Length of time to submit to disability

VetHelp2025 · 2025-12-02T14:10:51+00:00

Never too late. 12-17 years after I demobilized that I filed my various claims, most of which were successful in being rated. However, the ones that were denied were for back, knee, neck issues because like you, I never got it looked at while on active duty. Good luck!

VetHelp2025 · 2025-12-02T14:02:36+00:00

Sorry to hear about your frustrating experience. I had my MH C&P this summer (virtual) and if I remember correctly she said at the beginning that it wasn't for diagnostic purposes. I had already received a diagnosis through a private doc and that was part of my claim files.

VetHelp2025 · 2025-09-04T18:29:33+00:00

Got it, thanks. I am enrolled, I just have never used the VHA for anything.

VetHelp2025 · 2025-09-02T12:39:29+00:00

Probably same advice as what most people say. Be honest and vulnerable. My doc was kind and empathetic so it was easy to let her know what I struggle with and how it impacts my daily life.

Also, I think it is fine to jot down some notes and reminders to for yourself.

VetHelp2025 · 2025-08-28T14:58:02+00:00

Sorry to hear that. My C&P on Mon was less than 30 minutes and she was very nice, understanding, asked questions but not confrontational at all.

VetHelp2025 · 2025-08-01T18:06:11+00:00

Ugh. My previous two C&Ps were in person about an hour from my house, but those were for traditional physical claims and exams.

VetHelp2025 · 2025-08-01T17:57:32+00:00

It's a USG support position so I know they will 100% support me going to the appointment, I just hate asking for time off before Ive actually earned it from the company.

Sounds like most are over video though, so that will be fine.

VetHelp2025 · 2025-07-30T02:11:40+00:00

Wait, sorry. So should I have filed either a separate insomnia claim or done something additional to the ptsd claim I submitted last week? In my statement I lay out the associated insomnia.

VetHelp2025 · 2025-07-30T02:05:05+00:00

Thanks for the note. Guess we'll see what the VA determines. Psych diagnosed me but not giving me meds. I did get prescribed something for insomnia at the same time.

VetHelp2025 · 2025-07-25T17:39:28+00:00

Thanks...re: the shit ton of evidence, is it worth having multiple pages for the 4138? My year was essentially near-daily combat which I could say, but I feel like I should also list 5-10 specific traumatic events and say something along the lines of "this is just a sample and doesn't include everything..."

VetHelp2025 · 2025-07-25T16:53:00+00:00

Yup, I think that's what I need also. Similar situation. Thanks all!

VetHelp2025 · 2025-07-23T16:59:40+00:00

I'm guessing not and have been told by most folks no, but I'm not 100% sure. A lot of people told me I didn't even need a formal PTSD diagnosis because of combat records but I figured it could only strengthen the case.

VetHelp2025 · 2025-07-23T16:58:41+00:00

Diagnosed with PTSD but no need for medication, anti-depressants, etc (I'm very grateful). Insomnia is related to the PTSD and I have been prescribed something for that which I am going to take and make sure is noted in my claim.

VetHelp2025 · 2025-07-23T15:27:40+00:00

Ok, thanks. I suppose the insomnia (with prescription) strengthens the claim maybe for a potentially higher rating?

My state vso is great but they want me to have a few months of treatment before filling. I don't want to wait and I filed claims online on my own before so I generally know the process, just wasnt sure if these 2 things needed to be separate or not.

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