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[Roly]

Hello All,

I have read postings for a couple of years or more, as I navigated my way to 10% tinnitus, 2006, followed by 30% PTSD, 2008. I am a Navy Nam Vet. I learned Vietnamese after boot camp in 1968 at Defense Language Instititute in Monterey, then spent a year in country, NSA Danang, Camp Carter and NSA Saigon, Air Cofat. After that I was in VA115, an A6 squadron out of Oak Harbor WA, which did a Westpac deployment on the USS Midway. Then I went home. Now I'm 60 and retired out of federal civil service (at the earliest minute possible).

Where on the forum should I ask knowledgable members about proceeding now that my NOD was answered last week by a SOC that refers me to the BVA? I had requested a de novo review at the regional level, but their SOC came before they saw my non medical support letter challenging points in my award letter and the C&P exam, and my wifes support letter.

I need to choose the type of BVA review. What is the rate of success with the BVA?

Thanks, Pleased to Meet Ya, Roly

[Commander Bob]

... I do have health insurance with an HMO, who is not much interested in mental health much, or reporting for the VA at all....

Good morning Roly,... I would also revisit my HMO PCP, and ask for a consult to a mental health doctor. I would try that route again. Have the MH doctor write a report to your HMO, PCP, as well a letter for you. That's my plan for my Agent Orange claim. I had to push one of my HMO MD specialists, and help him with examples of statments in support of the claim, that can be found here, or through Hadit. The important thing is, if you know you are right then fight for your proper rating.