Stressor Letter Length
The Question:
hi, I recently ammended my ptsd stressor letter from 9 to 11 pages. I went through my c&p exam for ptsd this last april 17 and that same day met with my service officer and submitted my ammended stressor letter. Due to my increased stress from writing the stressor letter and ptsd related issues, after the c&p exam, I was immediately admitted at palo alto psychiatric ward for 2 weeks. When I came back home, I had a message from my service officer, saying that I needed to shorten my stressor letter to 2 pages. I found it important to include all my ! stressors. I won't fit them into 2 pages. I believe i have the right under title 38 to express myself as a veteran. Can you please give me some words of advice. I may be absolutely wrong, and maybe you can give me some tips on how to best resolve this "long stressor letter' issue. I would sincerely appreciate your response.
My Answer:
If your service officer submitted the eleven page letter to the VA as I think you believe is the case, then that letter is an official part of your claim file and can't be (shouldn't be) removed. I have never heard of the VA turning down a detailed stressor letter. It might help if you pulled out specific dates and people in an outline format, that will assist the VA in confirming your stressors, but I would never suggest you shorten it or not submit a letter like that. Your letter to the VA will be one of the few connections the rating specialist will have with you and how you feel. You can call 1 800 827 1000, when you reach public contact person, ask for a coach because you think you might have received incorrect information. When you reach the coach (be persistant but polite and you will finally get one) ask that coach if there is any time that a veteran will be asked to shorten their stressor letter. I will check with the VA people where I work. If it was me or one of my veterans, I would make sure that the long version of the stressor letter is submitted into evidence in the claim file. I'll let you know what else I find out.
hi, I recently ammended my ptsd stressor letter from 9 to 11 pages. I went through my c&p exam for ptsd this last april 17 and that same day met with my service officer and submitted my ammended stressor letter. Due to my increased stress from writing the stressor letter and ptsd related issues, after the c&p exam, I was immediately admitted at palo alto psychiatric ward for 2 weeks. When I came back home, I had a message from my service officer, saying that I needed to shorten my stressor letter to 2 pages. I found it important to include all my ! stressors. I won't fit them into 2 pages. I believe i have the right under title 38 to express myself as a veteran. Can you please give me some words of advice. I may be absolutely wrong, and maybe you can give me some tips on how to best resolve this "long stressor letter' issue. I would sincerely appreciate your response.
My Answer:
If your service officer submitted the eleven page letter to the VA as I think you believe is the case, then that letter is an official part of your claim file and can't be (shouldn't be) removed. I have never heard of the VA turning down a detailed stressor letter. It might help if you pulled out specific dates and people in an outline format, that will assist the VA in confirming your stressors, but I would never suggest you shorten it or not submit a letter like that. Your letter to the VA will be one of the few connections the rating specialist will have with you and how you feel. You can call 1 800 827 1000, when you reach public contact person, ask for a coach because you think you might have received incorrect information. When you reach the coach (be persistant but polite and you will finally get one) ask that coach if there is any time that a veteran will be asked to shorten their stressor letter. I will check with the VA people where I work. If it was me or one of my veterans, I would make sure that the long version of the stressor letter is submitted into evidence in the claim file. I'll let you know what else I find out.
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