ptsd 2 hour C&P after i have an hour with the PTSD doc

[ShrekTheTank]

I am needing some help understanding why the VA is going to take all of this time.  Let me explain I have a current claim for multiple issues and I have 2 NOD in with the regional office.  They called me a month ago and ask me if I could reschedule and come in for a 2 hour session.  I asked why I could not do 2 different times and the person told me they had to do it all together even though the NOD's and the claim they are working are not the same.  

I am trying to figure out why they need 2 hours when I have already been to the specialist for everything and only 1 new item came up with the DRO.  I am very confused here, because they have settled half of my claim deferred 4 items and I am still waiting on all of the bigger issues.  Items like CFS-Dercum's disease-Sleep disturbances-joint pains and unknown illnesses.   

Does anyone know why they need this long?  and are they going to make me wait to see another specialist?  BTW this is going onto it's 2nd year.  

thanks for the help!

[ShrekTheTank]

Went in today and had my first 2 hour session.  I think it went very well, as the rater actually had done his home work on my disease.  So it looks like it should be favorable.  I now have another 2 hour session on the 29th and this should finish my claim.  The rater told me my claim was one of the largest in his docket.  He is squeezing me in early in the morning at 6 am.  So I was very impressed that he actually cared to get this done sooner! 

Also i think the PTSD review went well, and I am hoping it goes up also!

[Navy04]

In my experience as well, the longer the exams, typically better detailed Docs and most work out in the end to be Granted SC. Good luck

[Carl the Engineer]

I was scheduled for two (1 hour) C&P's in a row, same day.  It turned out the first hour (30 minutes at the most) was the exam.  Then they sent me on my way, the second hour was for the examiner and my med record.  Turned out in my favor. I have also had two "paper" C&P's where I did not attend.  Again, both in my favor.

Anything with the VA is possible and sometimes impossible.

Just make sure you show up and follow thier instructions.  Failure to show would cause your bennies to stop coming in to your bank.

Hamslice