SilentBob Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 As I mentioned in the intro forum, all three of my initial claims (filed last April) were accepted by March of this year, for an overal 90% rating (OCD w/depression, shoulder pain and migraines). From what I've seen on a variety of boards and posts, that qualifies as a success story. Though I quickly learned that what I assumed would happen actually did happen. Or perhaps didn't happen would be more appropriate. I don't feel any better. Sure, it's nice to have the VA acknowlege how screwed up I am....and the cash helps with bills and such, especially since I don't feel like this latest job is going to work out much longer. But I don't feel suddenly "happy" as I've seen some other people get when their claims were accepted. I know one guy, a former marine who got a 60% rating for a variety of physical issues and was as giddy as a school boy when he got his letter. I got my letter and almost cried. Yes, the cash helps with bills...but I still feel like crap. :-/ And I suppose mine is also only a partial success story because after filing, I realized that I have a few more "issues" than I originally thought, which are all essentially connected to the same time-frame of service. So it looks like I'll be filing again. "You know, there's a million fine looking women in the world, dude. But they don't all bring you lasagna at work. Most of 'em just cheat on you." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3dneck Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Hang in there bob. It will eventually catch up with you and the relief you will feel should put you at ease. Definitely file those other issues and hope one is worth a 50% rating. Thank you for your service brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berta Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) MANY here know exactly how you feel.........it feels great that the claim is over and awarded, and then it suddenly feels depressing. It is hard to even put down the weapons,in the paper War of the Words we are forced to deal with. I continued to seek evidence , for a few weeks, AFTER my AO DMII death claim was awarded. I had been accumulating evidence buy then for 6 years.....it was hard for me to realize that claim was resolved.... I was happy with that decision because the VA had awarded a direct SC death posthumously. But deeply saddened by the evidence from my initial award.....and the fact that the DMII claim was also a malpractice situation and my AO IHD death claim was as well....and I could not raise the 1151 issue in those claims. Section 1151 award 1998....death by VA. There is no honor in any death arising from VA malpractice..... There is just anger,and sadness and that never seems to go away even when the VA awards a direct SC death too. I hope the Phoenix survivors sue the VA up the Ying Yangs. Edited May 13, 2014 by Berta GRADUATE ! Nov 2nd 2007 American Military University ! When thousands of Americans faced annihilation in the 1800s Chief Osceola's response to his people, the Seminoles, was simply "They(the US Army)have guns, but so do we." Sameo to us -They (VA) have 38 CFR ,38 USC, and M21-1- but so do we. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Tech Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Congratulations on the win. If you have more issues fill for them. I think thaat part of the let down is that you've spent so much time working your claim and now that it's done you wonder what you're going to do. Rick Take nothing but pictures Leave nothing but footprints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy04 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I am sorry for what you are going thru bud. I know how you feel, I was active duty for 10 years, and spent 5 in OIF/OEF. Next thing you know the Navy tossed me out the Door last Feb 13, on a Medical Retirement. I collect $7500 a month know between all the Govts. Very grateful yet still feel like the Govt used me up then gave me the boot. God Bless you and your family, and good luck in life. 100% PTSD 100% Back 60% Bladder Issues 50% Migraines 30% Crohn's Disease 30% R Shoulder 20% Radiculopathy, Left lower 10% Radiculopathy, Right lower 10% L Knee 10% R Knee Surgery 2005&2007 10% Asthma 10% Tinnitus 10% Damage of Cranial Nerve II 10% Scars SMC S SMC K OEF/OIF VET 100% VA P&T, Post 911 Caregiver, SSDI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Yup....money helps but I still find my self feeling miserable quite often. Directly due to my hearing loss. Im often scared to meet new people because Im afraid I wont understand what they are saying. Today someone told me some very private and emotional words...unfortunatly I only understood half of what they said and just nodded and bs like I understood. No amount of money is gonna take that away. Congrats on the 90%. It will help in the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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