ptsd Got My C-file...it's Not Complete

[Speaking Out]

First, Should C&P exams be in your C-file? I called the 800# and was told that I would have to request my C&P exams seperate and would have to do so from the hospital. He said that it was for privacy issues. Is that correct?

I called the hospital and was told that the C&P's should be in my C file by the C&P department. They transfered me to release of info and the guy there said the C&P's should be in my C-file. He said send him a request and he will send them to me, but the catch is that one of them is no longer in their system. It only goes back to 1998 and that I would have to try and get that one from the RO. Also, since part of my C&P exams are from mental health for PTSD (MST) that a doctor from the mental health department would have to sign off that it is okay to release my records to me. Does this sound like it is the way it is supposed to happen. Also, my C-file is incomplete. It only has the negative things in it from my active time. All the memo's retracting the negative stuff are not in there. Also, none of my awards are there either. What do you think?

[Pete53]

Do you have copies of the corrections? If you do you should send them to the VARO to be included in your "C" File.

[Speaking Out]

I do have copies of what is missing and I plan to have them added to my C-file. I am awaiting a call back about my C&P exams. My last request for increase for the endometriosis was kept at 10%, but after I had the tests to prove the problems were not uterine cancer then I can re-open my claim. I didn't have a C&P for that portion of my request for increase because the Gyn doctor's father was ill and she was not able to do them. She reviewed my medical records and that is what the rater used. That is why I want the C&P write up so that I can see what she said so that I can do this next part right. I am not planning to ask for an increase in my PTSD even though I meet the criteria because I just can't open that can of worms right now. I have finally gotten the lid on it and I need some breathing time. And I don't want to poke the bear. I am 50% PTSD, but I am only 10% endometriosis and I am getting ready to have a hysterectomy because of it. I have to keep telling myself that I am blessed with the most precious son in the world and more children just isn't in the cards for me. I am sad, but I am blessed. I just wish I could find a good SO to take all my stuff to and say Please help me with this so that I don't have to do it alone. I thank everyone here for their help and support and without this site, allot of Veterans would not apply because you really can't do it alone.