Recent content by antknee77

Thank you for breaking that down. This makes sense. I will probably ditch the tinnitus as well. I don't want it to look like I'm scrounging every disability for compensation, but I just want to make sure that credit is given where credit is due. I will go through and simplify some, and be...

I'm bumping this. Can anyone that has a submitted and approved CRSC review the above and let me know if this will fly? Also, what documents to send? Awards, Orders, Jump log, Basic Airborne Course certificate, Orders to/from Landshtul (medevac) and one or two documents that briefly mention what...

This is an old thread, I apologize. I started one on my situation for CRSC, but I think maybe it was too long. What did you all submit besides the DoD Form 199, VA official letter, DD 214? HRC talks about sending orders/awards from the combat area, and all medical evidence. Is the VA letter and...

The same happened to me, she (wasn't a doctor, was a NP) would not move forward with the exam until I moved to the ROM that she felt was correct...regardless of the amount of pain that I was in. I didn't know what to do about it then, and now I have my official letter. I'm just going to request...

Alright, for all of the experienced and informed on this matter. I was just medically retired, TDRL, in October. I received my official VA rating letter last week. I do not agree with some of the percentages, and I have medical evidence to back up (plus lay evidence) the reason for an increase...

I have several service connected injuries that fall under one of these four: Armed Conflict, Hazardous Service, Simulating War, and Instrument of War. First off, a couple of these injuries could fall under two or more of the four, but which do I select. Secondly, block j. is killing me. My mind...

I don't like taking medication either, but it came to a point that I would do ANYTHING to get rid of the night terrors, anxiety, overwhelming intrusive thoughts, etc. etc. I've been through about 6 different medications that A) had little to no effect, B) worked for a few months, and then...

I was seen at the Army mental health clinics, and now the VA. I am tired of their agendas, them following a cookie cutter approach, and the downplaying of symptoms and diagnosis in session notes. I am looking for a reliable civilian psychologist who does not have an agenda, and will be able to...

Thank you for that! I have received notification that it was completed, but have not received the packet/letter yet. My disabilities and percentage show on EBENEFITS (they didn't before I received the phone call) so I am looking to get it soon. So if I file a claim for an increase and it gets...

My VSO is telling me that I would be better off asking for an increase in the percentages of some of my disabilities versus appealing. His reasoning is that appeals take anywhere from 2-6 years; whereas, a request to increase percentage takes between 3-6 months. What is the truth behind that...

I sure hope mine goes that smooth.

Considering my hospitalization was my choice (not involuntary nor persuaded or ordered by any authority), I see that as me being good to go. I'll see exactly what the paperwork asks, then probably talk to the FFL (it is on post and he is prior service).

A little off topic, but certainly related: I recently purchased a rifle from an online gun shop and am waiting for it to arrive at my FFL. I didn't even think about the paperwork aspect potentially being an issue diagnosed with PTSD and being hospitalized for it in the past. My wife recently...

I had a tumor on my pituitary. My PCM said that her professional opinion was that it was from being exposed to toxins (Camp Sabalu Harrison, before it was that, in it's infancy, and Kandahar). She said that 5 of her patients to include me have had masses on their pituitary, and the one thing in...

Well, wouldn't you know it, they didn't have my 214! I am at fault here for not following through months ago. I just uploaded it on the ebenefits site, and the guy gave me a fax number to send it to as well. He said I should receive my benefit letter/C&P 1-3 months since I was IDES. I can't...