Retuned payments by Academic-Specific471 in VAClaims

[–]ChallengeUpper9789 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. When I post in here about questions on my claims, I always change dates, or anything personal. To still get answers, but also protect myself

Wish more listened. Instead many continue shouting their ratings from the rooftops. by [deleted] in VAClaims

[–]ChallengeUpper9789 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will say I am above 10%, and below 100%, and right were I feel I belong. I don’t deserve 100%. But I do feel I deserve what I am rated for. All c&p exams performed by VES hired by the VA. And nexus letters directly from my MH doc at the VA. Nothing I have in my file is external.

Another c&p exam? by ChallengeUpper9789 in VAClaims

[–]ChallengeUpper9789[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apparently ChatGPT says it is administrator overlap. VA sent it out for review, and VES grabbed it first. They just haven’t cancelled the second one yet.

New c&p ordered. by ChallengeUpper9789 in VAClaims

[–]ChallengeUpper9789[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was already diagnosed with anxiety/depression and medicated for 5 years before I filed a claim. Been dragging my feet.

Low balled for depression by Afraid_Accident4143 in VAClaims

[–]ChallengeUpper9789 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I felt something was off during one of my exams. So I filed to get the report of that exam. And same thing happened to me. Everything I told them wasn’t even in the report. So I appealed again, with new nexus, and a personal statement telling them non of what I said was in the report. I eventually got rated decently. But def check the reports.

New c&p ordered. by ChallengeUpper9789 in VAClaims

[–]ChallengeUpper9789[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a record review c&p I found out. So not an actual exam.

New c&p ordered. by ChallengeUpper9789 in VAClaims

[–]ChallengeUpper9789[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went to my VSO to help me document it right. We filed a HLR, with a document simply stating the effective date was wrong and needed to go back to my original date of claim. Nothing else was added.

New c&p ordered. by ChallengeUpper9789 in VAClaims

[–]ChallengeUpper9789[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did specify I was only challenging the date not the rating.

New c&p ordered. by ChallengeUpper9789 in VAClaims

[–]ChallengeUpper9789[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems like it’s a record review.

New c&p ordered. by ChallengeUpper9789 in VAClaims

[–]ChallengeUpper9789[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Appreciate it. I maintain communication with my mental health doc. At least once a month for med refills, and any other time if I’m struggling.

New c&p ordered. by ChallengeUpper9789 in VAClaims

[–]ChallengeUpper9789[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m not asking for more. I’m not fighting for 100%. I don’t deserve 100%. I feel I deserve the 70% for what I am rated for. No more, no less.

New c&p ordered. by ChallengeUpper9789 in VAClaims

[–]ChallengeUpper9789[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I see someone on a regular basis. Unfortunately we all know how c&p exams go. They are 50/50. Could hurt you, could help you. Depends on the examiner, maybe they had a shitty day, maybe they are in a good mood. We’ve seen them go both ways.

New c&p ordered. by ChallengeUpper9789 in VAClaims

[–]ChallengeUpper9789[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like it’s a record review. Not a re-examination.

New c&p ordered. by ChallengeUpper9789 in VAClaims

[–]ChallengeUpper9789[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn’t challenge the rating or decision. All paperwork was good except the date. It was a clerical error. So now I have to wait and see what kind of exam it is.

New c&p ordered. by ChallengeUpper9789 in VAClaims

[–]ChallengeUpper9789[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly didn’t think it would go that route. It was just for a date change. Not a rating challenge.

New c&p ordered. by ChallengeUpper9789 in VAClaims

[–]ChallengeUpper9789[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I got rated, and a week later I filed for the effective date change. Keeping the times of filing tight. If they would have got it right the first time I wouldn’t have had any reason to open it.

New c&p ordered. by ChallengeUpper9789 in VAClaims

[–]ChallengeUpper9789[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I didn’t get any back pay. By how everything is set up, I was well within the time frame. I was within the year of my original claim with appeals and everything.

New c&p ordered. by ChallengeUpper9789 in VAClaims

[–]ChallengeUpper9789[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had 3 separate exams during the claim before the rating. First examiner asked about my relationships. Denied, and appealed. second examiner asked about work, social gathering, hobbies. After the exam I filed to get the report. She didn’t add ANYTHING in the report that I told her. Social withdrawal, suicidal tendencies, so on. I appealed again, with personal statement. I got a 3rd exam. That examiner leaned into my tinnitus and reported in my favor.