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I couldn't find the Ab8? Where is it hidden?

SueEdel....mine also move to notification phase as of today!!

I woke up today and had missed a call from e-peggy. I called them back as requested. The guy couldn't tell me anything...grrr He did say it moved to notification phase and that it must be a good sign that the RO called me but he was sorry because he couldn't see anything in my file. He told me the BBE would be sent via snail mail. My anxiety is getting the best of me. *How long til it changes to complete? *How long until something shows up in ebennie? *Has anyone else had the RO call them? * What should I expect?

I wouldn't call, you never know who is answering the phones. Go to the VA and go to the Release of Information Office, ask them for a copy. You will have to sign the release form, but at least you will walk away with a copy of your exam notes!

congrats!

congrats!

congrats

I seem to be a few days behind you, so I look forward to hearing where you are in the process...thanks for the update:)

yes...a copy of the c &p exam is what you want. That is what contains the doctors findings/opinions. VA's Release of Information office will have a copy in you records.

I just went to the VA's release of information office (the one where the c and p exam was completed) and got a copy. It doesn't stop the process. Once it is done it becomes part of your medical records so you should be able to go to your local Va.

Congrats!

I have been following a couple days behind SueEdel, so hopefully she hears something soon. I have my fingers crossed that We can freak out together! Although, if I didn't have bad luck I wouldn't have any at all. This is my first claim but I have 10 issues attached to it, expecting a long road. This process sucks!

I nervous and scared.... I can't watch:)

mine just changed to "pending decision approval"!

it said i could handle my finance.) However the doctor didn't ask, if she had asked I would have said my husband and I share responsibilities.

gaf was at the beginning ...its 45

2. Current Diagnoses -------------------- a. Diagnosis #1: PTSD [X] Axis I b. Diagnosis #2: Depressive Disorder NOS [X] Axis I c.b. Diagnosis #2: Panic Disorder with agoraphobia [X] Axis I d. Axis V - Current global assessment of functioning (GAF) score: 45 3. Differentiation of symptoms ------------------------------ a. Does the Veteran have more than one mental disorder diagnosed? [x ] Yes b. Is it possible to differentiate what symptom(s) is/are attributable to each diagnosis? [x] yes c. Does the Veteran have a diagnosed traumatic brain injury (TBI)? No 4. Occupational and social impairment ------------------------------------- a. Which of the following best summarizes the Veteran's level of occupational and social impairment with regards to all mental diagnoses? (Check only one) [X] Occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgement, thinking and or mood b. For the indicated level of occupational and social impairment, is it possible to differentiate what portion of the occupational and social impairment indicated above is caused by each mental disorder? [ ] Yes[ x] No[] No other mental disorder has been diagnosed c. If a diagnosis of TBI exists, is it possible to differentiate what portion of the occupational and social impairment indicated above is caused by the TBI? [ ] Yes[ ] No[X] No diagnosis of TBI SECTION II: ----------- Clinical Findings: ------------------ 1. Evidence review ------------------ If any records (evidence) were reviewed, please list here: claims file available and reviewed in its entirety 2. Recent History (since prior exam) ------------------------------------ a. Relevant Social/Marital/Family history: Veteran currently lives with husband ...... b. Relevant Occupational and Educational history: Veteran reports that she has been out of work since July 2013 ........ c. Relevant Mental Health history, to include prescribed medications and family mental health: Veteran continues to get treatment for PTSD; she is prescribed meds. she reports that she feels the medications do not help. she has been getting treatment since 2006 d. Relevant Legal and Behavioral history: none e. Relevant Substance abuse history: none 3. PTSD Diagnostic Criteria --------------------------- Criterion A is met: The Veteran has [X] The Veteran experienced, witnessed or was confronted with an event that involved actual or threatened death or serious injury, or a threat to the physical integrity of self or others. [X] The Veteran's response involved intense fear, helplessness or horror. Criterion B is met: The traumatic event is persistently reexperienced in 1 or more of the following ways: [X] Recurrent and distressing recollections of the event, including images, thoughts or perceptions [X] Recurrent distressing dreams of the event [X] Intense psychological distress at exposure to internal or external cues that symbolize or resemble an aspect of the traumatic event [x] physiological reactivity on exposure to internal or external cues Criterion C : Persistent avoidance of stimuli associated with the trauma and numbing of general responsiveness (not present before the trauma), as indicated by 3 or more of the following: [X] Efforts to avoid thoughts, feelings or conversations associated with the trauma [X] Efforts to avoid activities, places or people that arouse recollections of the trauma [X] Markedly diminished interest or participation in significant activities [X] Feeling of detachment or estrangement from others Criterion D: Persistent symptoms of increased arousal, not present before the trauma, as indicated by 2 or more of the following: [X] Difficulty falling or staying asleep [X] Irritability or outbursts of anger [X] Difficulty concentrating [X] Hyper-vigilance [x] exaggerated startle response Criterion E: [X] the duration of the symptoms described above in criteria b,c, and d is more than 1 month Criterion F: [X] The PTSD symptoms described above cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. 4. Symptoms ----------- For VA rating purposes, check all symptoms that apply to the Veterans diagnoses: [X] Depressed mood [X] Anxiety [X] near continuous panic or depression affecting the ability to function independently appropriately and effectively [X] Chronic sleep impairment [X] difficulty in adapting to stressful circumstances including work or a work like setting [X] difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships [X] Disturbances of motivation and mood [X] Suicidal ideation 2. Restatement of requested opinion The veteran has a verified PTSD stressor of fear of enemy attacts while stationed in country and in an imminent danger pay area. 3. Medical opinion for direct service connect. [X] The claimed condition was at least likely as likely as not (50% or greater)

thanks, with all the stress pouring down right now, it helps to talk to someone to reassure what I think or hope will happen, even if all of them are WAGs:)

Sc= I had been diagnosed and treated since I left the sandbox. Pha has the stressors. I just ets'd in April. I should be good?

T8r, how long does it take to rate one claim?

I would love 100% tdiu but would be content with 50-70% I dont think I could handle a complete denial:(

congrats! I filed my 1st claim a year ago today. I am still waiting and broke, so I may need that drink...make mine a strong one!

I was wondering how much influence does the C and P exam have on the approval and/or disability rating? I am stressed and freaking out because I am about to lose everything. It seems like there are a lot of appeals. Will I be denied the first time? The exam notes have the following: PTSD/Panic/Depression at least as likely as not (50% or greater) deficiencies in most areas GAF 45

I went to the release of information office where my C & P was completed and got a copy of mine. You could probably get them from your local VA.