PTSD C&P Louisville this week, anyone have experience with this RO?

[IMEF-Gunny]

So, I filed an FDC claim for PTSD at the end of June 2017 with all of my STR's, Buddy statements, Stressor letters, etc. I have been scheduled for a C&P exam at the Louisville, KY RO this week.

Needless to say, my anxiety is peaked out....I have a history of extreme anxiety in regard to being at VAMC....to the point my threapsit has suggested maybe doing my sessions remotely with VA supplied equipment (Like Skype).

My question is, has anyone had any experience with this RO? I can find very little written in regard to the Louisville RO good, bad or indifferent.

When they called me, the guy was very nice and asked when they could get me in for the exam, so they could expedite my claim for me.....hope that's a sign of their willingness to help/fairly adjucate legitimate claims.

Any input in regard to this RO (past experiences, knowledge, etc) would be greatly appreciated.

[IMEF-Gunny]

Completed my exam. I went down the night before so I could make sure I knew where I was going and not be late. Went to the hospital an hour early and sat in the parking lot chain smoking and trying to mellow out. Called ahead and asked, but my wife was not allowed to go into the exam with me. Exam was just shy of 3 hours long. Questions and personality test.

Although I tried to maintain composure, I lost it a few times (cried). Doctor asked me if I needed to take a break at the halfway mark, I definitely needed it. A very difficult day, but after I came out of the exam I felt like I could finally breathe. I had a slight melt down hours later after getting home, but I think that was just because I spent the entire week stressed out over this exam. It wasn't as bad as I thought, but I'm not sure that I remembered many things that I should have talked about, so I guess we will see in a few days.

Edited July 16, 2017 by IMEF-Gunny