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!

[pumibel]

1 hour ago, green said:

pumibel, congrats on the win.  Regarding the arthritis, if it's osteoarthritis it seems as though any issues that cause undue wear could be connected as secondary, rheumatoid arthritis would probably be more difficult with no records in-service.

Thanks Green! It is most likely osteoarthritis as I do not have any compelling RA symptoms. I was a "desk jockey" for all my AD, and I was in at least 2 car accidents while AD. They have it connected as "lumbosacral strain and sacroiliac degenerative joint disease".

[Andyman73]

pumibel,

I offer you my deepest thoughts of happiness and I congratulate you on this momentous awarding of the least that you deserve, and have earned.  I hope the rest follow suit in a quick and timely manner, for you.  Happy Dance for sure.

[pumibel]

5 hours ago, Andyman73 said:

pumibel,

I offer you my deepest thoughts of happiness and I congratulate you on this momentous awarding of the least that you deserve, and have earned.  I hope the rest follow suit in a quick and timely manner, for you.  Happy Dance for sure.

Thanks so much Andyman! I'm very blessed to have received my decision so quickly, and I wish you the best in your struggles with the VA!

[Andyman73]

I guess I was spoiled just a little, with one or two claims that ran through in about 3 months, in the first half of last year. 

I do believe I am at the trail head of a long and perhaps Sysiphian journey, myself.  If any one passes me on this trail, say "hey" as you go by.  I may be sitting to take a break, enjoying the view at a "scenic overlook", or pondering which fork in the trail to take, but that don't mean I gave up.

I'd rather be doing night land nav with a compass and a map.