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My C&P was scheduled for 8 AM bust so were all the exams and I started getting angry but I was called in at 8:35 so no complaints there. I was greeted by a friendly Doc who shook my hand and escorted Mrs Pete and me to his exam room.

I got a routine exam was treated professionally and even offered advice that I should ask my Doc to see about a neurology appointment as he did not like the way I walked for some reason.

He asked me how much I got out. Did I drive? What meds I take for Depression and Panic he revied that he thought that 4 mg per day xanax was appropriate treatment for my panic. He was a pleasure after the C&P's I had when I first filed for my benefits.

In a few weeks I will request a copy of the C&P and than decide how well it went. I am pretty sure it really would not make a difference as he agreed with my dx of panic/agoraphobia. And my claim is based on statutory 100% P&T plus agoraphobia.

I am glad that it is over. John999 and I have been talking about doing it for many years.

Veterans deserve real choice for their health care.

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it sounds like it went well for you, glad to hear it, I am glad the let Mrs Pete in my C&P doc wouldn't allow my wife in only the pysch one all the others let her in why do they keep the spouses out in psych exams? Afraid to have a witness present?

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Hello Pete 53...by what you wrote your c/p doctor was very observent during your exam...which is a good indicator that he will review your records with the same care which is a very good omen.

will keep you and your family in my prayers that a good outcome is on the way...

Testvet...When I had my C/P for PTSD the C/P doctor allowed my Husband to sit in during my examination...I think it all depends upon the Doctor giving the exam whether or not they will allow your spouse to be present...sometimes depending upon the subject matter perhaps the doctor feels that the patient may feel more comfortable without anyone present...I think that question should be brought up to a Patient Representative at the VAMC that the Patient (vet) should be given the decision weather or not they want there spouse or another family memeber present during there Phyc evaluation. something to think about anyways.

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it sounds like it went well for you, glad to hear it, I am glad the let Mrs Pete in my C&P doc wouldn't allow my wife in only the pysch one all the others let her in why do they keep the spouses out in psych exams? Afraid to have a witness present?

Pete,

I am glad that all went well for you. As for the psychaitric examination, two psychiatrist ganged up on me and refused to allow my husband back there. You are right, they do not want a witness.

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Pete

Good luck with your rating for HB. Be sure to let us know when you get it. I am not 100% schedular or I might file for it. I might file anyway. With the chronic pain and panic I am really not getting around as much as I used to do. I wanted to go to an auction tonight but the pain is just too bad to sit there while my wife spends her money. Having the PN is really frustrating with the pain in my feet.

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