I am new to this, a first time poster. I just went for my first Psych evaluation concerning my PTSD claim. According to my VA rep, its an open shut claim. Of course the psychiatrist says, while I have many of the symptoms in his learned opinion I do not have PTSD, which, the VA rep said would happen. I am interested in hiring an attorney to help with the difficult stages of this claim? I live in central Illinois. Any ideas or help available for me out there? Thanks everyone for, well, just being here....
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PTSD @ VA Center
- Thread starter Elvisb62
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elvis,
welcome. jason may be able to provide some info. on the legal aspect of representation for a VA claim. i would suggest checking w/some of your local Veteran's Agancies (ie: VFW, DAV, etc.). they can help you w/your claim or future issues, like appeals. you don't have to be a member of their organization and it's free. what i would do, prior to choosing a rep. is: treat it like a job interview and ask as many questions as you can w/the rep.. things like what can you do for me? have they handeled a case like yours. you can also go @ your claim alone. good luck and keep us posted.
welcome. jason may be able to provide some info. on the legal aspect of representation for a VA claim. i would suggest checking w/some of your local Veteran's Agancies (ie: VFW, DAV, etc.). they can help you w/your claim or future issues, like appeals. you don't have to be a member of their organization and it's free. what i would do, prior to choosing a rep. is: treat it like a job interview and ask as many questions as you can w/the rep.. things like what can you do for me? have they handeled a case like yours. you can also go @ your claim alone. good luck and keep us posted.
Welcome,
Go to PTSD Specific Discussions/Claims/Issues - VA Claims Discussions - Veterans Benefits Network - Message Board - Yuku r the gurus on the VA stuff....there r some help here but alot more there...
Robs correct but I would add reading alot on that site and this regarding claims before I talked to anyone..doesnt hurt to have ducks in a row...plan on spending countless hours doing it...If not u r not that serious bout getting what is due to u.....any q's ask agin
Jack
Go to PTSD Specific Discussions/Claims/Issues - VA Claims Discussions - Veterans Benefits Network - Message Board - Yuku r the gurus on the VA stuff....there r some help here but alot more there...
Robs correct but I would add reading alot on that site and this regarding claims before I talked to anyone..doesnt hurt to have ducks in a row...plan on spending countless hours doing it...If not u r not that serious bout getting what is due to u.....any q's ask agin
Jack
I am also from central IL. My husband just received his rating for PTSD. Although it took a few months, he was very satisified with his rating. The process does take awhile, but he did have to go to appointments weekly in order to complete all the paperwork required.
I am curious as I am in Illinois as well only Southern Illinois and go to the Marion VA Center. Which VA did you all go to in Illinois?
I have a claim running for a leg, ankle, foot, and tendon damages/repairs and have been diagnosed with PTSD and depression. I was told that I have to wait for one claim to be completed before I can file another for PTSD and depression. I have been to see the therapist and was diagnosed and put on a list for groups, however have not been yet as they are all full. Does anyone have any input on the groups are they good bad or should I just continue to do the daily thing?
Thanks
I have a claim running for a leg, ankle, foot, and tendon damages/repairs and have been diagnosed with PTSD and depression. I was told that I have to wait for one claim to be completed before I can file another for PTSD and depression. I have been to see the therapist and was diagnosed and put on a list for groups, however have not been yet as they are all full. Does anyone have any input on the groups are they good bad or should I just continue to do the daily thing?
Thanks
P'Duck
Have you had any luck with your claim since you posted on this site? I know you were off for surgery last week, how did everything go? Keep me updated on your progess and I will keep you updated on mine as well. Take care brother!!!!
M1A1_Duck_Killer
Have you had any luck with your claim since you posted on this site? I know you were off for surgery last week, how did everything go? Keep me updated on your progess and I will keep you updated on mine as well. Take care brother!!!!
M1A1_Duck_Killer