ptsd Tomorrow is my PTSD C& P NERVOUS!

[pumibel]

Hi everyone! I have not been in here for a while since I have started some classes. I bet I have some catching up to do! Last week I received a phone call from VES to schedule all of my exams ASAP, so tomorrow is my PTSD exam. I have been stressing about it for the past few days, but I know that cannot help. Next week I have to see the dentist on the 25th, a regular general medical doctor on the 27th, and on the 29th I have a bunch of X-rays and an echo-cardiogram scheduled. 

The VA had sent me a letter, dated for the 24th of December 2015, stating that they could not settle my case under the FDC program because they needed to know where all of my aches and pains were located. I was not surprised that they were going to remove my claim from the FDC, but the reasoning was suspect. I had provided all of the pain locations on my claim, and when I go to eBennies and look at my pending claim, I can see all of the places listed. Today I received another VA letter stating that the Dec letter was an error, and that all of my appointments would be scheduled very soon, so my claim would stay in the FDC program after all. yay!

I still do not know where my STRs are! The agencies from which I have requested my records (except for my local VA records) have all sent me letters stating that they do not have them. Argh!

I hope everyone here has had a pleasant holiday season and a good start for the new year!

EDIT: I was going to ask a few questions, and I totally forgot! Here are my most pressing ones:

Should I bring notes with me?

What do they do during the PTSD C&P? I have only answered some survey questions in the past and didn't discuss the actual event. I am very anxious about that!

Edited January 20, 2016 by pumibel
Forgot to ask my questions!

[flores97]

Also check out the VA Watchdog site. I've seen a few comments about that same topic there as well. Quite a few VA employees do, i believe, work hard and try to do their best. But there are also a few no one wants to get at alot of the ROs.

[flores97]

Buck, I don't blame you for being nervous, I think all of us feel that way before and after exams. Just remember, if the exam was unfavorable you can challenge the exam. Right now just try to relax, and remember if you do have to challenge everyone on this site will be there for you!!

[flores97]

Pumibel, I apologize I didn't mean to hijack your thread. I hope your next c&p exam goes great, please keep us updated!

[Navy4life]

I hear you guys!  I know it does happen and it's sad that it does but I guess I just try to see the good in everything...

 

[Buck52]

Thats the right attitude Navy4life I agree with ya.

I need to stop my bitching and get away for a while.

[Navy4life]

Buck;

I have a good feeling about your C&P!