Initial Claim For Panic Disorder

[verk]

Hi to all. I retired last Fall and filed a Disability claim for my numerous issues stemming from Panic Disorder acquired in service. I have mental health records to back up this condition, along with Depression and OCD tendencies. Part of my treatment for Panic disorder involved daily exercise. THis has resulted in me developing chronic Illio tibial band syndrome that has also been treated throughout my service as seen in my records. There are 2 conditions that are a result of the panic disorder, ulcers or rather gastroenteritis, and muscle fasiculation syndrome. Anyhow, I have filed my claim back in December, I have sent and re-sent info to the VA, the last being in February. Does everyone get a c & p exam? Most of my issues are a result of the Panic disorder. I'm not sure what the VA will rate this at. I haven't been to a VA rep except to start the claim, maybe this is bad judgement on my part. I'm not sure what my next steps are for this claims process. I would like to start back in counseling and the cost is scarring me. It seems I have to prove to the VA all of this is a result of the disorder and show the connected dots, however any search online shows all of these issues are related to the Panic Disorder. It sort of makes me crazy this whole re-invent the wheel process.