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    It All Came Together Today

    in Success Stories

    Posted

    1st Filed my claim Aug 08, I did a lot of homework and submitted 4 IMO with my claim and spent time reading and following advice from you guys!

    Well it all came togther today as I received not only my packet but my retro check as well!!!

    New Claim Vietnam Vet 0%, but now, in just under 11 months

    100% Coronary Artery Disease

    50% PTSD

    20% Diabetes

    10% Hypertension

    Today is a Good Day.........Thanks Everyone

    Nightmaresbattles re fought in a war lost long ago.

    in PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Claims

    Posted

    Thank you Halos2. I appreciate your thoughts and words. I was a 21 year old LT, and all the names I mentioned were younger than me. Franks was only 19, and he had such big plans for IU. Mostly involving booze and wild women as I recall our conversations :angry:

    I didn't take a drink last night 'cause I can't handle it. I had trouble with drink many years ago after RVN and had given it up. I'm not a good drunk. When I'm drunk I have to fight all the men and try to take all the women to bed, and I sadly found out that when drunk I was good at neither.

    Nowadays I'm not a tee totaler, but I'm close to being one. I drink one whiskey sour (d*#n those are good) every 23rd of june to celebrate my "alive day", and I'll have glass of red wine with my wife from time to time. Last night would have been a good excuse to drink and I wanted to take a drink, but I didn't. I just stared out the window at the treeline and remembered. It was a rough night. Thanks God for daylight.

    Also thank God for having young men and young women who are willing to give their all to protect the freedom of our wonderful country.

    I too have watched the Tree Line for many years.......God Bless and Keep You!

    Im Rated, Now What

    in VA Disability Claims Research

    Posted

    Thanks but Im in Houston not Tampa, This is my 1st claim so I have no experience, just depend on you guys, I have learned one thing....my VSO is and has always been most Un-Helpful and Un-Caring!

    The St. Pete VARO is pretty slow, but you will get your rating. I am at the St. Pete VARO as well for about 35 years. You usually have to fight for everything you get, and they give low ratings. Some of the ratings I have gotten have just been pathetic. They are not big on logic. St Pete is a very busy VARO. There are over a million vets in the St Pete region. They get about 10,000 pieces of mail a day. I would not want to see their mailroom. It would give me nightmares.

    Im Rated, Now What

    in VA Disability Claims Research

    Posted

    Hello All,

    I called the famous 800# and was told that my claim had been rated on the 26th and had gone to be authorized, (Whatever that means) so my question is I guess Im close to finding out something does anyone know how long it may take??

    All guesses appreciated !!

    Vso Question

    in VA Disability Claims Research

    Posted

    Sorry Guess I didn't make myself clear, I am handling my claim, just finished my last C&P exam, it was through QTC my 3rd one for different things. now just waiting, I have written IRIS but they haven't answered me and it's been over 8 days, so just for the hell of it I called my VSO, was treated terrible, who pays these folks anyway? I just dislike the way I was treated by the Texas Veterans Commission so much that I do not want them listed as my VSO. I have learned in the past 10 months that you MUST handle your own claim, I just don't want them listed. And also is it true that if I do have to appeal my rating (if I ever get one) I will need a VSO to represent me or just a lawyer!

    Thanks

    Vso Question

    in VA Disability Claims Research

    Posted

    Hello From Houston:

    For the past 10 months I have been represented (LOL) by the Texas Veterans Commission and have come to realize they are

    Terrible and I want to change VSOs, anyone have suggestions for a good one in Houston?

    Also I understand that to change you must submit a form to the VA and it takes awhile for the change to happen, What form do I need?

    Thanks,

    Rating Question

    in VA Disability Claims Research

    Posted

    How do you handle this: Just as an example, you receive your rating and sayit 30% but you believe it should be much higher, what do you do? Do you accept the payments at 30% while you fight for a higher rating or do you refuse any compensation until you appeal. I am still waiting on my initial rating, soon I hope, but I understand that in most cases you are "Low Balled" so wanted to be prepared to fight!

    As Always........Thanks

    What Do You Think About My C&p

    in Veterans Compensation & Pension Exams

    Posted

    Thanks for the reply, I guess what gets me is that I already have (2) IMO from Board Certified psychiatrist and they both state I have SC PTSD with a GAF score of 35, and now I must go to a guy arranged by QTC that treats Kids for my C&P wonder how much he knows about SC PTSD, Im not even sure I'll get SC for anything at this point!! Again, Thanks

    What is riding on this claim is your percentage of disability. This C&P exam is not the end of the story. If the exam and your rating does not go the way you want you go out and get another opinion from a psychiatrist and rebut the rating if you get low balled. I have never gotten the rating I wanted without going through the appeals process. This is what separates those who get a low rating, and those who eventually get a higher rating. You have to be ready to appeal every decision. The C&P exam is just round one in the fight.

    What Do You Think About My C&p

    in Veterans Compensation & Pension Exams

    Posted

    Thanks for you reply, in answer to your questions is YES MY two IMOs are from Psychologist. This is a new claim for PTSD never rated before......My concerns are his being a QTC Doc for one, not being able to understand him, and the fact that his practice is for your adults and children, how much experience does he have with SC PTSD. My stressoes have already been verified so there is alot riding on his exam!

    Well the long awaited notification for my PTSD C&P finally arrived but I must say Im worried here's why....What do you guys think?

    I have 2 IMOs stating I have PTSD

    Are these 2 IMO's by Psychiatrist or Psychologist ?

    Did they review your medical records and state so ?

    Did they provide a clear Diagnosis of PTSD and it's effects on your daily living ?

    Did they provide a relationship (nexus) of your current PTSD,

    to something in your active duty files ?

    Did they provide all axis information ?

    as I said my VA exam is on the 19th schedlued through QTC with a Dr Ashok I Khushalani, I looked him up and his specialties is Pediatric/Adolsent Psychiatry, and he went to school in Bombay!

    As long as the doc is a Psychiatrist or Psychologist is what counts.

    Because he was schooled in Bombay is irrelevant - all that matters is

    if he is credentialed here.

    My concern is of course QTC and the experience of the Doctor involved. I have also been told that QTC will not provide the Doctor with my medical records.

    If it is an original claim for PTSD - VA should provide your C-file, SMR's

    and treatment records, that they are "aware" of.

    If it is for a claim for increase in currently SC'd PTSD -

    VA should supply mental health records since date of prior SC for PTSD.

    Of course if I had some VA or private records (all MH treatment) I would take a copy with me and offer to leave them with the doc.

    I would not rely on VA making sure the doc has all the records.

    I would take my best evidence of support with me.

    Don't go taking 30 or 40 pages or most likely the doc won't look at any of it.

    What do you guys think I should do.....if anything, Im just real uptight about the whole thing!

    Hope this helps a vet.

    jmho,

    carlie

    What Do You Think About My C&p

    in Veterans Compensation & Pension Exams

    Posted

    Well the long awaited notification for my PTSD C&P finally arrived but I must say Im worried here's why....What do you guys think?

    I have 2 IMOs stating I have PTSD as I said my VA exam is on the 19th schedlued through QTC with a Dr Ashok I Khushalani, I looked him up and his specialties is Pediatric/Adolsent Psychiatry, and he went to school in Bombay!

    My concern is of course QTC and the experience of the Doctor involved. I have also been told that QTC will not provide the Doctor with my medical records.

    What do you guys think I should do.....if anything, Im just real uptight about the whole thing!

    Received C&p Records That Aren't Mine

    in VA Disability Claims Research

    Posted

    What does everyone think.....I requested my C&P exam records through iris since they were conducted at OTC

    Doctors and not available through the VAMC, well they came today and much to my surprise included were the results

    of a PTSD exam from another Vet, can you believe that!!! Of course the VA 1-800# said please send them back but

    I just hate to send them in so they can get lost again, now Im worried that my records needed to decide my claim are

    in someone else file....Suggestions

    At What Point

    in VA Disability Claims Research

    Posted

    My claim has been filed since 08/08, (I know not as long as most of you) I have had 2 C&P exams from QTC contract Drs so records are not available from the

    VAMC also I have been told still waiting from response from JSRRC reference my stressors.....My question is this: How long should I wait before I request a copy of my C-File, should I wait to hear something on my claim or should I request now so I can at least see the results of the 2 C&P exams I have already had.

    As always........Thanks

    Iris Response

    in VA Disability Claims Research

    Posted

    Thanks for the replys, finally received a reply, said still working on my claim, Oh, Well I tried.....

    As for going to the DAV they do have an office at the VA and I did try that route, frankly was

    treated terrible and they didn't seem to know or care about my claim, thats when I found this site, Thank God!

    Whats the old saying "If you want something done right, do it yourself"

    It's my opinion that the VA IRIS should answer each and every question in an honest and timely manner!!

    Regards

    Iris Response

    in VA Disability Claims Research

    Posted

    I wrote IRIS asking 3 questions about my claim and received this response

    Dear Mr.

    This is in response to your inquiry to the Department of Veterans Affairs of April 6, 2009, as to the status of your claim.

    After review of your files, we are referring your inquiry to your Regional Office at the address listed below for an update on your claim. We will contact you as soon as they respond back to us.

    Thank you for contacting us. If you have questions or need additional help with the information in our reply, please respond to this message or see our other contact information below.

    Sincerely yours,

    E. J. Kruse

    National IRIS Response Center Manager

    csw

    What action should I take now? I wrote asking how long this process would take and they have not answered, is this the VAs way of Stalling?

    Thanks

    What Next

    in VA Disability Claims Research

    Posted

    I filed a claim in September 2008 for PTSD, Hearing, Heart Condition, ICD, COPD and Diabetes, at the time I filed I submitted several IMOs, in December of 08 I was sent to two different C&P exams with an outsource DR scheduled by QTC here in Houston. Last month I received a request for medical information that I had already provide so I sent it in again. I have yet to be called for a C&P for the PTSD but I did provide medical information showing I have PTSD with a GAF of 45 this is from two different Drs.

    My question is what should I do now? I know it hasn't been as long as most of you folks I just really don't know what to do, sit and wait or what. I have called my VSO but thats sort of a joke no info but wait!

    Thanks

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