Is it possibly Service-Connected?

2014-03-11T20:26:42-04:00

I thought a condition I have noticed progressing more and more since discharge shortly after redeployment and up till now thought it was seperate. Now I wonder if studdering is somehow service-connected after talking to a battle I went to AIT with experiencing the same thing? Has anyone else had this issue and/or know a meaning behind it?

Response by SFC James Baber made Mar 11 at 2014 9:39 PM

2014-03-11T21:39:37-04:00

Have you spoken with anyone at the VA or tried to check with any docs at the nearest military installation, they may have some answers or assistance for you as well.

Response by CPT Brandon Christensen made Mar 12 at 2014 3:19 PM

2014-03-12T15:19:09-04:00

Honestly, lately I have noticed myself stumbling with a few words here and there. Haven't thought anything of it. Figured just over stressed and tired from long days in the office and no proper eating and exercise. Brain just shot. Would be interesting. But my deployment was back in 2007 when I returned, so I don't think mine would be tied to war.

Response by SGT Thomas Lucken made Mar 12 at 2014 4:32 PM

2014-03-12T16:32:38-04:00

Medical, things can be slow to take notice depending on the issue and what has not been told to us, that we were exposed to.

The government has been slow for 40 years to come around about issues from Agent Orange, not only from Vietnam but it was used in Korea along the DMZ.... Many state the intoxicants can linger in the ground/dirt for years. Several people I have talked to that have served in the DMZ years after Agent Orange was used, has side affects that relate to AO. AO was used in Korea back in the late 60s to early 70s, and several that I have talked were station there after the use like me. And my first time wasn't till 83.

Response by SFC Stephen P. made Mar 12 at 2014 5:38 PM

2014-03-12T17:38:13-04:00

I developed a mild stutter early in my Army career. It only manifested when I was trying to promptly respond my leaders. In my non-expert opinion, it was caused by a confidence deficiency.

I compensated by deliberately thinking through what I intended to say before I opened my mouth. I don't necessarily recommend my remedy. Some people find it quite unnerving after asking me a question when I remain silent for seconds while reviewing my answer. In my case, being viewed as a psychopath won out over being viewed as a spaz.

For me, it was entirely unrelated to deployment. It manifested and resolved prior to, and any relapses have been brief.

There is a good chance it is service aggravated, but that doesn't mean the VA will actually rate it as a disability.

Response by SPC Sven Pacot made Mar 17 at 2014 12:55 PM

2014-03-17T12:55:52-04:00

I saw a psychiatrist for my P&C eval for PTSD. I asked him about the studdering. He told me it boils down to two things: you were either born with it or it has to do with anxiety.

Response by SPC Sven Pacot made Mar 17 at 2014 8:07 PM

2014-03-17T20:07:57-04:00

Any other info will be appreciated. Conflicting or supporting.

Response by TSgt Edward Simmons made Jun 5 at 2014 9:16 PM

2014-06-05T21:16:04-04:00

Sleep apnea, is that a service connected disability?