marinemail05

I appreciate all the feedback! Got my appointment set to see a primary care dr so i can start feeling better. I'll worry about the the disability later. Thanks again for the help. I'll try to keep everyone updated.

So i've been out for almost 10 years and during this time I have avoided going to the Dr even though I suffer from Migraines, can't sleep, severe allergeries, etc. I just suck it up and take over the counter medication/alcohol to get through the pain. Now that I'm getting older, its getting harder to just "suck it up" and i think it's time to get some help. I went to the DAV to see about filing for my conditions and they said that it will be very hard to get anything since I have not being treated for this issues over the last 10 years. All of these conditions were reported in my medical record while on active duty but since getting out I've avoided the Dr for anything other than emergencies. DAV did submit a claim for me but they recommended i go see a primary care provider right away and let them know of all the issues i'm having. Thoughts on this? what's my best plan of action in this scenario. Thank you