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I did file a claim within the first year. I did not include this in my original claim. When I did my final out processing the doctor just signed my out processing paper work and sent me on my way. Not really an involved physical at all. I was also supposed to get a CPAP machine when I returned from Iraq too. I tried to get an appointment for that but they refused to give me an appointment. I spent the first 6 months after I got out trying to get the CPAP from the VA, which I finally did. I just waited to get medical insurance to see a private doc because I was sick of dealing with the VA. So I don't have any thing in my military records. The briefing involving disability claims was given to me before I left for Iraq because that was the only time my work would give me do to our minnimum manning issues. I bassically got the run around when I returned. It is really hard to concentrate on taking care all of this when I was just trying to get readjusted to being back in the states. On top of that my Grandma passed away two weeks before my return. I had a head full of problems and recieved little to no guidence.

I got out August 27th 2006. I started treatment for this in July of 2007. Is this going to create a problem with my claim. I now this is a neby question,but how do I start this process? Which form do I have to fill out? In this form do I have to explain and give dates of the medical condition. Thanks for the warm welcome, this info is really helping me out and it means the world to me. I have search for answers and called the VA and I never get straight answers.

I was wondering how to claim something that I cannot find in my military med-records. In Iraq I started suffering from overactive bladder. I complained to the clinic and they told me it was because of the increased amount of water I was drinking. I do not have any records from the clinic. When I got back from Iraq I went on my 2 weeks of leave and then seperated from the military 2 weeks after that. I was unable to secure an appointment before I sperated. I now see a private doctor and recieve medication for this problem. Is there any way to try and claim this or is it a lost cause? Thanks in advance.