CRSC claim for Simulated War

[Caffeine]

Is this something that is typically approved? My Narrative Summary stated that the onset of my Bipolar disorder was linked to the stress incurred from frequent recalls or "weekly readiness exercises" as it says verbatim in my NARSUM. The criteria I see is that might match it is "practice alerts". Would my NARSUM be adequate evidence to prove this?

 

[RonG]

Hello,

Re: Simulated War

This can include activities such as military training, exercises, airborne ops, live fire exercises, hand-to-hand combat training, and more.

Whether applications are typically approved, I have never seen the statistics on that subject.

Recommend you follow the instructions provided by your service (online). The Army has an excellent CRSC page.

One of the most important documents in s CRSC application is the VA Award letter received in the mail. I think mine has five pages attached.

Army CRSC Page LINK <—-

Ron

 

[randomairman27]

When I sent mine in I wrote out why it should be approved and highlighted the specific CRSC guidance and evidence in my medical records, MEB package, and VA award letter. Was approved no problem and given an extra 10% for tinnitus which I didn’t even apply for (I assume maybe because I worked on the flight line around fighters/bombers, I don’t know). Worst they can say is no.

 

[JMATTK]

Is this something that is typically approved? My Narrative Summary stated that the onset of my Bipolar disorder was linked to the stress incurred from frequent recalls or "weekly readiness exercises" as it says verbatim in my NARSUM. The criteria I see is that might match it is "practice alerts". Would my NARSUM be adequate evidence to prove this?

My educated opinion: you’re fighting a major uphill battle if that is your only evidence. Many people have been denied CRSC with PTSD due to general indirect fire on bases in combat zones. The standard for CRSC is pretty high and generally needs evidence to events that are linked to specific dates and times.