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dfellows5

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  1. Thanks for the replies and ideas folks. As my Grandma used to say "If the Lord willing and the creek don't rise" I have plenty of time left on this earth to enjoy my Grand kids and and work on the disability claims and other things I have going on I hope! (unfortunately we never know when it's time) Just to clarify I did not mean to say/imply any of these companies are shams or money sharks even though I stated "Or are they just a sham" . I guess I speak/write without thinking some times! They are very useful in some cases and in some cases they are a godsend. I was mainly just trying to find out for myself (or to convince myself) if it would be better to use them or just make a go with myself and a VSO. The problem is the time required to do all the leg work that I read needs to be done these days. At this point and time in my life I have more money than time, so to speak. NOT THAT I'M RICH, LOL. I just have so much going on from sunup to sundown But I /my family do make it month to month so I kind of looked at one of these companies as the magical unicorn (hand it over to them and let them do all the leg work, pay them ) then Boom! my claims are approved! I know it's a fairy tale but sometimes it's too easy to fall into this way of thinking. As I think on it I know deep down that no matter which route I take, it's going to take time and patience. I did talk to one company on the phone and explained listed most of the stuff medically wrong with me now and some of what is in my service medical record to support it as a primary. They asked some deep questions and sent me some forms to fill out on mental/PTSD experience only and did not say much about the other stuff yet. I think they want to try for the non-combat PTSD first since it has the chance for the biggest increase in my disability compensation which in turn will make them the most money. To me I think I should go for mental/PTSD also, but I should also go for the items in my medical record that have worsened over time and I should have put in for on my original claim (a lot of 10% items). Well I am going to discuss this info over with my wife and grown son this weekend and make a decision by Monday. I want to again thank you folks for your input it helps a lot and no matter which way I go I am sure I will be back here to ask more questions and hopefully after I learn more to answer questions for others. I guess now that I have decided to become a member here I need to go back up and formally introduce myself. Which I should have done to begin with! Again I can not thank you enough for your responses and look forward to talking to you folks down the line. Have a Fine (Insert your service) Day! David
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