Review to Prep for Decision without C&P?

[Abyss]

I'm currently 70% for PTSD with TDIU. Award has been effective since mid 2014, and a claim was filed on my behalf on July 31 for RFE - which I believe means a review. I've been checking the status on ebenefits and it just moved to Preparation for Decision... I have not had a C&P. Is this favorable? If they checked the VA records they would see my multiple (about 10) psychiatric hospitalizations since my award, and I even was conserved for 3 months due to my mental state. I don't think they would lower me without a C&P would they? Thanks for any help you can provide.

[GBArmy]

Fretag I'm sorry, but the virus is just one additional reason why things are being slowed down at the VA. An ACE isn't necessarily a bad thing, if your records show favorably to your case and supports it. The problem is twofold; first, the examiner has to have all your evidence that is needed, and two, he or she has to be able to read it all. Simple explanation, but like most things, execution may be another matter. I've had maybe a half a dozen, with fairly positive results. Most of those, however were done by one (good) PA. Sometimes you get a good draw, sometimes, not so much. Don't count on the new estimate being in November, though. It might be, but it is just a fudge number they put on it because of the new exam. Just go with the flow, you'll be ok.