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HI All, & Happy Thanks Giving and Merry Christmas! Retired 11 Bravo paratrooper in need of advice. I recently had a C&P exam review of my TBI , Migraines & PTSD last Tuesday 11-22-2016. I was medically retired by the Army in 2009 The Army rated me at the physical evaluation board at 70% for PTSD and other injuries were rated at 20% but my question here is the C&P I was just given. They had me do a 338 questionnaire by sitting at a computer then I had to drive to a different location that was not stated on their letter of the appointment. When I arrived the Dr. proceeded to ask me questions pertaining to my PTSD symptoms since my last C&P in 2015, she asked if I feel that the symptoms got worse or the same and I answered I felt as if they were the same. Symptoms are ; suicidal thoughts, anger issues, flash backs, nightmares, nauseous, anxiety, startled, uneasy, no social life and I have not been employed since being medically retired from the Army in 2009. I was Mede vac'd from Iraq to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany hospital then 30 days after I was flown to Walter Reed for 2 1/2 months treated for PTSD and other injuries. Then I was flown to a Medical Warrior transition unit in Alaska for more PTSD treatment which consisted of 30 days at a VA medical hospital in Rose burg , OR all while on active duty, then back to my unit in Alaska for 2 operations and occupational therapy then the Medical board process. So I have been unemployed since 2009, and receive social security disability. I recently moved to Florida from Texas because my situation has got to the point where my wife needs help from my mom to watch over me when I experience very bad moments, I guess it was too much for her to do all while working and raising a son. I have been taking my prescribed medicine for PTSD and have kept all my appointments. I pulled my health records from my VA Health and in the C&P record the DR. a neuropsychologists stated that she gave me a MENT( Morel Emotional Numbing Test), for my PTSD and that the results suggested that I am Malingering ! she said that I surpassed a cut off score and that according to the manual for the test it indicates the the testee is Malingering. She also stated that the last C&P review was inaccurate because the neuropsychologists did no testing on me. I am 100% SC PTSD & major Depressive disorder 70% Migraine headaches 50% TBI 40% strain cervical spine 20% Strain Lumber spine 10% Tendinitis, left shoulder 10% Degenerative changes Left knee and patellofemoral syndrome 10% Also Degenerative changes Right knee and patellofemoral syndrome 10% , Tinnitus 10%, Irritable bowel syndrome 10% , Sprain left ankle 0% Sprain Right ankle 0%, Hearing loss right ear 0% and Erectile dysfunction 0%. These were the rating since July 27, 2007 a VFW Service Officer helped me with the claims while in recovering from my injuries while I was still on active duty. Since then I have had a C&P review in Feb of 2015 and then the most recently a week ago. I have never submitted any other claims since applying for benefits and waiving my Army pension in 2009 why would I malinger? I guess they review the TBI , PSTD & Migraines every year now. The C&P is in the gathering of information stage. What should I do while waiting for their decision? Should I be talking to a Service Officer ? I just moved to Spring hill Fl from Fort Worth TX and I do not know of a reputable Service Officer. Do I need an Attorney? I have medical ins through tri care standard and medicare should I start using a private Dr for PTSD I do use one for all my physical injuries because I do not trust the VA to inject my knees and spine . Any help from you guys will be a God sent to my family and I . Thank you for your time and I hope this topic helps others in the future.

What I did was purchase Term Life INS. It is less expensive and for the amount that I give SBP I covered both my wife and myself and still had money left over. Yes you can cancel call SBP to cancel they will send you a form to fill out, Good luck!

Hi I was wondering what ever happened to your case? what did the army settle on, and I feel your pain I have been medically retired since 2009 and have not been seen by any Army medical re-evaluation doctor since being put on TDRL last 2009. also have they reduced your CRSC? I just applied and got an award letter this feb2011

Hello my fellow Veterans! and thanks for the info on CRSC.

Good, luck land let me know how it went. No it is not tax free but your Va is. Crsc is a supplement that your Dpt. gave to the Va and the VA paid the difference which is in total what you recieve from the VA. so basically you will get back what the Army or Navy gave to the VA but it wont be tax free. Only what the VA gives you will be tax free. If you are getting 100% put in a claim for Social security and if you have that already you need to notify them that your 100% dissabled by the VA so that they can up your amount. Alsoif you own a home usually your state waives your property taxes. Let me know what happened I am going to fill my CRSC application tonight. I got my information from an ambassador to the CRSC program.

All I can say is that ussually there is an ambassador that has the duty to help you fill out those claims, ours in the Army is the cicilian that works in the retirement section located in Bldg 1. Good luck!

I just say that I made some sacrifices and wise investments and now I am attending college. I think that is the truth for the most of us Right?