Hello all. I got the rating for MH claim finally. Thank you so much everyone.. you guys are awesome.

I think I'm going to file for sleep apnea and Migraine or headache ( don't know the differences..tbh) as secondary to MH. I've been. Struggling with those and my cardiologist suspect I have sleep apnea do I will go get tested. ( I also had heart attack but it was after I got out)

Will filing...

Timeline in case it can help anyone:

Claim submitted April 8, 2022

Both C&Ps scheduled within 2 weeks

Final C&P was on April 26, 2022

Claim went to PFD April 28, 2022

Claim finalized July 18, 2022

*My claim was not expedited and my regional VA office is Houston, TX.

Summary of claim:

I claimed an “Acquired Psychiatric Condition to include Depression” and “Irritable Bowel Syndrome” and was rated...

I put in a supplemental appeal to challenge increase...submitted one letter and diagnosis...last week the 1800 said they requested records internally ...this week the 1800 said they requested national archives ...Ive been SC for 9 years... My question is, would they go through all that trouble for an appeals supplemental claim challenging percentage granted last year...or could the 1800 employee...

So I called the 800 line and a very unenthusiastic lady answered the phone. I asked her about my claim and why they’re waiting on reserve records when all my incidents happened in active duty, which they have the files for. She did the whole due diligence speech, with a very, I don’t want to be here anyway kind of voice, and asked me if I would like to push it forward with what I have. I tell her...

First time potential homebuyer looking to use my va loan has anyone used it for new construction any tips or help would be appreciated!

I will try to make this brief. A few years ago I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue and a couple of other things. I saw my PCM at least once a month, had numerous labs and would share my symptoms which seemed to progressively worsen in a matter of a year. I had no intent on claim with VA because I was already rated at 70% for PTSD and didnt feel the need because I had a great career, salary etc....

Everything is deferred except my shoulder/back which are not service connected and my 10% in tinnitus.

I think that’s a good sign as all in the same day….. QTC called me for a sinusitis C&P that I guess never was put in for. VSO and VERA all thought it might not of been needed prior due to overwhelming medical evidence. So I’m glad there is movement there. I have large nasal polyps and have seen...