sailorswife

So very happy I found this site! My beautiful husband was a Viet Nam vet, Navy, 1959-1963. Sadly, he passed away April 3 of this year. He fell very ill in December 2012, which started his fast decline with his health. February of 2013, I started his disability claim. He had been diagnosed by the Veterans Hospital Psychiatrist with PTSD, as a result of combat. The social worker also wanted us to claim for ischemic heart disease. So I did. I sought out the help of a "Specialist" through our county's Veterans Assistance. I didn't find him very helpful. But, I submitted the claim anyway. I was notified that I needed to add some info, so I did. Some months later, we received a letter from the VA stating that they had received our info and they are looking into it. In late summer of 2014, I contacted my Senior Senator, Dick Durbin. I sent his office all of the paperwork that they requested. Several months later, I received a letter from Durbin stating that the VA had contacted them and there wasn't a case. The very next day, we received a letter from the VA saying pretty much the same thing. I had every intention of continuing to fight, but my husband's health was getting worse, I was working full time and trying to maintain our home and raise a teenager. My life was chaotic. It took everything I had just to get through each day. Fast forward to now. I contacted my Junior Senator, Tammy Duckworth back in May. Sent her office all of the information. Checking in with her office this week, I found out that my case hadn't even been assigned to anyone. I was not a happy camper. I was assured that I will be getting a call within a week from someone who will be looking into my case. In the meantime, I fear losing my house. When Dennis passed, I lost almost $2000 per month. There was no life insurance....long story. I had no idea that this process would take so long, plus they haven't even started looking at it again. I seem to find out new stuff everyday. He has a seizure disorder......AO causes that. Ischemic heart disease......AO causes that.....plus, he had several strokes that were ischemic. Were they related to AO also? Any help, or suggestions from anyone would be greatly appreciated. Thank you