Blown Away!

[Scout Swimmer]

So I just got home from my C&P and am still slightly in disbelief. The day started with this computer examination asking questions such as "do you dress like a woman". And "Do you feel aroused harming animals". Ok, standard stuff. I then had my 11:00 am appointment with the head shrink. I was escorted to his office and he introduced himself. Older guy with a cane. I noticed immediately that something was drastically off with him, as if he had mild Parkinson's disease or something. I thought "oh xxxxxxx great". About 40 minutes later he asked me a question that I won't/can't repeat in a public forum. This dude asked me if he can tell me something personal, off the record. He then proceeds to tell me the VA has been trying to terminate his employment for the last 2 years because he gives favorable opinions and they are saying he is unfit to practice due to his illness. He then tells me that he is the only veteran shrink at the facility and he can't stomach how his civilian colleges look at veterans. He finished by saying that he has been doing these C&P exams for 20 years and knows exactly what I'm going though and that his opinion would base my claim as service connected. He then told me he is trying to get Early retirement to get away from the ass-hats he works with. I told him not to do that because guys like me need him exactly where he is. He then started sobbing. I am in disbelief right now but I needed this story told. Thank you.

[63SIERRA]

I am keeping my fingers crossed. I would imagine that a strong supporting opinion from a C&P examiner is pretty much full proof, right?

no. not if you have a RO that doesnt care abt the CP And it was just a formality so they could say you were checked over thourougly.

Not trying to be negative, and hope u win, but just being honest. The final descision is up to the raters.

you heard what your examiner said, he is basically being admonished for being honest and truthful

Edited April 25, 2014 by 63SIERRA

[Scout Swimmer]

I just don't see how I could be denied. Every VA doctor I have seen stated my claim is a secondary to my TBI. If I am denied again, I will just hire a lawyer. Woods and Woods already said they would take my case.

[63SIERRA]

well heres how, your a good man who think along lines of logic, goodness, common sense and doing the right thing. you are dealing with an entity that doesnt always follow along those lines. Ive been wrongfully denied on several contentions since 1995. Its a numbers game to the va. between wrongful first time denials, and also losing at the appeals level, the va has over a 60 percent wrongful claim adjudication rate. MOST OF THE CLAIMS THEY DO,. THEY GOOF. dont set yourself up for failure by breaking open the bubbly yet, stay focused, stay alert , stay alive.

Edited April 25, 2014 by 63SIERRA

[Scout Swimmer]

Right on.

[63SIERRA]

I just don't see how I could be denied. Every VA doctor I have seen stated my claim is a secondary to my TBI. If I am denied again, I will just hire a lawyer. Woods and Woods already said they would take my case.

Every service officer, every CP , everyone who is knowledgeable including some top guns on this forum, have said my claims were so cut and dry its not even funny, YET THEY STILL DENIED ME. So dont look at thinks in such a level platform., its lopsided and they have the high ground.

Some of us get thru the wire easily., some of us dont. I didnt, and have been fighting and will continue to fight, until I get my just compensation. Time doesnt count anymore, because I CANNOT CONTROL IT, what matters is progress and resolve, if I learn something that can help me Ive made progess. And my resolve is unwaivering.

Edited April 25, 2014 by 63SIERRA

[Scout Swimmer]

Well, I guess I just try to stay emotionally level for now and prepare to roll with the perverbial punch. Any idea what time frame im looking at for them to make a decision?