Hindsight being 20/20, I know now that I should have done this the moment I got out in 2009. I'm wanting to file a claim for knee pain/instability. I injured it initially during a run where someone decide that having us run a mile through sand was a good idea. I felt a pop near the end of the run and then I could not really push off with my left leg anymore. Didn't go to sick call until the next...

I used the virtual VERA appointment link and scheduled for the following day.

She called me at our appointment time and was so polite and helpful.

She was able to tell me that on Aug 10th I will be assigned to a rater and that if there is no updates (moved to PFN) online within 2 weeks after Aug 10th, to schedule another appt with them so they can follow up.

Just knowing that, allows me to stop...

Got a question plz..bckgrd info I am a gulf War vet with multiple traumas including mst. I got back from the war and started getting into trouble, missing/late to formations, fighting, got arrested. Current mh diagnoses plus others. I submitted an excellent IME. The examiner said it was as likely as not sc and connected all the dots and said i was 100%. Later VA sent me to a c/p for severity only...

So currently 60 days out, I’ve called everywhere, 1sgt like always, doesn’t give a shit and wont help, theres no chance ill get my complete medical records before I’m ineligible for BDD, that being said, i can only rely on my tricare online documents, they cover pretty well all my claims and i have my diagnosis and doctors notes for everything i want to claim, has anybody successfully used only...

Filed for increase from 50 ptsd March 30 2022. VA requested if I would like to apply for TDIU. April 6, C&P April 19 the C&P added additional report for TDIU. All employment 4192s were returned by May 17 2022 May 17 pressed dummy button on E benefits, no more evidence to submit. May 18 2022 went to PFD. July 2022 called Vera and 800 number, told claim is in national Q. Several calls. July 11...

I just posted a bit ago about my claim being closed. Was previously 80% total 70% for PTSD/MDD. Here's a quick timeline. Intent to file in April. Claim was in may for TDIU due to PTSD/MDD. C&P exam was a few weeks ago. I filed a request to expedite for financial issues. Woke up this morning and it went from Gather Evidence to closed. Checked my VA benefits letter and it has me at 100% and Total...

I have 3 upcoming appointments through VES. The appointment’s are for sleep apnea, MH, and hearing. I have big diagnosed with sleep apnea (prescribes Capps machine and meds) PTSD, anxiety, and depression (prescribed meds) from private doctors.

VES called yesterday and told me to bring a list of current medications, however i have not refilled my prescription lately due to finical hardship.

Will...

Hoping this won't be taken the wrong way, but I'm confused about the thought process behind this.

There are quite a lot of posts and comments about veterans with ratings being afraid to do almost anything now that they're "in the system"...curious why that is. What is the point of receiving [X] amount of dollars per month in exchange for being a prisoner of worry? I presume everybody is aware the...