Post a clear title like ‘Need help preparing PTSD claim’ or “VA med center won’t schedule my surgery”instead of ‘I have a question.
Knowledgeable people who don’t have time to read all posts may skip yours if your need isn’t clear in the title.
I don’t read all posts every login and will gravitate towards those I have more info on.
Use paragraphs instead of one massive, rambling introduction or story.
Again – You want to make it easy for others to help. If your question is buried in a monster paragraph, there are fewer who will investigate to dig it out.
Leading too:
Post straightforward questions and then post background information.
Examples:
Question A. I was previously denied for apnea – Should I refile a claim?
Adding Background information in your post will help members understand what information you are looking for so they can assist you in finding it.
Rephrase the question: I was diagnosed with apnea in service and received a CPAP machine, but the claim was denied in 2008. Should I refile?
Question B. I may have PTSD- how can I be sure?
See how the details below give us a better understanding of what you’re claiming.
Rephrase the question: I was involved in a traumatic incident on base in 1974 and have had nightmares ever since, but I did not go to mental health while enlisted. How can I get help?
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Tried to keep this brief, but filled with info to avoid "ping-pong" back & forth. I have spent considerable time reviewing many of the Posts on the Forums to avoid duplicating my questions.
I have been collecting Social Security since Feb 2011 when I turned 62.
June 2012 VA disability rating: 70% PTSD; 10% GERD.
#15 DATE YOU BECAME TOO DISABLED TO WORK:
Do I enter my diagnosis date? My last employment date in 2004?
- I wasn't diagnosed with PTSD until Jan 2011.
- My last full time job ended in 1980.
- I held several part time jobs from 1981 until 1992.
- My next (& last) part time employment was in 2004 that lasted about 2 months.
#17. LIST ALL YOUR EMPLOYMENT INCLUDING SELF-EMPLOYMENT FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS YOU WORKED
do I list:
- I only worked part time for about 2 months in 2004.
- The part time job I had prior to that was from 1987-1992 and they are no longer in business. There isn't anyone to track or find info as it was dissolved about 10-14 years ago.
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Tried to keep this brief, but filled with info to avoid "ping-pong" back & forth. I have spent considerable time reviewing many of the Posts on the Forums to avoid duplicating my questions.
I have been collecting Social Security since Feb 2011 when I turned 62.
June 2012 VA disability rating: 70% PTSD; 10% GERD.
#15 DATE YOU BECAME TOO DISABLED TO WORK:
Do I enter my diagnosis date? My last employment date in 2004?
- I wasn't diagnosed with PTSD until Jan 2011.
- My last full time job ended in 1980.
- I held several part time jobs from 1981 until 1992.
- My next (& last) part time employment was in 2004 that lasted about 2 months.
#17. LIST ALL YOUR EMPLOYMENT INCLUDING SELF-EMPLOYMENT FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS YOU WORKED
do I list:
- I only worked part time for about 2 months in 2004.
- The part time job I had prior to that was from 1987-1992 and they are no longer in business. There isn't anyone to track or find info as it was dissolved about 10-14 years ago.
I appreciate advice & guidance.
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