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

[mekon1971]

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?

VA Has to treat the PTSD or any MH issues.

[carlie]

VA Has to treat the PTSD or any MH issues.

That depends on if the veteran meets eligibility criteria for treatment /

medical care.

JMHO

[OEF 21B]

Just wanted to provide another update.

I'm now at 586 days and counting... For some reason, I can't log onto e-vets anymore, so I can't check my claim status. I tried to log on with my DOD CAC card, and it wouldn't allow me access either. Called the help desk and an automated message directed me to another web-site...

The last time I checked (Feb 2012) my claim was still in the initial phase and hadn't moved. Had my PTSD C&P on 20 Oct 10.

I've changed meds several times and continue to see my VA psychiatrist and attend my VA Group meetings... Thankfully the fish are really starting to bite now!

...still waiting patiently...

OEF 21B

[UsmcSGTVet]

548 days accounting for me. Been in Preperation for Decision since September 23, 2011.

[UsmcSGTVet]

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[mobie16r]

OEF21B,If you had a C&P exam,Oct 2010 and haven't heard anything,something is seriously wrong,maybe you need to take a trip to your Regional Office and see what is going on.If you still have your C&P results,could you download them.

mobie