Thank you all so much for replying. I am sorry I didn't respond to your advice sooner. When I saw what Philip wrote, I figured my priority was to take care of the business at hand first. I took your advice, Philip and drew up a letter today. I spent the majority of the day trying to find a way/place that I could send it out, but since I live in such a rural area, I wasn't able to find anything in time, unfortunately. I'll have it out 1st thing Monday morning…overnighted. I afraid I've been held up too long trying to get my evidence in order thinking I had to send it all together.
As far as the history of the rating, the 100% SC for PTSD with major depression and substance abuse was effective since March 28, 2008. The rating decision was made on May 27, 2009.I got the appointment letter, then (2 weeks later) went to the C and P exam on June 4, 2014. The proposal letter is dated June 17, 2014…exactly 5 years from the original award letter, June 17, 2009. I didn't receive the letter until a week later.
Navy04 I have been on a bunch of different meds non stop for years and the VA has been my only source of medical treatment. I've been seeing and keeping my appointments with my psych. I also went through a CBT group since I've had the 100%. I got the appointment letter, then (2 weeks later) went to the C and P exam on June 4, 2014. Stretch, I thought I was permanent and total, bc I have a letter saying it, but I am not sure if it means what I thought it means. I have not been able to work and I am not 65 or older.
Carlie, thank you so much for all of your advice. I will make sure to do what you've suggested. Could you clarify what you meant on the last part of your post? ("Editing to add-")
I apologize for not responding within your expected time frame "Slowlane", like I said I am completely new to this forum stuff, so I'll work on that. Next time I ask a question, I'll have to remember that the reply police might be watching . Respectfully, I was taking the advice of the other forum members, as well as trying to take care of my father who recently got out of the hospital.
Thanks again to everyone kind enough to give their time and give their advice. I feel a bit of weight lifted.