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  1. mdworthen

    called VA on appeal status

    For your appeal, did you request a DRO (Decision Review Officer) or BVA (Board of Veterans Appeals)? In most cases, a decision from the DRO is faster than a BVA decision.
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    Reviewed NARSUM today. Helps on possible ratings... if any, please.

    I don't know about DoD disability ratings, but for VA disability ratings for an anxiety disorder, it will depend largely on the symptoms listed in Section III: Symptoms of the DBQ (exam report), and the social & occpuational impairment caused by those symptoms (usually described in other parts...
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    VA C&P Exam

    First of all, I agree with nwlivewire's excellent suggestions. Knowledge is power. Here are some additional suggestions: If the examiner made a factual error, I would write a letter to the VARO (VBA Regional Office) handling your claim. Write the letter in a matter-of-fact way, e.g., "Dr...
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    A Practical Guide to Conducting VA Compensation and Pension Exams for PTSD and Other Mental Disorder

    I appreciate the kind words regarding our article. I am happy to answer any questions about it. I am also interested in any suggestions regarding how future articles can improve on this one. All the Best, Mark
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