ptsd 149 Days & Counting

[OEF 21B]

Well, it's been 149 days since I submitted my claim for PTSD. I've added my VA Psych diagnosis for PTSD & Panic Disorder (GAF 47) to my file as well as my Psych treatment notes (I go to the VA once a week for the OEF/OIF Group therapy class) and once a month to visit with my psychologist.

Don't know why it's taking so long, and when I call my DAV rep, he doesn't answer my phone calls. I'm still taking my meds (40mg/day of Citalopram & up to 3- 0.5mg/Xanax a day as needed) and going to ALL of my VA counseling sessions.

Is anyone else experiencing a long wait for an initial rating?

Thanks,

OEF 21B

[carlie]

At this point, I have run out of meds for PTSD, migraines and ulnar nerve disorder. I haven't been to therapy in nearly 1 year and

everywhere I turn, I am told they can do nothing for me until I have an initial claim rating. Any advice?

Check out the link below for the Vet Centers to see if you might be eligible

for services at the one nearest your residence.

http://www.vetcenter.va.gov/

[OEF 21B]

Hi, I am new to the forums and wanted to add my 330 days and counting. My claim was filed August 24 2010 under the Quick Start program. I was told that because it was a Quick Start claim, VA had 90 days to complete it. It wasn't even to the decision phase at 90 days. Although currently, it has been IN the decision phase for nearly 100 days. This whole process has been nothing but trouble. At this point, I have run out of meds for PTSD, migraines and ulnar nerve disorder. I haven't been to therapy in nearly 1 year and everywhere I turn, I am told they can do nothing for me until I have an initial claim rating. Any advice?

You should have five years of coverage from the VA based on your end-of-tour date from Iraq or Afghanistan. I haven't been rated, but the Ft. Worth VA Outpaitent Clinic has been treating me since last year. The only issue is that I have to pay for my co-pay for my meds.

[krisknuckle]

i have been waiting over a year on my claim of TBI and headaches they say now its in the rating phase

[doogie]

395 DAYS [ PTSD AND HEART CLAIM ]

AND IT WENT FROM RATING BACK TO DEVELOPMENT] AND IS NOW IN DECISION PHASE .

HOPEFULLY THIS ROUND WILL SOON BE OVER IN 30 OR 60 MORE DAYS

HANG IN THERE

THE VA WORKS ON THEIR TIME , AND THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN DO TO SPEED THEM UP

TAKE SOME FISHING TRIPS,READ A BOOK OR A DOZEN,DO NOT GIVE UP

HADIT .COM IS THE PLACE YOU NEED TO STAY FOCUSED ON

THERE IS MUCH COMFORT AN HELP HERE,AND ALOT OF US ARE IN THE WAITING MODE

YOU ARE NOT ALONE TRUST ME

Edited August 2, 2011 by doogie

[OEF 21B]

Just a quick update:

428 days and my claim is still in the Development Phase. I'm still attending my weekly group meetings and taking my meds.

My doc had to change my meds because the dosage that worked was "too high" and could cause potential heart problems... The latest Monday report shows the Waco VARO currently has 50,973 claims pending, 37,546 pending over 125 days (73.7%).

395 DAYS [ PTSD AND HEART CLAIM ]

AND IT WENT FROM RATING BACK TO DEVELOPMENT] AND IS NOW IN DECISION PHASE .

HOPEFULLY THIS ROUND WILL SOON BE OVER IN 30 OR 60 MORE DAYS

HANG IN THERE

THE VA WORKS ON THEIR TIME , AND THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN DO TO SPEED THEM UP

TAKE SOME FISHING TRIPS,READ A BOOK OR A DOZEN,DO NOT GIVE UP

HADIT .COM IS THE PLACE YOU NEED TO STAY FOCUSED ON

THERE IS MUCH COMFORT AN HELP HERE,AND ALOT OF US ARE IN THE WAITING MODE

YOU ARE NOT ALONE TRUST ME

[11cvolley]

395 DAYS [ PTSD AND HEART CLAIM ]

AND IT WENT FROM RATING BACK TO DEVELOPMENT] AND IS NOW IN DECISION PHASE .

HOPEFULLY THIS ROUND WILL SOON BE OVER IN 30 OR 60 MORE DAYS

HANG IN THERE

THE VA WORKS ON THEIR TIME , AND THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN DO TO SPEED THEM UP

TAKE SOME FISHING TRIPS,READ A BOOK OR A DOZEN,DO NOT GIVE UP

HADIT .COM IS THE PLACE YOU NEED TO STAY FOCUSED ON

THERE IS MUCH COMFORT AN HELP HERE,AND ALOT OF US ARE IN THE WAITING MODE

YOU ARE NOT ALONE TRUST ME

My claim has been going since June 2010. Went back to development and is now back at decision phase. F the RO.