New Claim showing up ?

[Johhny_Drama]

Hello

 

I have a current claim for PTSD increase. I’m currently at 50 percent. I had a C&P exam and I also had my physiatrist who prescribed meds and my LCSW therapist send in the notes. This is sitting in gathering evidence. 
 

that’s accurate however I’m noticing claims in ebenefits and the vet .gov site saying claim closed for 

• Payment Issue (New)

I don’t even know what this is. It’s showing up as a second claim that’s like i submitted a new claim and I didn’t. The only claim that should be open is my request for PTSD increase. This was showing up when I had my Sleep apnea secondary to ptsd denied. This on the 23rd of Dec I see this new claim again listed as Payment Issue. I plan on calling but have anyone ever seen this ??

 

thank you 

[Johhny_Drama]

1 hour ago, brokensoldier244th said:

Who would you be calling? We are all working from home- have been working- since March. 

The VFW office in DC. 

[Buck52]

@ brokensolider,

Do these National VSO' from the DAV-VFW-OPERATION FAMILY FUND-DIXON CENTERS   ECT,,,ECT,,

Do you know if they work from home like you do?  also do they give out their home  phone #?

I never thought about that??

[brokensoldier244th]

No idea. They aren't federal employees. It's up too their respective service organizations. 

 

I dont give out my number number, either. It's routed through a multi Plex extension at work electronically. 

[Buck52]

9 hours ago, Johhny_Drama said:

I agree. Just call Monday. As long as they aren’t taking away I’m good. I will report back about the sleep apnea once I get back my nexus. I have a LCSW along with my psychiatrist who will both write up a nexus based off how my PTSD triggers / Aggravates my sleep apnea. Both have backgrounds in treating PTSD and sleep disorders. 

Roger that buddy.

[Johhny_Drama]

On 12/24/2020 at 4:20 PM, Buck52 said:

@ brokensolider,

Do these National VSO' from the DAV-VFW-OPERATION FAMILY FUND-DIXON CENTERS   ECT,,,ECT,,

Do you know if they work from home like you do?  also do they give out their home  phone #?

I never thought about that??

They said it was just some internal issue. 
 

I’m currently rated 90 and I’m in the middle of raising PTSD from 50 to hopefully 70. This won’t change my overall rating of 90 but would they still do backpay for a increase of a disability or only if your overall rating changes ? I just submitted everything in the portal and my therapist said she even received a call from the VA. That was a first I didn’t realize they call. 

[brokensoldier244th]

Heck , in some  circunstances I email, too. I've done it twice in the last two weeks. It saves a phone call to a veteran that usually ignores it anyway because our caller ID doesn't say "VA", it either days government or unlisted, so most dont answer. If I need to clarify an address, dob for dependent, eft routing or account number, Or what limb/bodypart you meant I'll just email and you can answer back that way or call in or upload the info/ whatever your conscience suggests. If I'm calling or emailing for clarification it usually means I can't go forward without it. 

 

Another Suggestion- dont  just claim "foot condition"

Or "knee problem". While you yourself can't diagnose because you arent doctors, one of the three elements I need is an diagnosis of a problem. If you are too vague or dont have a diagnosis at all I can't request an exam for it and I or someone else ends up having to contact you again to clarify- which takes up your time. I can't read your medical records and guess which problem or which leg you were referring too, when if it's relatively obvious- the law won't let me, asked I dont want to claim something on your behalf that isn't right, either. 

Edited January 5, 2021 by brokensoldier244th