Amen. Yes I’m glad they are compensating me but I would do anything to give back that 30% of the shit that I have. Mental pain will affect u both physically and mentally

It's not about money it's about va taking responsibility for the damage done to veterans like giving service members experimental anthrax vaccine not approved by fda. Not telling the person what the shot is and then not documenting it in medical records.

THIS! How about I can't get my life back. No amount of money is gonna do that.

@@brnjones9 Totally agree.

I think that is fine. You have a good explanation for why you would use terms like that. Most veterans do not have your background and using medical terminology is often a giveaway to them having looked at something online or in a book about PTSD.

OMG yes you said that prefect....

Good idea. You could also give the examiner a copy of your notes and ask that they be included in your records. TIP: if it took you a long time to record your notes because of your symptoms, write how long it took, i.e., "Because of my problems focusing, it took me 5 days to write these 2 pages." Actually, we almost always recommend to our clients that they keep a detailed journal with examples, and if it is good, give a copy of that to their own doctors and a C&P examiner.

Did you get a rating? If so how much ?

@@alexandercoll4863 No not yet this was only a couple months ago. I still had to get some powerful buddy statements uploaded and my MSM write-up which described a good portion of what I experienced. Im in no rush believe me - its already been almost 20 years lol

If you don't mind me asking, what did you say?

same..Talking about it makes me mad and worse. i want to do terrible things for weeks

@@XxBuRkaDuRkA I wish I can brother but I can’t because it was a unique answer that I told her. I’m sure there might be vets out there who felt the same way but also know some people might just use it to game the system. Biggest advice is tell the truth of YOUR COMBAT experience that caused your mental or physical pain. That and the point of I don’t want to sound like I am gloating of what I did overseas.I’ve helped a lot of former vet get their SC when they didn’t even know they were entitled to it. I can tell you when it comes to physical exam, the more you bend the less you get. If they threw a pen on the floor and ask you to pick it up don’t try to be a hero if you have pain bending. The point where it hurts you STOP. Mental evaluations, DO NOT STUDY the book definition of ptsd or tbi. You give them a book definition and I’m Forsure you will get denied or a low rating.

​@@FMD023good insight. Thank you for sharing. I served 40 years ago and dident know about the VA till recently. For over a year I was a grunt behind the Iron Curtain communist East Germany I have never been the same (fear for life every day) I recently filed and after 40 years I was approved tinnitus 10% hearing loss 0$ TBI deferred still waiting PTSD CP. Thank you again

Same thing happened to me. I was told by the c/p examiner that i was the only person that she ever met who had a flashback. I was already rated 100% pt for around 10 years but after an incident in 2017 i was put in for a "special review" and she saw i was a sleepwalker, put me on a machine during sleep study where i had 18 dissociative flashback reactions over a five hour period. She was telling me that the equipment doesnt lie. They had to use a machine because i wouldnt remember having an episode because i was totally dissiciated so they had to use the machine to determine the "frequency" that these episodes occured, because i told her i didnt know because i dont remember having them. 18 in five hours was enough to convince her. I also had one when i was watching tv during the day and the machine picked it up so i found out they happen during the day too. For me it was "how to i get better?" "How to i live my best life?" Ive never even seen the rating scale or criteria for ptsd. My case worker at the VA filed my claim because i was 19 when i was in iraq during 2006. i just want to live the best life i can live and reduce the stress that makes the dissociation worse. Ive never had nightmares, just sleepwalking that i dont remember so i consider myself to be very fortunate that i dont remember things as opposed to being tortured by them at night. She said that when she asked about nightmares i was the first combat vet to report to her that i did not have nightmares. Alcohol causes nightmares too so if you say yes, then they ask how much you drink and will deny your claim saying substance abuse causes youre nightmares, which most vets dont realize is true. A guy i knew just stopped drinking and wham - no more nightmares and he told me "i never thought it was the alcohol doing it". So they have to rule out every possible explatation: Do you drink/smoke/drug? Do you work long hours on a rotating schedule? Anything to rule out ptsd. Because ptsd doesnt suddenly show up after getting your dd214. If you function and complete your term of service, the va will have doubts. A lot of it is transition issues. Theres programs for that. But the va has a hard time believing a vet who finished their contract and then says they had a condition that made them unfit to serve. Its a red flag to the va. Theres so much fraud, its crazy. In 2006, you lost your career and benefits were zero: 1 in 500 servicemembers were reported to have ptsd and lost thier careers. When it became a disability worthy of compensation, suddenly 80% of the military claims they have ptsd. The federal government is not stupid. They know there are a lot of people gaming the system. This is why denial rates are so high. Because 80% are filing for a condition that only about 1-15% actually have. The va is diligent is their reviews and yes some real cases get missed and some fakers are pulling a check. Its not a perfect system but its a system of laws and standards none the less.

You can send VA a statement explaining what the examiner did not ask you about and describe your symptoms.

@@TuckerDisability the same thing happened to me

@@marioboyd557but from what I can tell this is a good thing cuz they need less info your claim is backed enough. Know what I mean?

No pictures for my evaluation. He did move close to me and hit the brim of my hat with his pen. Not a smart thung to do. At the end he said I was fine and showed me the door.

Any update?

When the C&P examiner ignores obvious evidence, it can be the basis for a solid appeal. Keep in mind they may have diagnosed another condition which VA may have rated (and that may be the same % rating you would have received had they called it PTSD). Give us a call if you would like to find out your rights or need help with an appeal of any denied VA service-connected compensation claim. (866) 282-5260.

Right, I say what’s in the dbq symptoms list and look the examiner dead in the eyes and wait for them to type it down in their notes. I’m not playing games and we are not friends. I’m not going to sugarcoat shit for the VA. Let them accuse me of whatever the hell they want but what they won’t be able to do mix up my words because I said it verbatim. “Yessir I display grossly inappropriate behavior, …. Uh nope that’s uh right sir exactly as described grossly inappropriate behavior. He can draw up all the notes and opinions but two things happen. It gets documented and the box under symptoms list gets checked. Stop playing games with the VA and be as direct with them as they are in denial letters. F that !

@@OEF0311 🙏🏾😎👍🏾🤓🖖🏾Watch for questions that divert away from service connect-ability, and inappropriately tell them to not fuck with you.

I don't know enough about your case from your post to definitely answer your question, but the general rule is that if you have have been rated at a specific percentage for 5 years, VA has to show that your condition has improved to reduce your rating. You have to have had a rating for 20 years or more for it to becomes permanent, and then VA cannot take it away. Any time you are sent for a C&P exam though, if you do not meet those rules above, VA can reduce your rating. Good luck with your exam and thanks for the comment! --John Tucker

Sorry, I don't understand your question. If you are asking whether a C&P examiner evaluates whether you need Aid & Attendance, the answer is yes, they are supposed to. They often do not, so you should be sure to claim Aid & Attendance when you file your claim.

@@TuckerDisability yes I was referred to aid and attendance and have a C&P exam scheduled just wasn’t sure what be done at C&P exam for evaluation aid and attendance

@@roldyczarmoaes6226 The examiner is going to try to figure out why you need assistance taking care of yourself, whether you have problems leaving your house, and what kind of assistance you need in your home with things like activities of daily living (toilet, bathing, eating, dressing, etc.)

No, it's not. It could be they are looking to confirm something, but I have not seen that happen.

@TuckerDisability I suspect 1st one was positive opinion and va said oh crap now what. Ohhhh ahhhh schedule a 2nd one so we can get a negative opinion and deny this dopey veteran. He s probably so stupid he will show to 2nd exam get a negative opinion and we can deny his dumb ace.

Optum is garbage worthless

Correct!

I think it's important to include in the summary, describe your symptoms rather than name them..

We do use this tactic with our clients. That was not the point of the video though. We use private doctor DBQs and reports in our cases every day.

@Frank Shanks Do I have the discretion to use a DBQ over the C&P exam?

@@dushawnbulloch3208 The law says that you do and they are equally credible.

@Dushawn Bulloch. You may ALWAYS use a DBQ. But you do not get to pick whether you attend a C&P exam. VA decides that, and if it schedules one and you do not attend, VA will undoubtedly deny your claim. Also, PTSD is a unique condition - it is the only condition that federal regulations state that a trained C&P examiner must diagnose. While your DBQ from a VA treating psychologist is great, as is one from a private doctor....and it is a good tactic to get one...do not be surprised if VA still schedules a C&P exam and requires you to go.

no way im not showing up for a cp exam.. I dont care if its on the Moon im stealing a rocket and going