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LTC Stephen F.
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Thanks for revealing PTSD survivors speak out SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL While the stories and images can be disconcerting to the reader/viewer I hope the process of sharing this is cathartic for the PTSD suffers who participated and bared their souls to a degree.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
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Any "Trauma" I experienced was from Natural Sources in my 21 years of service. Hardly likely to be repeated or simulated close enough to cause me to "Flashback". There are no Earthquakes in Kansas not like the ones I experienced before (I grew up in Tornado Country they don't bother me) and the Odds of a once in a Century Volcano erupting in my Face twice are Astronomical. I'm Good.
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SPC Nancy Greene
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COPY!
Chip You are a Tough ‘old’ ‘squid’ & You Are Definitely a Survivor!
Me Too Brother!
(Probably why we are Sarcastic & ‘connected’!) LMAO
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SPC Nancy Greene
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I was injured in Basic in January 1984. Wasn’t ‘properly’ diagnosed until May 1984. Graduated Basic & AIT with stress fracture of right superior & anterior pubic ramus bones. Diagnosed when ‘clearing’ Medical in May 1984. Elected to remain on Active Duty. Given P-3 Permanent Profile. Was ‘bullied’ at Ft McClellan. Attempted Suicide . Fellow male Soldier’s actions ‘saved my life’! CO gave me AR15 for “attempted” Destruction of Government Property. Lived on pain meds from January 1984 until I requested Medical Discharge in August 1987. Most AG NCO’s had a fifth of liquor in their deal drawar. I was a ‘controlled’ alcoholic my entire Military Career. Was sent to Combat Post in Germany with P-3 Permanent Profile. Was ‘harassed’ by My Unit.
Got out, got sober. Lived on high doses of pain meds, including Oxycodone & Morphine until 2014! Now am ‘drug & alcohol’ free. Have been ‘battling’ VA since 1989! My conditions do NOT have proper ICD codes & appropriate medication consistently denied. 19 Psychiatrists did NOT diagnose PTSD, MST, or ‘Clinical Depression’! Psychiatrist 20 completed proper diagnosis in 2005. Have been dealing with VA since 1989! It’s been 2 years & 21 days and my dental treatment is NOT completed! VA has NIT paid dentist VA referred me to fir treatment. Have infected teeth & have lost 100 pounds. Have been consistently denied reimbursement for travel & lodging even though my Doctor’s have clearly stated both are ‘Medically Necessary’! Still trying to get dental work completed. VA urgent care in my county didn’t receive payment in 60 days, so they billed me! Dentist is Still owed &691.00 after two years & 20 days. Dentist billed me! VA in NC is “Less than Sub-standard”! I have my own private providers now & I am paying for My Medical Care! I know the VA regulations & the VA is Still Refusing to pay their bills!
Not complaining, just stating facts. I have ‘taken control’ of my medical care & I am personally paying for it! Most Veterans in my area do Not utilize the VA.
Also, met a GRU Afghanistan Veteran Friday at Fayetteville VAMC... he appeared extremely’shell-shocked’!
I knew something was wrong with me; however, due to lack in ‘continuity of care’ , it took 20 Psychiatrists 26 years to ‘properly’ diagnose me.
Now, all my knowledgeable Doctors have retired or promoted to ADMIN level.
I am DONE‘training’ Doctors on VA system and forms! Will see how things develop.
Still sober(39+ years) and utilizing Homeopathic means for All conditions...on-going saga .
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