DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Veterans Health Administration

Washington DC 20420

ber 2, 2008

e L. Weisman
ounsel
for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW)
ye Street, N.W., Ste. 450
gton, DC 20005

s. Weisman,

n response to the appeal you filed requesting information under the Freedom of Information
IA). Please be advised that this is the first of a number of responsive documents provided in
e to your request. VHA will continue processing your request and send the documents you
ed in batches unless you advise otherwise.

clarified request you seek copies of "records that are relevant to the extent to which the
ment of Veterans Affairs (VA) instructs or encourages doctors and other health professionals
d in evaluating, assisting or reviewing claims of veterans seeking compensation from VA to
rom making or supporting a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

ave any questions regarding this response, please feel free to contact me at (202) 461-5876.

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VHA FOIA Officer