floridanurse

Hello all!
just wanted to say thank you to all who have helped me in this VA disability thing.  I just got my ID card at Hurlburt Field AFB and it feels good! I have continuing struggles and therapy, but otherwise, I am glad this is over.  I just wanted to tell anyone that reads this and is struggling, if you have a good case, DO NOT GIVE UP.  I have had ALL pleasant experiences with the VA and it was relatively easy to navigate this system and get to my 100% P&T rating for PTSD/MST.  I will tell you that you must have your ducks in a row, if you are not in treatment, get there now! Most of my treatment was with the VA, so it was all documented.  I had every clear marker that there was in my STR.  It is so important to stay organized, get to a Vet Center, get a VSO.......ect............., This is not rocket science, the only reason that it takes them a little bit, (In my case, 9 months), I think is, because they have so many fraudulent claims clogging up the system.  If you have a good case, have all your records or can prove clear markers, are getting treatment, be honest at the C&P, then you claim should go just like mine did!  If anyone would like to ask any questions, please feel free to message me! I would love to do my best to help ANYONE that is suffering out there!  Be blessed everyone!
 
FLORIDANURSE

Hello all!
just wanted to say thank you to all who have helped me in this VA disability thing.  I just got my ID card at Hurlburt Field AFB and it feels good! I have continuing struggles and therapy, but otherwise, I am glad this is over.  I just wanted to tell anyone that reads this and is struggling, if you have a good case, DO NOT GIVE UP.  I have had ALL pleasant experiences with the VA and it was relatively easy to navigate this system and get to my 100% P&T rating for PTSD/MST.  I will tell you that you must have your ducks in a row, if you are not in treatment, get there now! Most of my treatment was with the VA, so it was all documented.  I had every clear marker that there was in my STR.  It is so important to stay organized, get to a Vet Center, get a VSO.......ect............., This is not rocket science, the only reason that it takes them a little bit, (In my case, 9 months), I think is, because they have so many fraudulent claims clogging up the system.  If you have a good case, have all your records or can prove clear markers, are getting treatment, be honest at the C&P, then you claim should go just like mine did!  If anyone would like to ask any questions, please feel free to message me! I would love to do my best to help ANYONE that is suffering out there!  Be blessed everyone!
 
FLORIDANURSE

Even though I'm not at a 100% rated...I filed my claims in July 2015, I completed my C&P exams on May 19, 2016. I received my approval for 30% on June 1, 2016. A couple weeks later, I received a small retro and my monthly pay started July 1, 2016. I hope this help!

Anyone ever deal with the St. Pete VARO.... I just had all c&p exams and they are complete on myhealthevet.  Any guess as to when I will get rated? also, after they rate you, how long before retro pay? Does monthly benefit come before retro or vice versa.  Everyone has been amazing on this site.  Thanks to all for your advice.  So far I have been told 100% for PTSD, 10% for right ankle and 10% for tinnitus.... the c&P examiner also said that my bladder condition was secondary to PTSD/MST.  Do they rate secondary conditions?