mike76

Received a letter from AMC today saying they asked Philly VAMC to set up exam, I take it this is the C&P exam. But they're also asking me again for non-VA treatment records. I've sent them everything I can get already since 2005...I have to do it again?

Does anyone know the head honchos(director, assistant director, manager(s), etc...emails/numbers at the AMC in DC please?

Do they process claims quicker for veterans getting help within the VA system?

Thanks Kelly. I've been sober 2 years now after rehab. No more pills either. I manage with meditation but even that doesn't reverse what happens to the brain so I don't know. My claim was advanced only to be remanded to AMC. I guess I'll contact Philadelphia local news. It's a sad fact that the public likes a veterans horror story. Gives em something to talk about I guess.

Thank you both. I first filed PTSD claim in 05. Denied and appealed twice. Had a BVA video hearing DEC 12. VA shrink(not c&p exam) diagnosed me with PTSD back in 07, private shrink diagnosed me last year in 2012 connecting it to military service while deployed. Claim was remanded to AMC on AUG 15 2013 as I wait for a c&p exam in Philly. Wtf is AMC and now what do I do because Disabled American Vets in Philly sucks. Already had my claim advanced do to financial hardship/homeless. Should I try to sell my mess of a story to local news? Multiple suicide attempts, drugs/alcohol, rehab, violent outbursts, disrupted family gatherings, no social life, periods of paranoid delusions where I can't be near other human beings....any advice?

Diagnosed by civilian Dr. with PTSD. Was deployed twice. Once in Egpyt, other was in Kuwait during 96 Khobar Towers bombing, assisted an EOD blow too close to blast radius(no injuries or death) doused with diesel during re-fueling accident, and lived in GP medium around 24/7 explosions from Udari Range (was a 55B ammo spec) No records of anything as I tried to cover up my fear out there. How can I prove one of these stressors?