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I Put in my claim for ptsd in June 2010. 1-26-2011 it went to decision phase. Its been with the rating board for over a month now. Anyone had this issue? I did provide them with every document that wasn't in my c-file that supports my claim. I just really need some input. This is driving me nuts.

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i would go down to the RO and ask them when you are scheduled to go and see the C&P for your PTSD. usually when you go for your C&P for one if you aren't checked in for another they schedule it on the spot....but for a different day. as was my case.

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i would go down to the RO and ask them when you are scheduled to go and see the C&P for your PTSD. usually when you go for your C&P for one if you aren't checked in for another they schedule it on the spot....but for a different day. as was my case.

At this point it probably wouldn't be a good thing if I did.

Once again the reality I see which my doctor says is a false one has shown me that I am right and she is wrong. Winning my EEOC case has proven to be worthless. I feel no better and it was one step forward with two steps backwards. The shitty refrigerator we got from our landlord to replace the one that has broke just broke again. My pregnant wife has to stay at her parents until they come and get it as it is causing us to feel dizzy. It must be leaking coolant. Also there is no PTSD C&P on the way. Only for the asthma. So for being honest I'll have my 30% taken away with nothing in return. Taking apart a razor and testing this theory that there is a god makes sense. I have concluded that there are people in this world simply to go through hell and find their breaking point and that I am one of those people. My life has been nothing more than a series of waiting, let downs, and the occasional bone to keep me going. Might as well face it. People like me will always be an unsung, sorrow, spectacle of worthlessness. How much longer will I have to watch the bridge in front of me burn...

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Had my C&P for PTSD this past week. I think it went really good because the doctor only asked me questions that help them determine how severe my PTSD is. The questions were very similar to what would be asked to determine social, work, ect, ect impairments that fall under xx% criteria. With the Congressman's office involved I got a letter from the VA saying my claim would be sent to a rater for a decision within 60 days of them getting my C&P results. The 60 days is in a letter from the congressman's office as well. Fingers crossed.

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Retaliation is not justified when you can only lose. You have to play by VA rules to beat them at their own game. If your brother-in-law is a congressman then it might be different.

Well said;

I love this crap! While filing my claim and waiting for different decisions the more they say no the more I find to rebut their answers. I have accepted a difficult mission and FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!

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