HighCaliberBullet t1_j3luz7g wrote on January 9, 2023 at 1:47 PM

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Post 9/11 GI Bill and Unemployment by EDiam77

Essex, but I’m no “county” VSO. What did you claim and what C&P did you get ? Sometimes an outsourced exam could be to your advantage, since they’re not in the VA system because hopefully they’re not trying to short change you

[deleted] t1_j3lwagi wrote on January 9, 2023 at 1:58 PM

I went for an increase for degenerative disc disease. My back was extra F-ed up that week bc I pulled something doing firewood and the examiner seemed like she thought I was lying during my range of motion. I explained the situation and how the hour and a half drive didn't help either. I have an initial coming up for mental health and I googled the examiner and he specialized in child psychology for most of his career. I'm just kind of surprised by what VA exams are now. When I first did the process it was 2009 and I did it all at the VA hospital

HighCaliberBullet t1_j3lxcuu wrote on January 9, 2023 at 2:06 PM

I had a C&P in the Bronx for whatever reason back in 2017. So I feel ya. Not quite the 4 hour drive, though.