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mcarter985
Good Morning,
I have an appointment at the end of this month at the VA hospital to attend a PTSD clinic where I think I start the process of getting my initial diagnosis for PTSD. The appointment, I'm told, will take 3-4 hours. That's all I know about it. So, a couple of questions...
1) Can I expect a diagnosis right away (if I have it)? I have no doubt I do (medic in Viet Nam in 1969-70). It seems I need a diagnosis before going to the local Vet Center or VA hospital for treatment.
2) I see a lot of posts where vets go through multiple C & Ps. Is this normal?
3) Finally, I intend to finally get treatment but will the VA wait for a C & P until there is a history of treatment?
Thanks in advance for any help you can give me!
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NavyWife
No, please don't rush filing your claim. It is MUCH, MUCH more important To get all the evidence together for a solid claim so hopefully you will be approved on your first try. Many veterans try
Notorious Kelly
I agree with NavyWife; don't do as many VSOs want and give them POA and submit claim with no evidence or half-done. Better to do the Fully Developed Claim.
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