Update: I called today and the 1800 said that my claim has gone to notification status as of 4/26... It not over with yet but I must say that I am very pleased with the Columbia SC RO. I initially filed my claim at Winston Salem RO on 10/27/10... 1/21/11 I filed for finalcial hardship due to my job putting me on sick leave until my panic attack were more stable. I have been out of work since 1/12/11. Received C&P exams on 2/24/11.. Result back 3/25/10... Claim was sent to Columbia RO and received 4/11/11halting my claim process. They moved my claim beucase I was now homeless and had to move to South Carolina with family. I got in touch with the homeless coordinator here in SC. She contact so one she knew at the Columbia RO on 4/20/11 to inform them of my situation and that my claim had been moved without being rated even though it was a fully developed claim. My claim went to decision phase the same day. I went to my appointment 4/25 due to my hair falling out because of anxiety from my PTSD and my MD is refering me to a dermatologist. I also met with my homeless counselor that same day to apply for the VA HUD VASH Program. She made a call to inquire about my claim and to inform them that I no longer have suitable housing. The next day 4/26/11 my claim is now in notification and awaiting to be input.
Today marks my 6 month mark of me filing my claim which if it had not been for a fellow veteran encouraging me to get help, I would have never done it and I would probably still be jobless and homeless with no hope so thank you guys for the incouargement to get me this far! Inspite of my situation, had i not had a hardship, this claim would probably be still in the development phase I bet. I went from being a OTH discharge for Misconduct to Honorable for VA purposes to now being in the final stages of this process! I not going to lie and say I dont want 100% PT but I will be happy for whatever I get because I am TIRED! Now the hardest part, waiting to find out the verdit! I will post as soon as I find out more. Thanks veterans for your help and guidance!
Ester Lawson
Chronic PTSD
Hip flexor injury
TMJ (jaw disorder due to wisdom teeth and ptsd)
Boot stress