Recent content by hellogayle

Having a combat related designation on a DOD diagnosis means the % related to that injury will be tax free also.

Does CRSC make up their own minds about combat related, or are they using the "gunfire personally exchanged" def too?

I too talked to a Lackland Jag. He said, "You may not win but you don't have anything to lose." He also said letters from docs, etc. would matter. I have to sign my paperwork on Monday. I just wish I knew what kind of things I can argue. Accordinig to their definition, I don't meet...

The AF says my PTSD is not combat related. I'm going to a Formal Board to fight this. But, can I still apply and hope to get CRSC? I was told by my WW case worker that "CRSC makes up their own mind". Anybody know about this? And, at what point can I take my VA paperwork to the tax office...

I got my ratigs back and they counted anxiety and depression as part of the PTSD.

Are you reporting the nightmares and fear of crowds, driving, and open spaces, and avoidance? Or do you have those things?

OK Will do. Thank you very much and Merry Christmas.

Do I appeal or ask for a independent medical review. I don't know the difference.

Well do I need to appeal? I remember you are a PEBLO. Thank you for responding. I read what the VA wrote and there is nothing there abt psychosis. Thank you for responding.

I've read about how the MEBs being incomplete is the main cause for delays. I'm in the waiting for my ratings phase for PTSD. Supposed to have it by mid Dec. Now my doctor tells me I will need to appeal because the AF didn't add Major Depression with Psychoses along with the PTSD. PEBLO...

Pittpan, I haven't seen any paperwork. Once the PEBLOs found out I was filing a CC, they said they couldn't help me, but believed I was doing the right thing. Same with BIMAA. I don't have a lot of $. I liquidated everything I had and ran up my credit card during the 10 months I was unpaid...

Thanks Tim and Sascha. The support is great.

I got my response to my Congressional Complaint today. (attached) I will apply to the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (AFBCMR). Should I do this on my own or have legal representation? Their research based decision was certainly not evidence based. I attended individual...

Mike, Other than the congressional I filed 1 Oct (nothing back - AF said paperwork was at headquarters and asked for more time) how do I fight them? Will I need to get a lawyer? Thank you, missinggayle