ptsd Entitlement For Service-Connection For Ptsd Is Reopened/ The Entitlement For Service Connection For Mood Disorder With Ptsd Is Awarded

[johnwreno]

I had my BVA hearing in Portland Or, yea leader of the scandals,back in June after a 5 yr wait from the time I filed the appeal.I was granted the reopening of service connection for PTSD because I finally had received the US Army Criminal Command file 85 pages deep and mostly blacked out from my being kidnapped by 5 fellow members of my own unit at Ft Bragg NC back in 1979. I had a C& P hearing in 2008 and was denied because some idiot said I had a history of childhood abuse and my adoptive father spoiled...WTH? I guess it's perfectly ok to kidnap someone who has these problems even though it is so far from the truth it's not funny , As usual the incompentint employees of the VA put what they want in my file and say anything they want in order to get me a behavioral flag in my file because I don't put up with liars and will get in anyones face about lying to me, I don't care who you are.

Now I'm waiting to be rated and to get my back pay.since the entitlement to reopen the Ptsd claim was approved my attorney says it will go back to my original date of filing which is 2004

This is suppose to be expedited as was the BVA judges decision since they are working on appeals filed in 2011/2012 but still have not heard anything since the appeal determination letter.

I'm so tired of this hurry up and wait..I have had nothing but problems with the Portand/Vancouver Va and am pretty much only allowed to see my Primary care dr. I'm not allowed in buildings on post and am suppose to have an armed guard with me when I'm there.WHATEVER. I'm on a HUD/Vash voucher for my housing and with the measly 720 I get a month from SSI I have money one day a month and then sit and stare at the walls the rest of the month

Problems with the va here are numerous from being selected for a job in laundry and being turned down because I didn't sign up for selective service because why? I WAS IN THE MILITARY then turned down a second time because they hired full time the same two people they hired when they denied me the job the first time and said I wasn't qualified, but who do you think trained the same two people. I was the only CWT in 12 yrs to run all equipment and the floor but I wasn't qualified.again WHATEVER I was needing rotator cuff surgery and was over 900 on a waiting list for surgery and told they would farm it out after waiting a year I was told that I wasn't service connected so wait another six months. My housing case manager just put in my file that I'm a practicing johovah witness, hell I cant even spell it , and I had a bible study every week at my place of worship and it was a big part of my life. And since my case manager lied to me and called me up after I set up a mental health apt to have PTSD paperwork questioniar filed out by a dr for my BVA hearing I told him he was housing and to stay out of my medical business and that he was not allowed to come to my house or call me. So the brain surgeons had another meeting and I was passed off to the state level and told the va would not call me if I don't call them.

Can anyone tell me why I signed up for this run around. Especially since most of the people I was willing to die for there freedom don't deserve it.

anyway what is the process of rating me and the length

There is a lot more but my blood is boiling now so I'm going to stop before I say something that can and will be used against me.........lol

any advice would help, sorry about the spelling

[johnwreno]

Id like to apologize to all who read my lunatic rantings about about being called Bro and the stuff about this country. This is what I've been dealing with since this the kidnapping back in 1980 .

how I've survived this long without killing someone or someone killing me or me killing myself I have no clue and how I have only had one serious felony and one misdemeanor in all that time is truly amazing.

It really sucks that just a word or look or shrug of shoulders sets me on a instant trip into the galaxys and I have no clue im heading there I still feel like I can kick anyone ass on the planet and the more the merrier. BUT in all HONESTY if someone punched me in the face I'd probably cry...lol

my sister told me in the mid 90's I couldn't go thru life beating people up, and said to her Why not its worked well so far. My ex told me I had no communication skills, and I'd pretty much have to agree with her, because until I went to prison in 1999 I communicated with my feet and fist. And never had a problem with people not understanding me .They usually got the message loud and clear the first time.

One of my old roommates that I met while working CWT job in laundry was a Vietnam Vet and the first time I walked into the bathroom he's in there in a blind rage screaming I'm a god damn Vietnam Vet I xxxxxxx kill you no one else was in there until I walked, looked at him and thought hell if you want a job here youd better stay as far away from that crazy ass dude . We lived together for 3 yrs and he was actually the quiet rational thinking guy and people would ask how we could get along so well being so different , and he'd say that I knew he carried a concealed weapon at all times and 2 extra clips, and my reply was Yep and I told him pull it out and dump every round and use every clip because it doesn't matter to me

Now trying to talk like a civilized person is a complete challenge for me which I'm pretty much a complete failure. The only thing I got figured out now is if I basically don't leave my house there is a good chance I won't explode that day.

AGAIN I'D LIKE TO APOLIGIZE TO ALL OUT THERE WHO I MIGHT HAVE OFFENDED WITH MY EARLIER POST'S

AND TO GEORGIAPAPA I checked into 5-c voluntary 4 day stay in the Portland psych ward and within 10 minutes on the floor they told me sorry but there is nothing we can do for you and released me after a federal worker took me there and told them I was homicidal first suicidal second And I have a unspoken agreement if I don't call the VA they wont call Me

Edited December 6, 2014 by johnwreno

[Gastone]

John: Don't sweat your rants, you've got a DX'd mood disorder, big time. The fact that you served makes you a Bro weather you want it or not, no big deal. It's not a term of endearment, more like a solute or some other form of recognition between men who served in the military.

JW, you could help other Vets navigate the VA claim system by telling us what you think "YOU" did wrong in filing your initial claim. The 2005 PTSD Denial indicates what, claim filed 03 or 04? Were you receiving any claims assistance at that time? I filed my 1st claim 2008 using a VSO-Rep that a Nam BRO referred me to. Then I sat back and waited for 11/2 yrs for the denial. Really didn't get involved in my own claim until 11th hour of NOD filing Dead-Line. Have made a few other mistakes on subsequent claims that I handled Pro Se but I don't rely on or have anyone else to blame for my mistakes. From every mistake, I learn something. My biggest problem has always been Procrastination. Probably added 2 yrs to my VA claims journey.

Share or not to Share, it's up to you! Mental Health clinicians say it's good for your head to share, right. Rant, Rave or just Share.

Live long and prosper!

Semper Fi

Gastone

[Stretch]

Sorry if you were offended by my brother comment, but I have been waiting on my claims for 40 years. I got a few extra medals after waiting 40 years.

Looks like you have been granted PTSD with mood disorders. I would call a VSO and see what your percentage is and if it is P and T or not.

The other Bones problems remanded can be taken care of and granted with work on your claims.

[johnwreno]

Sorry if you were offended by my brother comment, but I have been waiting on my claims for 40 years. I got a few extra medals after waiting 40 years.

Looks like you have been granted PTSD with mood disorders. I would call a VSO and see what your percentage is and if it is P and T or not.

The other Bones problems remanded can be taken care of and granted with work on your claims.

Stretch.,

No need for you to say sorry I'm the one who seems to use grossly inappropriate behavior Seems I missed the line where the filter from the brain to the tongue reside. I apologize

WHO is the VSO would that be the VFW who originally filed for me.? I have a private attorney now and I have know idea what P and T refer to

I hired the attorney 5 yrs ago because I all different abv. and the constant reminders of it get me off kilter very quick, and it's not like I need any more of that medication..

I was also under the impression that everything in the Remands has to be fulfilled before I can get anything for the ptsd , and that if it's sent back to the bcv wasn't up to par, then it would be remanded again and I would still have to wait for the backpay and month,

Usually when I talk to my attorney Its kind of a firestorm that when its over with I'm pretty much either almost in blackout mode or I'm just overwhelmed.

thanx for the help

[Stretch]

VFW is a VSO and would be able to acess you records on their system and tell you what your percentage is. P and T stands for permanent and total. If you originally filed with the VFW they will be glad to tell you everything you want to know.

you will get use to VA acronyms, but I know what you mean they are a pain in the butt. Everyone here will help in some way or another. I am not too sure about the remand question, but others will answer.

[johnwreno]

Thanks everyone for the advice but unfortunately, it's come to late for me. I just don't have anything left in me or the desire to play the game anymore. I'm tired of living a life where every day is worse than the day before and people you think are your friends are just vultures circling to get whatever they can. and what you do have left and is important to your survival, sanity and only way to get around is going to be lost then I guess it time to just say They Win!! A person can only be beat down so many time before they realize to just stay down because its just not worth it and its damn sure no fun. In order to live in this world you have to interact with others, and for me that is just not possible.it never works. My 8th grade Principal had a plaque behind his desk that says it all

If at first your don't succeed , Failure my be your thing!!

Edited December 7, 2014 by johnwreno