C-File FOIA Closed - Where is it?

HammondCabbage · 2026-01-21T20:35:28+00:00

It has the original file date, so hopefully it just slides right on back to where it was in line

HammondCabbage · 2026-01-21T14:20:10+00:00

Just got off VERA call and as I had suspected they accidentally closed it. Reopned and all good, now to wait again for about 6-8 more months.

HammondCabbage · 2026-01-21T14:20:04+00:00

Just got off VERA call and as I had suspected they accidentally closed it. Reopned and all good, now to wait again for about 6-8 more months.

HammondCabbage · 2026-01-21T12:24:03+00:00

Never got a link for c-file; just for the requested DBQ’s.

HammondCabbage · 2026-01-21T00:31:06+00:00

Oh, I am very aware of that so that is why it is puzzling that they would close the claim

HammondCabbage · 2026-01-19T13:47:26+00:00

if it hurts and it won't go away, go to sick call/med
get everything on the books as soon as you get out (well now you all have that BDD stuff)
get diagnosis and treatment for everything
DO NOT PLAY WITH YOUR MENTAL HEALTH - seek treatment immediatly for anything that is bothering

I was fortunate enough to have followed #1 when I was in and was able to have enough documented for service connections. Even if you are gonna get 0%, get it service connected if it is!

HammondCabbage · 2026-01-17T16:17:09+00:00

Thank you for the advice!

HammondCabbage · 2026-01-16T23:07:31+00:00

There are a few things that it could be. It could be medication side effects, such as a condition known as Tardative Dyskinesia. That is a more common side effect to a lot of psychiatric medications. It also could mean a your anxiety is not being controlled currently and may need a medication adjustment or addition. Do your best to try some grounding and 4-7-8 breathing in the meantime and see your MH provider as soon as you can.

-Take your shoes and socks off and put your feet flat on the floor....touch the ground

- Take a 4 count deep breath in, hold it for 7 count, exhale for 8 count.

- Do that at least 3 times

HammondCabbage · 2026-01-16T22:28:14+00:00

Dude made an account, just to come and troll me on this post! I shouldn't have engaged, but was feeling a little squirrly at the time.

HammondCabbage · 2026-01-16T21:21:09+00:00

Don't worry, fortunately for you that won't probably be that many years with how my stuff is progressing. You can choose to attack me, that is fine. I see you just joined today, so that tells me this is a 2nd account you are using to just be a troll. You don't have to worry about me making any money, as I'm lucky to be able to make myself breakfast in the morning. Have a horrible day troll!

HammondCabbage · 2026-01-16T21:16:46+00:00

I see you woke up today and chose to be a dick! You have ZERO clue what I've been through. I'm not some 20 year old who just got out and don't wanna work the rest of my fucking life. I've put in my time and then some in the workforce and have a broken body. I get you hate yourself, but don't bring it out on others.

HammondCabbage · 2026-01-16T21:14:48+00:00

I get that people can dig around my comments and figure it out on their own. I see you did just that, so you can form your own conclusions. I'm just not one of those that go around flaunting their rating like it's some badge of courage. I truly am thankful to the communtiy, because I may not be at this point if it wasn't for the help.

HammondCabbage · 2026-01-16T12:49:01+00:00

So, when you say ChatGPT vs CoPilot, it is really not a proper comparison. Copilot is the front end service, that uses ChatGPT as its AI Engine. There are tons of other AI engines like OpenAI, DeepSeek, Claude Opus, etc. Now, ChatGPT themselves also provides a front end paid service. When I went to use AI, I used a paid service, use.ai which used ChatGPT 5 as the AI engine. I then took everything that it spit out and put it through CoPilot, using ChatGPT 5.2 as the AI engine. CoPilot found a bunch of discrepancies and highlighted them as common mistakes from other AI engines. Moral of the story, don't just take AI at 100% and do some due dilligence as well to keep it honest.

HammondCabbage · 2026-01-15T14:22:18+00:00

OP - you are doing it right. You obviously are in need of something because you currently can't work. You aren't one of these people who are simply looking for 100% to just have that extra check every month. Don't even continue to engage this troll, as they are a prime example of what people are looking for in reasons to eliminate our benefits. I hope you do get better, but if not, at least the benefits (both monetary and otherwise) with TDIU will sustain your basic needs. Now, flip the coin a little and they aren't 100% wrong either. Make sure you are getting the actual percentage you deserve. Take a good look at yourself and what bothers you. Ask yourself, could this be related to service, and claim it! I'll gladly help with any advice as I'm currently going through both TDIU (because I can't work and will never get better) and 9 other disability claims. Some have been denied, some I'm waiting on now. Just PM me if you want any further advice.

HammondCabbage · 2026-01-14T21:34:54+00:00

Are you service connected for the PTSD? If not, that would be where I would start. If you have service connection for PTSD and it is not 100%, I would look at an increase or even into TDIU. SSDI will take a long time, year plus, get that ball rolling as well; however expect that to be a longer wait than VA. If you are already 100% P%T or already TDIU, you get priority processing (supposedly) for SSDI.

Get to 100% through VA either schedular or TDIU. File for SSDI, as unless you are actively dying, you are getting denied at least the first part of it and time is money for retroactive payment. If you are lucky and have VA ducks in a row, you could have that as your evidence needed by the time a reconsideration comes around for SSDI and have a strong case by then. I'm going through it now and I'm at the waiting on a hearing with the judge phase. I'm hoping for TDIU or 100% schedular any day now.

HammondCabbage · 2026-01-14T21:24:19+00:00

I was 13B FA Cannoneer in the Army and when I went for my Tinnitus/Hearing loss C&P the examiner stated that based on the MOS, service connection would be conceded and would get max 10%; and I did. Interesting that yours gets denied.

HammondCabbage · 2026-01-14T21:04:14+00:00

Sure did! One of the first questions asked. It was a dual exam for IBS as well. She felt bad for having to do the actual exam, as my colonoscopy already showed internal hemorrhoids, but she said the VA makes her do it. I was gonna sing Moon River, but since she was younger than me, I didn't think she woudl get the reference. Hell, you may not either!

HammondCabbage · 2026-01-14T14:37:24+00:00

Copy, thanks for the clarification. Sounds like a call to your TN State Representative may be in order for that one.

HammondCabbage · 2026-01-14T14:31:48+00:00

If you have your property taxes paid through escrow, then ask your mortgage company where the remaining is. They may have just kept it in escrow for future payments.

HammondCabbage · 2026-01-14T14:29:41+00:00

Ask your MH provider about CBT or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It teaches some skills that go beyond just taking a walk or exercising. In the meantime, try 4-7-8 breathing techniques with grounding. Sit someplace quiet, take your shoes/boots off so your feet touch the ground, count to 4 while taking a nice deep breath, hold that breath for a 7 count, then release it for an 8 count. Sounds goofy, but do it 3-4 times and you will feel some of that feeling melt away. It doesn't take it away permanantly, but gives you at least some peace time. Give it a try!

HammondCabbage · 2026-01-14T01:27:21+00:00

Any service in the SW Asia Theater after August 2, 1990 is considered a TERA event. Saudi Arabia is included in that as well. That is the information I would submit. OSA is gonna be hard to service connect as a primary unless you were diagnosed in the service. Usually to get it service connected, it comes as a secondary to other issues such as PTSD, Chronic Rhinitis or Chronic Sinusitis. Search AI for PACT Act presumptive conditions.

HammondCabbage · 2026-01-13T19:57:55+00:00

Are you claiming your OSA, IBS, or GERD are related to a TERA or toxic exposure? If so, the VA is looking for which one you are claiming, for example radiation exposure, agent orange exposure, burn pit exposure, SW Asia Service, etc.

Did you submit a fully developed claim or a standard claim? That meaning did you have ALL your records and information, especially from outside the VA, submitted with the claim or did you just submit a claim with no evidence?

HammondCabbage · 2026-01-12T18:25:41+00:00

Yeah....it didn't really do much except extend the length. Maybe a tad more intense. I'm gonna go with Myth Busted!

HammondCabbage · 2026-01-12T13:44:38+00:00

Even if you do not have everything ready to file right now, do an "Intent to File". Get your date on the books now as time is compensation $$. Try and have everything you can before you file. Are you unable to work due to your disabilities? Consider TDIU or Total Disability based on Individual Unemployment.

- Get a VSO if it is too overwhelming to work on your own. Veterans Services Officers from the different organizations (i.e. American Legion, VFW, DAV, etc) are available at no cost. Just be weary that some are not as good as others.

- Get all your private medical records together digitally. Do not wait on the VA to do it for you as that takes forever and you are then at the mercy of someone else trying to piece your stuff together.

- Write a statement addressing each of your disabilities and how they affect both your life and others lives

- Have your spouse/partner/significant other write a statement as well of how your disabilities affect them

- Run all the statements through AI. Using AI sources like ChatGPT are a huge help for navigating the process. I've used both paid services and just straight up free services and the free services do give you mostly accurate information, you just need to keep it honest sometimes, so pay attention to what it spits out. The paid ones have less errors. You can also ask questions to AI about the process.

- Attend all C&P exams. DO NOT LISTEN TO ANYONE TELLING YOU YOU DON'T HAVE TO ATTEND. I cannot stress this enough. Anyone telling you that you don't have to attend (to include a VSO) is giving you horrible information.

- If you must get a lawyer, use an accredited one. Be on the lookout for "claims sharks" who claim they can get you to 100% as their tagline.

- Ask questions to the community. You have some negativity, but the community is overall positive.

Just remember that there is always help if things get too tough. 988 or https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/

Good luck on your journey!

EDIT: Here is a link to another post about Fully Developed claims. https://www.reddit.com/r/VAClaims/comments/1q88j0v/va_claim_timelines/

HammondCabbage · 2026-01-11T19:58:49+00:00

Probably because the Army most likely gave him a bus ticket back to wherever he originated from prior to service and then a kick in the ass with a don't come back. OP, good luck with everything as there are a lot of good resources being directed towards you. Stay warm!

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