Brown Envelope And Duty To Assist Letter

[cowgirl]

Goe the envelope, denied for depression, overall stated Duty to Assist Letter response was needed from me to give "specific favorable medical opinion of relationship betwen current diagnosis adn active duty service". Not sure if I recieved the letter. Another thing, I attached important police reports etc, they were not identified as part of my submission; VA did state a vague "multiple" documents statement. A ruse? My thoughts, if I had to be specific for them, they oughta do same for me.Interesting note, the VA acknowledged Axis 1 depression; thats good, just stated "no evidence caused by active duty service", ALso show only one year of time that I have been recieving "counseling" when C file shows more. Probably got my work cut out for me, advice is welcome. Family funeral tommorow, more stress; prayers are nice; thanks, cg

[cowgirl]

Are you the same: Cowgirl and Goofycow? Both are speaking about a recent family death, funeral.

Just wondering. ?

Take care.

only cowgirl I know of here. funeral close relative.thanks, least it didnt rain, helped to have sunshine.cg

[cowgirl]

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Thanks all, wont give up, will get busy and detail it out for VA. Less than six months for the denial, didnt get my case too far me thinks. cg

John - "Lay it out for us so we can understand the events then we can advise better" Ok, here goes active duty depression harrassment/bereavement/autoaccident/assault counseling, inpatient care, letters home, etc. Currently 2 claims in, PTSD and depression. VA current diagnosis 'major depression" and a few other physical service connected items. Right, strong Nexus is next and new IMO should help with that.Sure would be something to require Veteran in person to present claim, first person.hm.

Berta - "Proven nexus (link) to service, plus current diagnosis,plus medical linkage of the nexus and diagnosis= SC award." Okay, will focus on this path; redefiining all the stuff I submitted, in detail once again and in micro-statements as needed (breif summary of what i am giving them).

What about the Duty to Assist Letter? Is there something I need to write specifically on there? Meaning, do I tell them I want them to find records here or there. specific incident reports, etc? I will research if I did get them the letter as well as submit a second copy if so. Thanks.

Hoppy- thanks for your thoughts, I have been able to create several practical questions from your response here and am adding them to a "bullet" list that I will be handing to my new IMO. If all goes well, by asking questions, I can take notes and continue my recovery along the way! Imagine that? thanks.