bmiddleton

Is there any way to ask for C&P exam on my other ratings like GERD and back while they are still reevaluating my PTSD? They did change it from a new claim to RFE.

I had my C&P exam last week. The MH provider was not sure why it was under PTSD, but he filled out the PTSD form anyway. He wanted to focus on my panic disorder, so he marked "does not meet criterion" in the "traumatic experience", then continued to write in the summary that a traumatic experience did occur. Will the VA automatically see that the "does not meet criterion" is marked or will they read the summary to change it to PTSD? He stated he could easily write me as PTSD, but wanted to focus on my Panic Disorder so he marked does not meet. I do not expect my rating to change, but still states it is a new claim. I am able to see what the MH provider wrote, he even spoke it all out loud as he wrote it. I am just becoming inpatient, the estimated time is Nov to Feb for the decision. Will it really take that long, for what should be just a reevaluation?

The DAV happen to be in town today with their mobile assistance unit, so I made a short trip to see them. They got me in contact with a representative that could see my file in Topeka. She could not find any documents initiating a new claim, but a C&P exam is scheduled. So to my best guess, there is a communication error on whether its a new claim or a reexamination. I plan to just attend the appointment and see where it goes from there.

I am currently only SC for Panic Disorder without agoraphobia. I was never diagnosed or rated for PTSD prior to this new claim. My condition has worsened and was recently prescribed for a service animal. I go to school full time and have for the past 4 years, more so for just the BAH to help pay some bills since I struggle to work. When I called the DAV, they are my assigned representative, they have no record of starting the claim. They said I would have needed to sign off on a new claim being started.

I received a random call from Topeka VA to schedule a reevaluation for PTSD. I checked my Ebenefits when I got home, there is an entirely new pending claim for PTSD as of May 4. I still have my rated disabilities since Feb 2012 as follows: back strain- 10% bursitis right hip-10% GERD-0% psoriasis-10% panic disorder without agoraphobia- 70% I did not start the new claim, but it is in the gathering evidence stage. I do see a psychiatrist for my medications and short psychotherapy sessions every 3 months through the VA. He has not stated any change in my diagnoses to me. I went through the notes my psych has put in and the only thing I have seen diagnoses wise is panic disorder with agoraphobia r/o PTSD in his notes. What could be the reason for all this in my claim? Is it an attempt to decrease my percentage, change my diagnoses, or just add to my claims? This will be the only other C&P exam I have had since my initial C&P exam. Thank you for your help.