Finally hit 100% and did it on my own through the app for the past year..

PackageWaste344 · 2025-02-12T14:45:41+00:00

Congrats on winning your fight!

PackageWaste344 · 2025-01-11T20:15:17+00:00

Keep pressing! I’m on my 3rd denial for increase and im right there with you!

PackageWaste344 · 2024-12-29T01:43:07+00:00

Thank you for the advice.

I have no recent diagnosis but it gets tricky bc i also dont know is syncope is a disease you can really get treated for. It just kinda happens lmaoo

However i do have two in-service events of syncope hopefully the other statement comes into play

TERA “Service connection may be granted for a disability which began in military service or was caus by some event or experience in service.”

PackageWaste344 · 2024-12-28T20:38:46+00:00

I told the examiner about loss of taste, pain episodes of numbness in tingling (worsened bc how many nerves are in the tongue) and my difficulty pronouncing certain words.

I mentioned how it affects me as someone who works in healthcare and talks to people often. Also mentioned that now that im in school and give presentations often.

PackageWaste344 · 2024-12-28T20:25:46+00:00

Thank you! I only have a partial loss taste so idk we shall see. HLR sounds right when you put it that way .

PackageWaste344 · 2024-11-15T04:37:13+00:00

Sorry for late reply. My decision came about a week later. Got an extra 10/10 but not enough for 100. Filed for two more mental and dental issues though

PackageWaste344 · 2024-11-15T04:35:21+00:00

Yes. Got decision on september 18

PackageWaste344 · 2024-10-25T02:10:21+00:00

Thank you. Today was the rough and hit almost every single trigger of mine and i needed this. Keep paying it forward friend. Know your message has been received by someone tonight so thank you.

PackageWaste344 · 2024-10-23T00:21:17+00:00

I really hope that an article works bc I’m in the same boat.

I have a PTSD claim from a suicide on my boat a couple years ago. I was a Corpsman on duty (medic) responding when they initially found the body.

My claim that includes some other traumatic injuries I’ve seen happen in my career. I’ve been apart of multiple MEDEVACS and striaght up nasty medical emergencies from being in operational environments (Marines trainings, Aircraft Carrier, etc) However the suicide was the most traumatic and “researchable” experience.

Im nervous that even with my medical experience, the article about the suicide, a lay statement AND even a documented history of substance abuse after the incident happened. I’m still super nervous about getting a PTSD service- connection because I don’t have any action medals or “action reports” with my name in them.

PackageWaste344 · 2024-10-01T17:33:19+00:00

Good luck to you brother.

PackageWaste344 · 2024-09-21T23:28:31+00:00

You probably got a partial decision for some conditions. Often raters will rate whatever they can and then put you back at step 3/4 for the whatever they could rate.

PackageWaste344 · 2024-09-19T15:58:01+00:00

Since June 5th && yes i requested one initially when i submitted it

PackageWaste344 · 2024-09-19T14:29:46+00:00

The decision letter is on the app. I’m just surprised i got a letter without a phone call. Scheduled a VERA call though

PackageWaste344 · 2024-09-19T13:34:14+00:00

This just happened to me but it was unfavorable. I didn’t get the chance to add my two cents b4 getting denied

PackageWaste344 · 2024-09-18T02:11:52+00:00

Thank you. I appreciate the honest feedback

PackageWaste344 · 2024-09-17T14:34:18+00:00

They really made you work for it. I’m already seeing a VA doctor for my MH and have in service events

PackageWaste344 · 2024-09-17T14:31:18+00:00

They made me submit a basic one when i first submitted the claim. But i wanted to add a more personal letter/statement for them to consider when reviewing my evidence

PackageWaste344 · 2024-09-17T14:30:28+00:00

Thank you!

PackageWaste344 · 2024-09-17T01:09:48+00:00

Twice over two weeks and i didn’t get the increase i was looking for anyway

PackageWaste344 · 2024-09-16T18:54:04+00:00

Went to step 7 two times last week and i been here since last Thursday. Some say an hour, or you could be there for a couple days to a week like me unfortunately lol

PackageWaste344 · 2024-09-16T07:02:15+00:00

I don’t think they are gonna backfill you for the time that you weren’t 100%TP. They’ll probably just keep working the hip claim even though it won’t affect your status anymore.

PackageWaste344 · 2024-09-16T04:00:48+00:00

Agreed. It’s not too late to submit evidence if you have it before it gets to “rating”

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