Dave20290

just to clarify, this is my 3rd eval. over the time involving PTSD. I was awarded originally ptsd in 2006, then iu in 2008, now my upcoming exam.

I just wanted to bring the letter I wrote to a C&P exam. I was going to use it for reference during the exam so i didn't forget anything important. Because the last time I had an exam they asked If I had anything else to add, and I said no. Later in the day I was remembering stuff I should of said. If they wanted to just read the thing it would be okay (and easier too), in that case do i need to verify the letter I wrote, like you mentioned? Are they required to keep it if they read it? Can I submit the letter directly to the examiner like you mentioned? I'm just not sure if it will help or hurt the situation to submit a letter about my PTSD. Do examiners take kindly to this or do they view it as a so called 'cheat sheet'. Which it isn't of course but I'm just trying to see how the VA percieves things (they're tricky, ya' know?). IF anyone submitted a letter directly to the examiner, was it a good outcome?

thanks for the replies, yeah, i have psych visits frequently, but that's a helpful point you brought up

I suppose the exam is just to see if my condition is worse better or the same...

srry, it's for my ptsd. Thanks

Hey all, thanks for the advice in the past. I would search 'letter' but i get about 1000 listings. I'm 100% sc with 70ptsd and 30iu. My scheduled exam is coming up. I'm not that good at expressing feelings at a moments notice or wanting to recollect things such as that (as most of us). Is it a red flag to bring in a letter I currently wrote about my recent days experiences to help me. I just don't know if its a big no no or not. I realistically think they would not take it and read it? Any experiences with anyone in the past doing this? Thanks everyone

Hey, I appreciate the clean cut advice. I figured that was the case. ' if it ain't broke, don't try fixing it'. It comes in handy being paranoid about this stuff though because you're always on your toes about this crap. I wanted to thank you again, I've used the advise on this website to help 2 of my friends battle through the system and they won, it's really amazing how much knowledge is on this site. It's basically like having a va rep on the web.

hi, i would first off like to thank everyone on this site for helping veterans such as myself get the answers they are looking for. Here's my background history with the va: I'm 27 (veteran of whatever war the news is calling it these days). may 2007 i was granted 70% for ptsd for a claim i put in october of 2006. I put in for IU in may 2008 and was awarded that so i'm 100% total. I've also been awarded SS. I had stated to SS that i was unable to work due to 'ptsd, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and suicidal idealation.' and they cleared it. My first question is what is it when people say TDUI. I know the IU but is the TD just saying 'total disability. As in, can i say I have TDUI? I don't know. Also i'm interested in applying for Permanent and total if that's even possible. I'm paranoid as it is and i hate to think of some bastard hopping on my back for some reason and throwing me into a world of pure hell. We all know how precious awarded money is so we can live on our own terms without having to go 'postal' or just having a breakdown. Am i too young for p/t. My history since discharge (sept 2006) has been riddled with psychward visits and life altering characteristics of PTSD. Even if p/t is not workable, what exactly does that entail. Does it mean the va cant review me anymore (technically). Let's face it no one likes to be put up against the wall and have to explain the same old crap over and over again, it's just frustrating and i worry about it a lot. I was released from the psychward not too long ago and i'm just tired of this crap. I just wish i didn't have to worry about stupid stuff and try to work on myself. For all of those suffering vets from whatever symptoms or problems, thanks for your service. Dave