I can’t file for substance abuse as a secondary even if the PTSD caused it??? I have to link it to something else wrong with me like gerd, then use it as a secondary ?
I have 70% and have alcohol and substance abuse as secondary listed as personal trauma
Glad to hear this topic discussed. I’d be delighted to share my personal experience with any of you if the interest rises. Thanks in advance.
Went to ARC in Jacksonville NTC, now the VA has denied my claim, said it is "Willful misconduct", but okay the anxiety, anger management, and depression. What gives???
How do i get ahold of yall to have some questions to ask about this topic
I really need help with my va claim I have been given a hard time and I get angry and just gave up but I have a service connected disability that lead to substance abuse and I really need some help please
Hey, I'm in the same boat... Did you ever get help?
Hello, what if I am going to outpatient treatment for alcohol. I am currently in a group meeting through the VA and am on Naltrexone for my drinking.
Good to hear you're receiving treatment, Keo. Do you have an open claim for disability with the VA?
Do you help with submitting claims?
Hi there, we do not help with the initial filing of claims. We recommend speaking to a local Veterans Service Officer who can help you get started and can typically show you which forms you may need to complete. We can step in once the VA has awarded a rating decision on a disability claim.
I would like someone from your firm to look at my disability case. How do I go about doing so?
Please give us a call at 386-257-2100 to see if we may be able to assist. Thank you.
Maam. I self referred myself to drug and alcohol treatmemt. While on active duty in Germany. It har no follow up and no psychological Dr exam. it was a 30 day program. i know i had somthing wr9mg with me. But did not know were to go to for help. i had reenlisted. For another 4 year of duty. Then got drunk with a perfect record. only to be general discharged umder honerable conditions. i have been enrolled with the va since 1993. And been diagnosed with many mental problems.. i know libe in the Philippines. i am service Conected for tinnitus. Can i as a self referral drug and alcohol. claim on my menatal problems. i had no Dr. help and no follow-up treatment after 30 day treatment in germany. At the age of 22. (Hope to hear from you.)
You can file for discharge increase if you are service connected with a mental health problem and if you have substance abuse as a secondary
i need help with va claim
Please give our office a call at 386-257-2100 to see if we may be able to assist. Thank you!