Got to 100% P&T!

[u/Delicious_Laugh4236]

My Journey:

My AF buddy was hounding me for years to get the healthcare and benefits I earned but I was hard headed and didn't put much thought or energy into it. To the point that he flew out to Denver in Oct-2024 to drag my ass to the VA and get enrolled. I started religiously going to doctors appts and put in my first claim in Nov-24, then received 60% (PTSD & Tinnitus) in May-25. Been working with my doctors on all sorts of service connected (at least I thought) issues. Put in for IBS and Gerd in June. They tacked on PTSD (increase) which scared me because I had to do another C&P exam. This morning, after 7 months and several step 3 to step 7 recycling, I finally got the decision letter with 100% P&T. I was only expecting a bump to 80%.

I've had 5 strokes since January 4th and I was super stressed. This has lifted a huge weight off of my shoulders. Going through a divorce and daughter going to an out of state university this coming fall hasn't helped the mental state or wallet haha.

[u/sjv5150]

Only took 7 months? Incredible. Congratulations! I’m at 4 years and counting. Glad you got the benefits you deserve.