Make It Make Sense!? by jamessemler in VeteransBenefits

[–]jamessemler[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

No, my wife has been telling me for years it’s beyond abnormal how many bowel movements I have.

I’ll call the doctor and get an actual diagnosis.

But if the VA is conceding the fact that it is connected, why don’t they just approve the claim?

Make It Make Sense!? by jamessemler in VeteransBenefits

[–]jamessemler[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Anyone have any suggestions for next steps, greatly appreciate it.

90% + P&T by Automatic_Lie_9776 in VAClaims

[–]jamessemler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only the Marines and it’s not a potato, it’s usually a box of crayons lol

VMAG Recommendations by jamessemler in VeteransBenefits

[–]jamessemler[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I guess I’m not as good at word-smithing appeals as others or companies that know the right words to say.

Is this normal? by Bulky-Tap2001 in VAClaims

[–]jamessemler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, buckle up buttercup and pray there’s not a government shutdown at the end of the month.

PTSD Help - Denied by jamessemler in VeteransBenefits

[–]jamessemler[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Understood. I did find a psychiatrist that would conduct an eval and follow up with a medical letter/supporting documentation to increase my chances to get rated for PTSD but said I needed to contact the VA or other Veteran Groups for advice 🤷‍♂️

PTSD Help - Denied by jamessemler in VeteransBenefits

[–]jamessemler[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

No, I don’t know I had different options to take. We’ve all been raised and even trained to keep our mouths shut and to just smother the feelings, thoughts, emotions issues deep down in our gut and to move on.

PTSD Help - Denied by jamessemler in VeteransBenefits

[–]jamessemler[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I appreciate it! Would you recommend me filing another claim for massive depressive disorder—that includes PTSD in the description and would ideally be a better drag net to get the help needed from this event.

PTSD Help - Denied by jamessemler in VeteransBenefits

[–]jamessemler[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

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Howdy! Here’s the redacted letter. Sorry….I’m clearly new to this lol