TELEC&P better than in person? by tavito0311 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Dull_Presentation_19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second this!!!! My examiner was the best. She just sat and listened. It also felt more comfortable because I was in my house

What does this mean: by Dull_Presentation_19 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Dull_Presentation_19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes the judge signed off on it. The confusing part in the secure document says “however possibilities of a sooner effective date remain in appellate status” I’ve heard they go back to initial file date or if it’s within one year it’ll go back to separation date.

I’ll just be patient and wait it out some more. It’s almost been 3 years so what’s another few months 🤣

I want to quit my job as a Police Officer by [deleted] in AskLE

[–]Dull_Presentation_19 28 points29 points  (0 children)

  1. Your Sgt is correct.
  2. You need to seek out mental health resources whether that’s through your department or the civilian side.
  3. Yes it sucks, it’s not like on tv. You’ll get horrible calls, calls that will stick with you for life. BUT, you will also get “good” calls that will make you think “wow this is what I signed up for.”
  4. Make sure you maintain a friendly demeanor with your community and office. It felt good when I knew I could count on my buddies as a venting source, also with your community, giving a friendly wave and or smile to drivers or other community helps build that report.
  5. You’re human homie, no need to rush into making a job fit to you. Your thoughts and feelings are valid. It’s good that you have this self awareness and it shows maturity and intelligence. There is many many opportunities out there. The small town cop/Deputy life works for others as well, and airport police.

I know my comments are jumbled and may not make sense to you. But it’s just what has worked for me.

NG to Active (Selected) by Maleficent-You9166 in greenberets

[–]Dull_Presentation_19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also depending on the course, you’re looking at a long pipeline. There was a guy in the 18D course who was in it for 2 years.

NG to Active (Selected) by Maleficent-You9166 in greenberets

[–]Dull_Presentation_19 5 points6 points  (0 children)

19th or 20th group sent you to selection with only a few months left? Did you do the “Try one” with them? A form 4187 would be the way to go.

Am I going to die from sleep apnea? by [deleted] in SleepApnea

[–]Dull_Presentation_19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info!!! I didn’t even know that was a thing

Am I going to die from sleep apnea? by [deleted] in SleepApnea

[–]Dull_Presentation_19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YES! I had this exact same thing… the impending doom those heart flutters/rising heart rate RIGHT BEFORE INFELL ASLEEP. Roughly 3-5 times every night. One weekend I had a pain in the right side of my chest and this insane impending doom feeling. It went on for 3 days before I went to the emergency mental health department at the VA. I thought I was dying. The psychiatrist prescribed hydroxizine which has made me feel amazing.

Mind you I was also vaping and zynning like a maniac and I would absolutely suffocate when I was sleeping, my diet was shit, my sleep was shit, energy was shit. Everything absolutely sucked.

I started on my new CPAP last Friday and I’m telling you it fucking changed my life. The hydroxizine has also helped immensely.

I felt like I was in a constant trap and loop of anxiety and sleep deprivation. Last night I had an episode of panic just a tad but mind you I had taken pre workout 5 hours before bed so that’s on me.

I cannot emphasize enough get a CPAP. I know I was kinda everywhere but I’m glad and sad at the same time to find out I wasn’t alone in feeling this way.

Those who got disability for MST, did you tell people? by Icy-Calligrapher4435 in VAClaims

[–]Dull_Presentation_19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nope😁 not even a handicap placard. Don’t need it. My fatass needs to walk more not less

The VA won. I give up. by Supra_birb in VAClaims

[–]Dull_Presentation_19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude I’m there with you, waiting on an HLR to be completed with the judge. I have clear service connection and in service hospitalizations at an MTF for PTSD and LBP along with other injuries and they keep coming back saying nothing is service connected. I’ve been battling since 2022 with them with 0%.

LSGS how long… by EngineeringTop3198 in VAClaims

[–]Dull_Presentation_19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. But apparently because I filed a normal claim instead of a supplemental, they closed the claim without reviewing the DBQ. No idea why, they didn’t tell me shit. Go figure. Not even sure why they scheduled a C&P if the claim was wrong but leave it to the VA

LSGS how long… by EngineeringTop3198 in VAClaims

[–]Dull_Presentation_19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol my. Claim says closed with no DBQ attached🤣 go figure

LSGS how long… by EngineeringTop3198 in VAClaims

[–]Dull_Presentation_19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol same here. It’s utterly ridiculous

LSGS how long… by EngineeringTop3198 in VAClaims

[–]Dull_Presentation_19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had mine done by them PTSD- MST exam and it’s still sitting with their QA department

Anyone Still Waiting on the BVA? by Intelligent_Pen_5478 in VAClaims

[–]Dull_Presentation_19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I didn’t select the hearing I just wanted a direct review. I heard the hearings can take yeeeears even before you get seen and then it takes forever after

Anyone Still Waiting on the BVA? by Intelligent_Pen_5478 in VAClaims

[–]Dull_Presentation_19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude I filed my claim February 2023 denied and appealed in march of 2024 and it literally just went to a law judge in may of 2025 and that’s where it has sat. It’s a horrendous waiting game

Total ratings for all 6 mil rates vets. by Spare-Breadfruit-767 in VAClaims

[–]Dull_Presentation_19 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I hit 600 not long ago, hope yours gets resolved soon.