Markg623

Update just saw on ebenefits I was awarded 80%. Not sure if for just ptsd or a combined with my bilateral knee injuries ( only two that I had c&p for). Still have 3 more c&p's for hypertension, tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss and CPOD. Of course things got sped up when I submitted my eviction notice from my apartment. Also saw that they did not have my wife and kids listed as dependents so I have to submit all that too. I know when I applied I listed them but anything to keep me from getting anymore money. Guess I have to fight them on that. Thank you for this site. It helped me a lot

Hi, i am new to this so please excuse me if I ramble a bit. I have applied for disability with the VA in January of 2017. I am applying for PTSD - MST depression and anxiety secondary to ptsd also hypertension secondary to ptsd. I also have a claim for bilateral knee problems from a misdiagnosed knee problem from boot camp. I am frustrated by the whole process, but I guess I can only blame myself. The knee injury occurred in 1979 and the MST from 1980-82. I never knew I could get help for my knee years ago. I assumed that you had to retire from the service to use the VA. I am seeing a therapist with the VA and a psychiatrist with the VA. My bp has been out of control for years last visit to the va, my pc had to give me 2 nitroglycerin tablets under my tongue to get my bp down. It was 215/120. They have changed my meds so now it is getting closer to normal range. I am afraid they will say my bp is fine and deny that part of the claim. I have had a c&p for my ptsd with an outside contractor and he said he believes I have ptsd. On my healthy vets my doctors notes say ptsd (r o) mdd anxiety depression. Have a c&p tomorrow for my knees. I guess I am just wondering if anyone has any idea when I will hear from them if it is approved and should I get a VSO to look at my case thank you