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]

On 1/22/2016 at 11:35 AM, Andyman73 said:

Buck,

Thanks.  I was looking through the CFR regs, but wasn't able to find one that covers my issue.  Odds are it's there, but I don't know what to look for, or what wording is used for that particular reg.  I will try the google search later when I have time...probably this weekend whilst it's snowing to beat the band.

Andy

Well, the snow here was rather weak (Southeastern NC), but it is cold, wet and icy- nasty! I hate the cold because it makes my hands and feet hurt so much. I hope the weather is not too extreme on your end!

[pumibel]

46 minutes ago, Navy4life said:

Pumibel;

Any outside records for a C&P Exam are not accessible through MyHealthyVets and usually they are not available until after the decision/rating has been completed.

Did you go through QTC (contracted with VA)?

Veterans Evaluation Services (VES) made the appointments for me. They are contracted for a number of regional VA  offices, including mine.

[Navy4life]

1 hour ago, pumibel said:

Veterans Evaluation Services (VES) made the appointments for me. They are contracted for a number of regional VA  offices, including mine.

Those appointments I do not believe show up on MyHealthyVet...

[pumibel]

1 hour ago, Navy4life said:

Those appointments I do not believe show up on MyHealthyVet...

No they do not, so I think you are right that I would have to wait until after the VA decision to see the results.

[Gastone]

How about making a list and checking it twice? Even if your exam is with a non-VA Psychiatrist/Psychologist, nothing will stop you from asking questions at or near the end of the Exam.

So make a List to either work from or to give directly to the Dr. (1) Does he/she believe that you have PTSD or another MH condition? If yes, how disabling does he think it is? (2) Can you be provided with a copy of his completed PTSD DBQ? If no, why not?

Once you leave the office, you'll never have another opportunity to talk directly with this Dr regarding your exam. Make the most of this opportunity.

Semper Fi

 

[Gastone]

How about making a list and checking it twice? Even if your exam is with a non-VA Psychiatrist/Psychologist, nothing will stop you from asking questions at or near the end of the Exam.

So make a List to either work from or to give directly to the Dr. (1) Does he/she believe that you have PTSD or another MH condition? If yes, how disabling does he think it is? (2) Can you be provided with a copy of his completed PTSD DBQ? If no, why not?

Once you leave the office, you'll never have another opportunity to talk directly with this Dr regarding your exam. Make the most of this opportunity.

Semper Fi