C&p Exam #confused

[Grizzly]

Busy day. Finished my classes, test and got my certificate in some Cisco stuff. Then had a C&P exam this afternoon at the VA.

I didn't have any clue what the C&P was for. Only it was a teleconference exam.

So I get the the exam office about an hour early, maybe more. I'm told to report to the 4th floor. I know this is the psychology floor. I'm thinking shit...they are finally going to lock my ass up.

I get there. I'm told I am early. I said, I know. Nothing better to do. I get escorted into an empty room with a big TV monitor and camera. The nurse said the Dr. Will be right with you.

Next thing I know the TV lights up and this guy says hello. He introduces himself, and then tells me what the exam is for and how it is to proceed.

He asked me questions for about 10 minutes. Just yes and no questions. Then he says you have chronic severe PTSD with social and occupational distress. He then says he is going to forward my diagnoses to the rating officer. He said it will be some time but should expect a substantial compensation rate based on his evaluation.

I walked out of the office flabbergasted. This seemed surreal. Almost like it is a joke.

I'm still expecting something to go south and my claim get denied. But this was a real trip. I mean the elevator ride lasted longer than the "exam".

Was this for real?

 

[combatgoldfish]

Was that a dream? f*cking weird! That would have made my anxietity fly through the roof.

 

[atilla]

Sounds real to me Brother. Stick with it man. Cograts on the cisco certs.:)

 

[Grizzly]

I must also add. The examiner said..."Thank you for your extraordinary service and sacrifice"

He went on to say to tell my wife to thank her for the many of years she has provided support to her vet. I paraphrased the last part. I was in shock I think at the time.

WTFO?

 

[Grizzly]

Was that a dream? f*cking weird! That would have made my anxietity fly through the roof.

Brother it was too weird. I refuse to accept any of it until I see it in writing.

 

[Deleted member 43454]

That's some wild shit Grizz sounds like Total Recall.

 

[BaMuoiBa]

Bizzarro......

Your right Griz, wait till you see it in writing. The big brown envelope will be reality

There is some RO out there who has a poor approval/denial ratio that may have to take exception to the good Dr.'s opinion.

Alway's remember, it's the VA - nothing they do makes any sense. If it does fly, it's one for the record book.

Ba

 

[Grizzly]

Well...Ba Moi Ba, it's like this. I didn't expect anything ever. I still don't. They are giving me pills and treating me. That's more than I was getting last year. Progress is somewhere on the horizon right? It's at least a start.

 

[dutchiedelta]

Whoa, that is weird stuff.
Almost (don't take this wrong Grizz) an insult to all you're been through.
That's the knot in my stomach reacting now.

Once the writing is in, it'll be true.
Until then the easy with which has been dealt with.. Don't know but something inside me rubbed the wrong way.

Once the papers come in you and the mrs will be happy about it.
Till then, therapy and meds are your gains for now.
Compensation would be so justified.

 

[Lexlethal10]

I recommend anyone who has a C&P exam to make sure the moment you receive your notice to report; it is just as, or even more important to go speak with a service officer prior to your exam. What most people don't understand is the purpose from which you may think this exam is a complete determination of your evaluation for your claimed condition... When in fact, it's far from that! Guys, i was here on this forum at one point two years ago asking questions and trying to figure out this entire process, just like most of you individuals on here. Now my purpose in life is to be the one answering the questions, and making sure you steller veterans optimize your benefits through the VA system. I wont give my title as of yet, but i would like to get active again and answer any questions YOU may have pertaining to your benefits etc... Semper Fi!

 

[Bryan1]

Grizz, thats f*cking crazy, but hey look at this way, your seeing movement in the right direction. I cannot stand the only way to view the "status" of your claim is by logging on Ebenefits, i swear the more i check it the longer it takes. Any idea on other ways to find out the status?

oh and congrats on the certs!

 

[Grizzly]

Apparently you can call your VBA regional office and get a more accurate status.

I am told ebenefits is not accurate at all to your time line.