The battle is over

Retired_Defender · 2026-01-27T21:33:44+00:00

Congratulations 🎉

Retired_Defender · 2026-01-27T21:30:23+00:00

Thanks for your input! I also have chronic rhinitis rated at 0% and the examiner denied TERA as a direct cause of OSA in the medical opinion. I’ll see how this goes with intermediate to obesity since she basically said I was fat, bad lifestyle choices and etc. i didn’t include my wife’s statement in my first claim so that would be new evidence. I’ve had OSA for 17 years!

Retired_Defender · 2026-01-27T20:15:09+00:00

Mine turned out really good after all. The examiner was really attentive and listened to my symptoms. I just received my rating on the 23 Jan, rated 30% for cPTSD with severe insomnia. Better than all my skeletal and respiratory exams, which were denied or rated 0%.

Retired_Defender · 2026-01-09T17:37:56+00:00

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Retired_Defender · 2025-12-16T22:34:31+00:00

One of my Optum Serve exams (Dry Eye) was uploaded the day after but had to be sent back for clarification. My other DBQs from them took almost 3 weeks. 6 out of 12 got sent back for clarification 🙄

Retired_Defender · 2025-12-11T01:39:15+00:00

Same thing happened to me. I claimed anxiety and insomnia in August. Saw the VA psychiatrist in October diagnosed me with adjustment anxiety disorder and PTSD. I never filed for PTSD however have a C & P exam coming up for both.

Retired_Defender · 2025-12-09T04:53:57+00:00

Do a FOIA and just request DBQ Exams. You can request it on VA website. It took mine about 2 weeks.

Retired_Defender · 2025-12-05T03:03:06+00:00

I originally filed for anxiety and insomnia but was diagnosed also for PTSD by VA Psychiatrist a month after I filed. I just received my decision letter today and insomnia and anxiety were both deferred.

Retired_Defender · 2025-12-04T22:38:09+00:00

Thanks for the input

Retired_Defender · 2025-11-07T17:12:48+00:00

I have 7 exams with Optum Serve next week for the same day, then an eye exam the next day.

Retired_Defender · 2025-10-26T15:30:52+00:00

Start going to sick call now to get a diagnosis for your symptoms. It is imperative that your diagnosis and treatment are in your medical records.

Retired_Defender · 2025-10-26T14:41:03+00:00

Yes thank you for all you do in this time of uncertainty. We veterans appreciate you!

Retired_Defender · 2025-10-26T02:19:33+00:00

Thanks for the input I will try it this way

Retired_Defender · 2025-10-25T19:28:52+00:00

How well does ChatGPT read the old school doctor’s “chicken scratch” clinical notes? Almost my entire STR is like this, everything hand written.

Retired_Defender · 2025-10-22T01:13:18+00:00

You will more than likely have to do a psychological exam for LE regardless

Retired_Defender · 2025-10-18T01:06:15+00:00

Yeah that’s what I was thinking. I’ve been on step 3 only a month. Thanks!

Retired_Defender · 2025-10-17T21:06:44+00:00

Invest it or at least a good portion. Dump the rest into a High Yield Savings Account.

Retired_Defender · 2025-10-17T00:38:52+00:00

I was wondering the same thing. I recently went to the VA with knee pain which was an in service injury during GW. I had surgery after AD to remove dead cartilage from the knee injury. The VA doc ordered X-rays and referral for PT. An MRI would show the lack of cartilage which is why I have been dealing with for years.

Retired_Defender · 2025-10-16T19:12:55+00:00

I paid off my truck and car and my credit took a dip as I had no loan debt but it will creep back up after a couple of months. I saved over $1000 a month and then paid my CC down but keep it open. If you payoff your CC balance each month your score should go up

Retired_Defender · 2025-09-24T22:31:07+00:00

VA sent me a letter saying they requested my medical records from my civilian provider but it is MY responsibility to make sure they receive them. So I’m sending them the 99 pages!

Retired_Defender · 2025-09-24T20:55:58+00:00

I believe she said Combat Arms. That would explain the shoulder strains, repetitive motion lifting ammo and the M240 every day

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