ptsd Scheduled For C And P

[matt]

Had a Voice Message Yesterday informing me of an upcoming Appointment at the Winston Salem VA outpateint clinic or June 24 Tursday at 1:00pm. I wasnt;'t sure if I had set one up. I have yet to receive the usual letter explaining the appt. I was told to bring in social security numbers for my wife and children as well as marriage certificate and annual household earrnings and health insurance information.

I called this morning and apparently i have 2 C and P's for tomorrow. they just told me on tuesday....very frustrating. I am total of 60% 50 for PTSD and 10 for tinnitue. I currneyl have a claim for orthopedic as well as to up my PTSD. has anybody ever experienced this, or had the VA ask for SSN numbers for all fmaily members, sicne they already have them as well as health insurance information and total household income?

thanks matt

[jbasser]

It may be a means test appointment where you show them your paperwork. The VA does this from time to time.

J

[matt]

huh,,,

b/c i am 60% SC, i am priority group 1, so if my income and networth is above the the medium, they can drop me to priority group 7...go figure....

[jbasser]

They cant drop you from gp 1.

The can do a means test because they still bill insurance companies.

J

[matt]

the means test, can they also conduct a c and p exam at the same time for one of my claims or is the means test seperate from open claims...thanks

[jbasser]

Means testing is separate from C and P exams. I would call them and clarify what the appt is for.

J

[matt]

just called back as i was not satisfied with the answer i got. spokw with the same worthless person from before. Asked if the appts where c and p or means testing. he assured me they were c and p's. apparently they are not alloweed to discuss the type of c and p over the phone, but i am sure they are both for PTSD one is at 1 and the other is at 2:20...i would like to get to 70% ptsd, we shall see......