ptsd So Confused Of Whats Going On And It Started With Nod And Visit To Ro

[lynnga]

Dx bipolar adjustment disorder with anxiety, depressed mood and sleep issues during bad/abusive and was hospitalized in 2003. Enlisted with past childhood abuse of 4 years was waived and cleared for service. When I got out of military in 06 was given 30% for above dx.

Seeking help for all and nobody else can say I'm bipolar so treated for other issues. Still getting worse regardless of seeing therapist once a week, pscych through va and my private insurance and marriage counseling.

So I went in to file a claim for increase rating because I'm so bad off now that I can't work, and I couldn't handle taking care of my 1&2 year old so we have them in daycare full time. Needed extra money to "make it". I went into my local vet office. He filed claim. During all this I had filed a claim in 2013 for divorce from 2nd husband to be removed and add on my now 3rd husband and 2 new kids. After 2 years almost was given a letter stating I owed money, but it was calculated wrong. They took my ex out and oldest son while I was still married and had my kid for 3 years. I received another later shortly after saying my claim for increased rating was denied because they couldn't get a hold of me for exam (nobody ever called).

Went back to my local vet rep who filed another nod on dependent claim because I was getting nowhere. He also asked that I be given new exam date since I didn't ever hear about geting one. He told me to come back following week to get a hold of east coast because it was closed by then regarding the debt.

Went back, he was on vacation, another rep told me I should head to regional office.

I did. . Showed them my debt paperwork and asked how to speed it up because I feared of not making mortgage and how I couldn't take care of my kids without daycare based on my mental health. Never once did I mention ptsd because I was not aware. Looking back at paperwork, the POA was checked and I signed.

Found out about ptsd, dx through private dr. Wrote va dr asking for eval she said we'd discuss at next appt. Called va number and asked how to go about getting a ptsd on the eval I was already given date for and they said the eval was for ptsd. I didn't understand because it was ordered before dx of dr, or me even knowing about it.

went to va local on monday to ask how to get temp 100% rating so I could get help through an inpatient program but we need to have money coming in to pay for my husband decrease in pay if he takes disability family leave. He told me to just wait until my appt date. But then he said my debt had been taken care of, I didn't believe him and he printed it out. I was given award money, and on top of that for all the years they added on special compensation for kids and husband.

I can no longer access certain med records. I have stuff just showing up on ebenefits but can't see anything. I can't see "appeal status" at all, says it's down until Sep. Anyone else?

There are all these codes I don't understand attached to "historical claims".

What is going on???? I called amvets and the lady said she'd have the person who filed nod for dependents and again put another letter on top of my local office about comp claim. I think they're helping me out, without getting me to do anything, maybe because it's all documented in my military record? I don't know?? But I have major trust issues so it makes me nervous. I just don't know what I'm supposed to do, I never physically filed a claim for ptsd and mst, but can they do that without me based on all the evidence that's already documented? I don't understand how I don't have to do anything, like it's being done for me or something. I have eval on 29.

[Andyman73]

Lynn,

You might need to email the undersecretary of VA, allison.hickey@va.gov, and explain to her what you've been telling us.

As for lawers, Chris Attig is one of the best, and he is a disabled Veteran as well.

Your mother in law must be some awesome broad, to be going with you to your appointments. I go by myself, as I don't have anyone I can depend on for that. My wife thinks I am wasting my time... and doesn't support me.

Semper Fi.

Andy

[lynnga]

I wrote her. Thank you, I hope it gives my family and me the help I need. I don't want to see my va dr. I'm beyond pissed at her.

Everyone is scared to leave me alone. I love my mil. She's amazing.

[Andyman73]

Great, I hope she lights a big fire under their collective butts and you get what you deserve, to be treated with respect and dignity. You should be able to request a different dr.

Still praying for you.

Semper Fi.

Andy

[lynnga]

Thanks. I got a call form sac va secretary.

My spot with va dr tomorrow to get into program.

But my husband has lost it with the whole process and basically kicked me out and told me not to come back until I'm "fixed". He said he can't handle me like this anymore. He is keeping our kids, I don't know when I can see them again. Wasn't expecting it. Broke my heart, and im pretty sad over losing my family because I couldn't get in fast enough for him and he doesn't understand why I can't snap out of it.

[Andyman73]

Lynn,

I am so sorry to hear that! I am happy to hear that you got called by the secretary's person.

I thought my wife was basically ignoring my mental health issues, and blowing them off. But that's nothing compared to what you got going on. I am praying for you!!!

How old are your kids?

[lynnga]

Basically he was just over me doing paperwork all day and getting no where. He apologized and came with me to my va dr appt and we both expressed our frustration. My claim is now being handled by the strike force team. My kids are ages 9, one turned 3 in April, and youngest will be 2 next month.